"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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> "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER> wrote in message
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>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>>> "Jacquie" > wrote in message
>>> news >>>> Julie,
>>>> Did you Vet mention something like Nutri Cal for cats? You can get it
>>>> at most pet stores...it is very tasty to a cat and is high calorie. I
>>>> have used it on many cats when I did rescue. It may also help perk up
>>>> her appetite. Might be worth a try if you are really concerned about
>>>> her weight.
>>>> Jacquie
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>>> No, she didn't mention it. Nothing wrong with her appetite though.
>>> Just picky.
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>> Is it possible that her sense of smell has diminished, either through age
>> or through illness? If so, it is often helpful to use canned food and to
>> nuke it for a short time (just enough to warm it, not enough to be too
>> hot). That intensifies the scent.
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> I don't think so.
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> She will only eat food at room temperature. No different.
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Actually, it's not the same. Cat food that is warmed in the microwave (even
if it starts out at room temperature) takes on a much more intense
scent/odor. We usually don't like it, but cats do. It can be a major
attractant for them.

MaryL