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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.

Maui won't eat food that has been in the microwave. I tried it.