Our cat is refusing to eat after being diagnosed with pancreatitis. He will make the effort to eat, however, Whenever we open a can of tuna or wet food, he runs to it. When we put it on a plate, he just sniffs it and doesn't eat anything except temptations treats. We have try putting tuna in a syringe and force feed but he backs away and twists his head. When we offered him treats, he ate them like he was starving. Does this have to do with the pancreatitis or that temptations is cat crack

Updated On May 4th, 2020

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 years and 9 months old | 16 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

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Ha Ha! Temptations are cat crack!!! I'm always saying this! It is probably partly both. Did your vet give you a special bland diet to feed Shadow? If not, I would try one. I'd pick Purina EN or Royal Canin GI. Either dry or canned - whichever he prefers. https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=113553 https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=113551 https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=114751 Don't force feed him. Typically that just causes a food aversion. I suggest that if he doesn't start eating on his own that you ask your vet about putting in a feeding tube. It sounds drastic but it really isn't. It is an easy way for you to "force feed" him without forcing him..... They can keep the tube in for months.

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