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Cat Appetite Stimulants
| A beloved cat may lose its
appetite and stop eating due to a variety of illnesses, stress
related conditions or just old age.
It is critical to consult your vet since going 3 days without food can cause lifelong serious affects on a cat's liver. I've compiled the following cat appetite stimulants divided into two major categories- natural stimulants and prescription drug stimulants. I always prefer to take the natural route whenever possible, but sometimes a critical condition does require prescription help.
Natural Cat Appetite StimulantsAppealing foods such as sardines, tuna or “gourmet” canned foods. The more smelly the food the more likely it is to tickle the cat’s olfactory senses. B Multivitamins given in a pediatric dose. Can be obtained from health food stores. Catnip can act as a natural digestive aid and appetite stimulant. Catnip can be purchased in over 100 forms- from toys to seed kits. Nutri-Cal natural dietary supplement is designed to entice cats that won't eat. It also works great for hiding and administering pills.
Prescription Drug Cat Appetite StimulantsCyroheptadine is an antihistamine with appetite stimulant properties for cats, but not dogs. Valium (Diazepam) is an effective appetite stimulant, but can cause liver failure in cats. It is vital to have the cat’s liver enzymes checked before using Valium and again a few days after starting therapy. Any increase in liver enzymes should rule out the use of oral diazepam. Visit for more information.
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