Can anyone remind me what the Hills food formula is that is high calorie and supposed to be very appetising for cats? Also, I have seen mention of nutri drops or similar????
My old girl Nellie is not doing so well and I want to get something to give her a boost.

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Nellie Paddy Mitzy Milo Peggy Murphy

Millie and Monty, the White Devils!

I think it's a/d wet. Link you can get a spray as well to make the food smell more appetising as well I think, sorry Nellie isn't doing so well.

They also have this which maybe of some use. Liquivite Liquid Food for Cats 400g Tin - £2.20

Thanks so much Greyhare....those are the two things I had in mind but am brain dead tonight.

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Nellie Paddy Mitzy Milo Peggy Murphy

Millie and Monty, the White Devils!

Worrying about furry pawed creatures can have that effect, hope she picks up with a bit of food and encouragement.

Sorry to read about Nellie being a bit down,hope she picks up soon.Fingers crossed she is back to her old self soon.

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Sorry to hear about Nellie. How is she this morning?

Oh no, what's up with Nellie?

Re the nutri gel stuff, were you thinking of this? Nutri Plus Multivitamin Mineral Gel 120g Tube - £7.62 There is also a product called Nutrical, which is more of a calorific, rather than a vits and mins, bomb.

Hope Nellie is better soon.

Thanks for all the comments.....I don't know if she is really ill ( although I suspect a bit of a runny tum ) but rather she is just looking really old. She was always tiny, but looks very scraggy now and her fur is very scurfy despite my grooming and supplementing. She seems to be withdrawing into herself if that makes sense and although I think she has been senile for some time, it seems to have worsened suddenly. She hates being syringe fed and ends up very distressed and covered in crusty cat food.
I will probably take her to the vet for a T4 check, even full bloods just to make sure there is nothing obvious, but in my heart I think I am just running out of time with her.

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Nellie Paddy Mitzy Milo Peggy Murphy

Millie and Monty, the White Devils!

Sorry to hear this PP! Been waiting here for an update!

Yes, a T4 check etc at the vets first of all, definitely. How are her kidneys by the way? When you mentioned the scurfy coat - in some cases this can indicate dehydration - I'd certainly inform vet of this.

I hope this is only a case of digestive upset or reaction to T4 meds or they, like before need adjusting! So perfectly possible this is the case again.

Yes, most cats hate assisted feeding but sometimes just having some food can actually kick start their appetites again.

Hope she improves very soon!

B12 Injections - A lot of older cats and esp HyperT ones have been found to be deficient in this. So something else to consider, since good results with appetite as well as improved condition!