There isn’t anything new to report
from the cosy apartment, which, I think, is what I want: anything new,
considering the situation, would likely be bad.
Parker is doing adequately. He is
still eating; right now, he favours Tiki Cat wild salmon in salmon consommé. (I
hope I haven’t jinxed it by writing this.) He generally eats a good dinner
(after being without food all day) and much smaller amounts at snack-time and
bed-time. Breakfast’s amounts can vary.
At one point, I locked Parker in the
library with a bowl filled with a tin’s-worth of food, hoping that he would eat
the whole amount through the day. He did, but then threw it up. This was followed
by a refusal to touch that variety of food again. I have chosen not to repeat
this experiment, as I can’t guarantee he will eat anything else, if he goes off
his current menu. As well, the past couple of days I have found small amounts
of vomit which could have come only from him. If he had had a full stomach at
those times, all the food would have come up. Finally, there is the fact that,
being hungry through the day, he is putting away a good amount in the evening,
and under my supervision.
The Trout Towne Tabbies reminded me
of sardines as a tempting dish. Parker did indeed eat a whole tin of the fish –
then refused any other tins (the same brand and purchased at the same shop, but
at different times), though he drank the juice from them. That is,
unfortunately, how other foods have been stricken from the menu – a sudden and
inexplicable disdain for them. I have heard of other instances of such
behaviour among cats who are nearing the ends of their lives. This doesn’t mean
that sardines won’t be offered again, however.
I would like to take this
opportunity to thank everyone for their support and advice during Parker’s
on-going problems. As with suggestions regarding the outsider-cats’ food and
water, Cammie’s illnesses and all the other puzzles here at the cosy apartment,
I appreciate the help and the company from those who read this blog. I am
grateful.
Aww Mr Parker - we are sorry that you can't find foods to make your tummy settle. We hope that you are still enjoying small pats. We are sending you some from across the oceans.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, no news must count as good news.I had the same problems getting Flynn to eat in his last months. What was enjoyed one day was treated as being laced with poison the next. I ended up with about very make and flavour of food to try and tempt him, so I know how frustrating it is to find something he will enjoy.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to see he still enjoys sitting in a box.
We are gathered around you and your dear beasts. We want to help.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see that Parker still enjoys a box!
ReplyDeleteContinued purrs and prayers from the three of us here. We're glad Parker's still eating, in spite of the challenges, food-wise. Sending our love and Light.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to see that Parker is continuing to enjoy his food, as much as it might be. When Silas was sick, he was always hungry but the only thing he could keep down was a mixture with rice in it..which he hated. I'm so sorry you are going through this with Parker, but glad that he is able to find some comfort.
ReplyDeletePurrs for Parker, and thanks for all you do.
Eileen, Sasha, & Saku
Parker still enjoys eating and sitting in his box, and those are positive signs that we can be thankful for.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update; I've been wondering how Parker was doing. I been keeping him in my thoughts. Have you tried meat or chicken baby food on him? Or chicken broth? I've seen both of those suggested for cats who don't eat.
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ReplyDeleteN ya noe, we iz sayin thiz az itz trooth, we NEVER eatz de same food mor in two dayz strait...never....de FSG stopped buyin de big canz... even tho they bee cheeper than de small canz.... bee coz her waz wastin monee sinz de food woodna get con soomed... thiz holdz tooo for all three oh uz...♥♥♥
Happy Valentine's Day to all at I Have Three Cats!
ReplyDeleteSardines was a terrific idea, and we've used kippered snacks AND tinned salmon in the past. Some folks swear by human baby food too, although we have no experience with that. I tried once, but never found the baby food aisle in the grocery store, and figured it wasn't meant to be.
Look at Parker in his box :) My Jessie enjoyed sardines too - only Portugese one though, not Canadian ones. She too was awfully picky in her last years - what her favourite was one day was not the next. But we want our companions to be happy so it is worth the endless trips to the pet store to try something new. Parker and Cammie are so fortunate to be with you.
ReplyDeleteI hope the long weekend is/has been uneventful for you. I've been keeping Parker, in particular, in my thoughts and prayers each day. Sending Light to you all.
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