Liquid Diets for Cats

When your cat is recovering from any kind of injury or surgery, it is recommended to put it on a liquid diet so as not to cause any needless pain. Ask your veterinarian about other considerations, but there are a few tips on liquid diets to give your cat a better time during a hard situation.

  1. Homemade diets

    • For best nutrition, create a small diet for the cat that is reasonably priced and good for the stomach. Violet Mabe, a veterinarian who also writes for the animal-friendly CatHelp-Online website, has designed many forms of ready-made diets to help cats with whatever they are going through. She begins with cheap and easy diets that won't break the bank, including chicken and beef broth--both of which are very nutritious for your feline and both supply the recommended daily allowance for protein and carbohydrates, with a small amount of fat for the bones. If the cat is having issues eating these, or simply won't eat, blending in a bit of its favorite soft cat food can help.

      Many people think that the best staple in a liquid diet for cat's would be milk, but this is not true. Cow milk is actually very hard for your cat to digest and could cause more complications. Local pet shops sell a special brand of milk named Cat-Sip that is easier on the cat's stomach. Regular milk can cause diarrhea,vomiting, or stomach pains. Contact the veterinarian to see if there are any other specialty items that can aid the feline's nutrition.

    Ready-Made Liquid Diets

    • CliniCare is very well known for creating liquid diets for cats and can be picked up at pet stores or on order from your veterinarian. Be very wary of this product, however, as the fat content is considered very high and could cause obesity in the cat if the diet continues too long. Eukanuba produces a special liquid diet blend that can be ordered through the veterinarian or pet store and is very effective and nutritious for your cat. The Maximum Calorie Formula meets all of the recommended daily allowances for your cat, while also allowing dilution for a small bit of soft cat food without complications.

    Warnings

    • If you feed your cat through a syringe or a bottle, always be very careful and gentle, so that the cat can still breath without inhaling any food. Materials caught in the cat's lungs could cause pneumonia or other serious complications, which could lead to bigger health issues. Always consult your vet if you think that the cat may be experiencing breathing problems after feeding.