My 20 year old cat seems to have lost her ability to smell her food. She cries for food when her bowl is full. I have to stir it around and then she eats it. Is there any food that has a stronger smell? The Senior food is not any better.
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There are many causes for loss of smell - it is possible that a vet can 'fix' that problem for your cat. Instead of looking for a new food to try, why not stick with tuna or something that has a strong fishy scent? I'm not saying feed the cat exclusively tuna, I'm saying mix a bit of cat food with tuna oil/water to impart the stronger odor/flavor to the food. A can of tuna given to a cat in one sitting is a bad idea, however using a wee bit like a 1/4 Teaspoon of tuna oil mixed with a wee bit of tuna will not harm the cat mixed in a well balanced cat food. Tuna should be opened and moved immediately to a glass or plastic bowl. It should be refrigerated and kept no longer than 4-5 days in a sealed container. If you have multiple cats or cats and dogs I would strongly suggest spreading the wealth.
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I'm wondering if it is a loss of the sense of smell or if she is having a difficult time seeing. A 20 year old cat is a mighty grand age and you sure must be a good cat owner to have had her this long. I was lucky enough to have one that lived to be 22 years. Her name was Fluffy and was happy and healthy until about 3 weeks before she passed. I wish you as good luck as I had and many more happy days. If you would like to read about her you can do so at: http://www.tributememorial.net
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My cat is almost 20 and I've had good luck with pureed chicken. Cook chicken breasts, then puree them in a food processor until you have a paste. Mix that in with regular food and put a little on top of the food. If you don't have a food processor, you could try cutting the chicken into small pieces and use the Ice setting on a blender. My cat LOVES tuna, but more than a teaspoon every once in a while makes him sick. He wasn't like that when he was young, though. I'm guessing it's just too hard for him to digest. Good luck with your cat! I keep hearing about healthy 22 and 23 year olds.
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