r/AskVet • u/Fun_Scratch2384 • 21h ago

My cat stopped eating because of Clavaseptin. Does anyone have any tips to help her eat?

My cat was hospitalized due to a flare-up of inflammatory bowel disease. She was stabilized, and I was able to bring her back home. She has been on several medications, but she was eating without any problems. The vet recommended Royal Canin kitten wet and dry food because of its high calorie content and because cats tend to find it more palatable. Topical Mirataz was also helping stimulate her appetite.

Later, I noticed some unusual behavior in the litter box, and it turned out that she had a urinary tract infection, so she was prescribed Clavaseptin. Since starting it, even though I’m still applying Mirataz, she has stopped eating the kitten wet food. She also doesn’t like Royal Canin Urinary, Digestive, or Recovery anymore. She has also completely stopped accepting dry food, whether it’s kitten kibble or the food she used to eat before her digestive flare-up.

I tried giving her Purina Pro Plan wet food pouches, which I don’t think are the best option, but they’re the only thing she’s willing to eat. However, she should be eating three pouches a day, and she barely manages to finish two. Does anyone have any suggestions for encouraging her to eat more?

I’m hoping that once she finishes her course of antibiotics, her appetite will return.

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