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My cat is 14 yrs.. old; he has had a blood test that indicates that there is a problem with his liver. His white cell count was a little elevated.

He has no or little appetite, has vomited, drinks a lot of water.

He is currently taking an antibiotic, Biomox(i ml 2x daily and Raglan, 10mg tablet(1/4 every 8 hrs.

What should I be feeding him?

Submitted: 79 days and 8 hours ago.

Category: Cat Veterinary

Value: $15

Status: CLOSED

Type of Animal: long hair cat
Gender: male
Age: 14yrs

Already Tried:
food: baby food-turkey, chicken(Beech Nut); i/d canned;

some days I have had to water it down and give it with an eyedropper

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I have always used Hills Prescription Diet k/d for cats with liver failure. Many of the special nutrient requirements for liver failure are the same as for kidney failure. Another option is a/d, which is often used for cancer patients.

Either diet would provide easily assimilated nutrients for a cat with a compromised liver

Hope this helps

Doctor W
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Type of Animal: long hair cat
Gender: male
Age: 14yrs

Already Tried:
food: baby food-turkey, chicken(Beech Nut); i/d canned;

some days I have had to water it down and give it with an eyedropper

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Already Tried:
food: baby food-turkey, chicken(Beech Nut); i/d canned;

some days I have had to water it down and give it with an eyedropper