Practical tips to support of anorexic cats
14 Nov 2024
RVC Clinical Theatre 2
Emergency Medicine
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Feline
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Internal Medicine
Anorexia is one of the most common presenting signs in unwell cats. Assessment of patients should be aimed at understanding the cause of poor appetite so that this can be addressed directly as well as providing interim nutritional support. In the absence of a diagnosis, ‘fixable’ causes of poor appetite such as pain, nausea, electrolyte disturbances and dehydration should be treated before an appetite stimulant is considered. Appetite stimulants will be discussed as well as a range of interventions to provide nutritional support in the hospital and at home.
Learning Outcomes
• Define resting energy requirements of cats
• List ‘fixable’ causes of poor appetite that are commonly encountered
• List products which can help stimulate appetite in cats
• Describe how to place nasal and oesophageal feeding tubes
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