How'd you make it through the night??
I know how difficult this is for you Kelly, I've been through it. Have you tried mixing the new stuff with the old? I know it's important to put kitty on a better quality food, but it's also important to be able to get him to eat. Buy the canned of both and slowly mix in the new stuff... very slowly. I would also like to suggest using some kind of fiber supplement like Benefiber or Acacia. My kitty has IBS and I use the Benefiber... he is also very finicky, but since he can't smell the Benefiber or taste it, it works perfectly.
A couple of things to consider... #1, a cat won't eat what he can't smell, and #2, just like people with IBS, you need to give him a food that's easy to digest and doesn't have all kinds of artificial ingredients. I've used a number of different brands... the unfortunate thing with my cat is that he also has hairball issues and vomits easily, so I keep him on a prescription diet now.
When searching for a good quality food for his sensitive system, look for something that has chicken and rice in it. Solid Gold (purple label) is probably the best out there in my opinion. Sensible Choice is also a good one. There is another brand out there that's sold in most stores that is made with rabbit and potato, but I can't remember the name of it. I had really good luck starting out with it because of the strong odor. I'm sure if you ask a store employee to help you out in finding it, they'd be more than willing.
I know you're feeling very overwhelmed with this and it's hard to listen to your kitty cry for food, but you have to be strong Kelly. He knows eventually you'll give in, so that's why he continues with his protests. Make sure he has plenty of water so he doesn't get dehydrated. A cat's instincts are based completely on survival, so he will eventually eat... probably when you're not looking so as to avoid the feeling of defeat.
Be strong Kelly! I know you can do it!! Just keep telling yourself that it's for his own good... and maybe sit down and have a talk with him about it. Tell him how important it is for him to eat his new food and why. Good luck!
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~ Rachel (IBS-C)
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