My dude: if the cat can't eat properly; it's time. You might get a few days or even weeks from babying him, and you're cherishing the time NOW, but in the future, you'll understand that you stretched out his life, extended whatever pain he's in for yourself. I know: we did the same thing with our newfie a few years ago. I regret it now, the extra weekend wasn't worth the pain and discomfort we caused her.
If this is just a speedbump on recovery: do keep it up. Try and heal your friend. But if this is just the way he is now... please don't torture him to get extra time. He'll suffer for a week for it, but you'll have that memory for a lifetime.
I didn't want to bring down the other thread, though I kinda worry about doing that here, but I wanted to respond to this.
I appreciate the concern, but we've talked to the vet, and my wife has worked in a vet's office herself; if there is any concern that he's suffering, we fully intend to put a stop to it.
The vet's orders were to make him comfortable while we can, and that's exactly what I've been doing in any way that I can. I'm certainly not forcing him to eat; if he doesn't take any of the food, I don't force it. But, the vet seemed to think this was a good idea, and was happy to hear it, and is suggesting a possible appetite stimulant if he doesn't move back to solid foods after a time.
Trust me, I'm not interested in stretching out his life beyond whenever he's ready to go. I want him to go as quietly, peacefully, and comfortably as possible. And as long as he is trying to move around, which he does occasionally, I don't want him hurting himself in the process.
