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Originally Posted by susannahsays
SK, maybe you could consult a veterinary dietitian and home cook some meals for her. That could provide something that might be more appealing while also not giving her food that is problematic for her diabetes (which I assume is why the vet doesn't want her eating crunchies). I know of a veterinary dietitian who does online consults and meal plans, but I forget her name. I will try to find it if you're interested. I think you just pay a fee per meal she comes up with. Iirc, it seemed pretty affordable. Might be worth contacting her anyway to see if she would be able to come up with something suitable for a diabetic cat.
Another bonus of doing that would be it would occupy some of your time and mind. I know you said you don't like baking, so you probably don't like cooking, either. I don't like cooking myself. However, I do find some pleasure in making food occasionally for my dogs because I know how much they enjoy it. The anticipation of seeing them eat gives me something to look forward to. My chihuahua really likes things with spice and a bit of kick - he'll gobble up Indian dishes that don't even have meat in them because I've made them for myself. Next time I make a meal for them, I think I'll make tamales. Then of course they'll have their dog-safe full Thanksgiving spread.
Anyway, I think you're onto something with focusing on your kitties to avoid SH.
P.S. Both of my previous dogs, who lived to be 16 and 19, required modified feeding arrangements as they aged. Both ate on the couch. One eventually was hand fed - he did have a good appetite, although he was often picky and only wanted chicken dipped in butter near the end. Before that, I actually often had to hand feed him the wet dog food, which was disgusting. My other dog, who lived to be 19, only required to be on the couch in her last year and a half.
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susannahsays. I think the vet is, in general, against crunchies, and moreso for a diabetic cat because of the carbohydrates. He says cats get most of the water they get from the food they eat so obviously wet food has more water, although my kitty has no problem drinking water and I have watering places for her throughout the house. A vet dietician might be a good option as I would prefer her to eat meals that are healthy for her diabetes. If I give her crunchies (which are prescription for diabetic cats) I have to give her insulin which I don't think is problematic personally but the vet would prefer that she not have the insulin. But as a kitty who never has really liked wet food, I want her to eat something so I make a choice. I've tried feeding her tuna, chicken, and turkey that I've made and she doesn't want any of that. If I put a little chicken broth on her meal it sometimes entices her to eat a little more so I always have some chicken broth in the fridge but lately she has just gotten picky and hasn't wanted to eat much. I think a trip back to the vets may be in order but it's so traumatic for her to go to the vets that they don't get accurate blood sugar readings. I want her to be happy and healthy and I want her to eat. I'll look into a vet dietician. I've never given that much thought.