Feeding by Nadine Morgan https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6 As a group create tips, strategies and important key points on how to improve appetites of animals not eating correctly. en-us 2016-09-09 09:49:10 UTC 2024-08-10 10:59:06 UTC hello@padlet.com Puppies and kittens need the right amount of nutrients and calories to help growth https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/128840348 2016-10-06 14:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/128840348 Tube feeding is a very effective method for preventing animals from becoming undemourished during the recovery phase.   https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/128840357 by Catherine.]]> 2016-10-06 14:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/128840357 Inappetance is lack of eating, the main cause of this is surgery. This is because of the stress caused. https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/128842126 by georga xox]]> 2016-10-06 14:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/128842126 Try using a ceramic saucer to feed cats. They don't like their whiskers being touched. https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/128844646 By Emma x]]> 2016-10-06 15:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/128844646 https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/129090448 If an animal stops eating it can be tough for them to start eating again 
Agata]]> 2016-10-07 12:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/129090448 kittens and puppies need to eat so that they can become healthy cats and dogs, if they don't eat then it can lead to illness or wost death. however if they don't eat they can lack in the nutrients that they need to grow and become healthy.   https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/129090844
By Heather C xxxx]]> 2016-10-07 12:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/129090844 Kittens can get very scared especially if something has happened which means their stress levels will go up and they wont come out and will start hiding from everyone which means they wont eat or drink which leads to illnesses. https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/129090921 BY Chelsea

]]> 2016-10-07 12:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/129090921 if feeding a nervous kitten or puppy sit with them while they are eating, this calms them down and encourages to eat. if this is repeated as the kitten or puppy grow they eventually be able to eat on their own. https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130368361 jack m]]> 2016-10-13 09:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130368361 Always offer a small amount of warm food to the patient, this encourages the patient to eat and not overwhelm itself. https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130369561 2016-10-13 09:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130369561 https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130370279   A carefully planned feeding plan should be drawn up so that everyone knows how much food the animal needs to be given and when.
Here is an example of a feeding plan for a Persion cat.

  A feeding plan helps to keep the cat at a healthy weight and helps to cat to know when it's being fed.

Declan Taylor
]]> 2016-10-13 09:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130370279 https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130370529 it is important for adult animals to maintain a lean bodyweight. Especially after neutering.

Jasmine E]]> 2016-10-13 09:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130370529 its more common for an animals diet to change as it terns elderly because the nutritional need are different - jaymee  https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130371186 2016-10-13 09:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130371186 Many dogs like the taste of garlic and in fact a small amount of garlic is good for dogs. Next time when your dog is not eating, trying mixing a small amount of finely chopped fresh garlic to his food. https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130372574 kate

]]> 2016-10-13 09:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130372574 Helping with inappetance can be done in various ways for dogs you could warm their food or soak the dry food in warm water.  Also a low salt gravy could be added to their food.  Taking the dog away from the kennels may help or grooming them, just spending time with them.  For cats you can cover the cage or give them a hide box.  Valarian on cat's bedding may settle them.   https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130372613
Sharon]]> 2016-10-13 09:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130372613 If an animal is suffering from inappetance and does not have interest in his everyday food, you can try offering something special. Sick pets may reach the point where some form of nutrition (within reason) is better than no nutrition. Often offering a pet a small amount of a new food will stimulate their appetite and encourage them to eat. https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130703151
by ]]> 2016-10-14 12:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130703151 you can try dabbing a small amount of water on the animals nose to try an encourage drinking. And with food, take some time to try and hand feed small amounts a time https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130704077 georgina]]> 2016-10-14 12:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nadine_morgan/gqp1cyep6ie6/wish/130704077