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Originally Posted by stovesj  How long does it take for Nutri-Cal to kick in as an appetite stimulant? Gracie will not eat her food even though we've tried adding all kinds of lures to get her to eat. It's not that she isn't hungry because if you're having people food she's right their begging. She not sick just being picky. Ugg...the little stinker!!! |
It will only work as an appetite stimulant if they are having an attack of low blood sugar; otherwise it's like giving a candy bar to a child, and wondering why they won't eat dinner. Joey was a really fussy eater, and it became worse during a period where I tried to find a "healthier" food. He turned his nose up at everything, I finally found one he seems to thoroughly enjoy, and even use it for "treats" for training purposes. I do believe once they reach 4 pounds you can not be so worried if they turn their nose up at a meal. Just take the food away, and offer it again in a few hours or at the next feeding, they will probably eat it. When they are under four pounds, hypoglycemia, is always a fear and they can manipulate the heck out of you.