Miracle VetHigh-Calorie Weight Gainer for Dogs & Cats - Multivitamin Nutritional Supplement Gel, Omega Fish Oil, Calcium - Puppy, Senior, Prenatal Cat & Dog Vitamins, Supplements for Weight Gain

Sadly when I bought this because my cat was losing weight, his health was already out of control and he didn't make it long enough for the paste to arrive. So it sat in the fridge in hopes it would still be fresh when needed.We recently were sort of forced to adopt a cat who got run over in front of our house. He has a pelvis fracture, vet said 15K to do surgery which we couldn't do even for one of our own beloved cats, BUT, the vet said cage rest for 2-4mo usually works ok (the advantage of surgery is they recover faster and have less chance of a limp) so that's what this little guy is doing, just lying in a dog crate on pee pads, getting pain meds and waiting for his bones to knit. We've had a lot of little milestones along the way but a biggie was eating. He had a couple licks of food once, but otherwise fasted for an entire WEEK after his injury, and I was getting pretty nervous so I broke out this paste. I hesitated so long because wrestling a sore animal to get stuff crammed down their gullet seems like it would risk aggravating the injury. But he didn't fight! Apparently it's not tasty enough for him to eat it voluntarily (I did try first, plain on a plate and also mixed with hot water to make a broth) but when I shoot it in with an oral syringe he doesn't hate it enough to fuss! Smells like bacon to me.Not only was it a great tool while he was refusing food, to help prevent starvation or malnutrition, I think it actually woke his digestive system up, because the day after we started this (2.5mL or half a teaspoon, every 12h) he finally started accepting meals! YAHOO! I am continuing the paste though, figuring he needs the extra nutrition, and since it's open I may as well use it up.Some tips for doing oral syringes: I like to kneel behind the cat so they can't back up without hitting my thighs, and I bend forward over them til I can see their face, thus pinning their body down somewhat with my chest and restraining side movement with my elbows. With one hand squeeze the corners of the mouth, or in other words the jaw hinge, and the mouth pops right open. With the other hand shoot the liquid in, aiming at a slight angle so it hits the inside of the cheek, do not aim centrally or it can go down their windpipe! And only shoot in maybe 1mL at a time, let them swallow and have a couple breaths, then do another bit. If they feel overwhelmed by too big a mouthful, like they're being waterboarded, of course they will develop a fear of the procedure and become difficult. I'd also suggest if you have a very sore cat like ours, and you're not experienced with oral syringes, practise with just some water, on one of your healthy cats, so as to not be manhandling the one with broken bones or incisions or whatnot. I find that being graceful and fast gets it over with in a split second, before they have a chance to get upset. But it takes practice to get graceful and fast. While you're in the stage where you're not great at it yet and it's a bad time, remember to try to bring calm energy to the situation. No matter how frustrating it is or how badly they scratch, acting upset will only make the task harder, so breathe deeply and don't tense up, murmur cheerfully no matter what! Channel your inner Mary Poppins or Mr Rogers LOL.But maybe you'll be lucky and your pet will eat this voluntarily! The texture and smell are VERY nice compared to most pet supplements I've tried.

After my foster cats and resident cats became sick with giardia—likely picked up from an adoption event—I was introduced to this product by a cat rescue. Here’s how it helped and what I learned:How This Product Helped:Encouraged Nutrient Intake: When my cats lost their appetites due to vomiting and diarrhea, I mixed a small amount of Miracle Vet with warm homemade broth. This helped them get some nutrients without overwhelming their digestive system.Tasty & Easy to Administer: My cats enjoyed the taste, making it easy to drizzle over wet food or mix into broth. Eventually, they would lick it straight from a plate.Great for Recovery & Post-Surgery Support: I would recommend this product for pets recovering from spay/neuter surgery or illness when they need extra calories.Long Shelf Life & Storage: I stored it in the fridge after opening and plan to freeze it to extend its shelf life.Important Things I Learned About Giardia Treatment & Prevention:Hygiene is Crucial: Giardia can persist on a cat’s fur unless they are bathed and their anus is cleaned after each bowel movement. I used chlorhexidine soap and wipes regularly.Bathing & Cleaning Routine: I bathed my cats at the start and end of their medication treatment using chlorhexidine shampoo to remove any lingering giardia cysts. Between baths, I wiped their fur and anus frequently, especially after bowel movements.Litter Box Maintenance: I thoroughly cleaned the litter box after every bowel movement and did a deep clean every other day using a recommended bleach-to-water mixture. I also dumped all the litter and replaced it with fresh litter every two days to prevent reinfection. It was a lot of work, but I did not want this to come back.Cleaning Protocols Matter: I bought a steam mop for disinfecting floors and carpets and learned that while RESCUE cleaner is effective against many pathogens, it does not kill giardia cysts. This may be why my fosters picked it up at the event.Isolation & Deep Cleaning: I washed all bedding in hot water and bleach, tossed non-washable toys, and thoroughly steamed the cat condo.Probiotics for Gut Health: I added FERA probiotics to the broth mixture with the appetite enhancer to help support their recovery.Cautionary Notes:Do Not Give This to a Vomiting Animal: I was specifically advised not to give this product if the animal is vomiting, as they may be unable to hold food down. Instead, I used homemade bone broth with slippery elm powder to coat and soothe the digestive tract.Proper Syringe Feeding Technique: If necessary, I was advised to syringe-feed the slippery elm mixture by placing the syringe between the gums and cheek—not directly down the throat—to prevent aspiration pneumonia.Final Thoughts:Giardia was a nightmare, but I now understand treatment and prevention much better. I highly recommend this product for pet owners, rescues, fosters, and shelters as a valuable tool for recovery and weight gain—just be sure to use it at the right time in the healing process