How do I get my cat to eat?

Well, you did right to make a vet appointment. Hopefully they'll find a good solution for you. *crosses fingers* Have you tried gravy (the stuff from a pet store, not the people kind)? Or offering tuna? (I know it causes UTI's if given too much, but it's still something for a treat that I can't imagine a cat passing up.) I am guessing it's some reason she'll need meds for, but that's worth a try for today.

What foods are you trying?

anything regular store bought is basically garbage

even iams and science diet are no where near the premium status they've fooled everyone into believing they are

they're just full of crap - that's what's in some of the by-products - check the labels, you don't want wheat and corn as your primary ingredients

Look into brands like Fromm, Felidae, California Natural, Innova, EVO, Taste of the Wild, Wellness, Tiki Cat,

and many other real premium, all-natural cat food brands - no by-products, no wheat and corn fillers, and some are grain-free altogether, and some offer wet foods, too (TIki Cat is all wet food)

if you've got just the one kitty, the additional cost for these brands should be barely noticeable - she'll be getting a lot more nutrition, and 11 years old isn't too late to start

Try Fromm Surf & Turf and i'll bet kitty will be scarfing it down like you've never seen before!

also, the last link will give you a look into what Iams is really doing behind the scenes