Mama Mia is a 14 Yr DSH. She was my mother's cat, now my father's cat. My mom died June 2017. After she died, Mama had some periods of not eating. She would be off feed and looking poorly for a few weeks, then have a few days of being better. The Vet. first treated her for a bacterial infection; she improved for awhile. Then another Vet (practice was sold), did xrays and blood test, which all turned out normal, suggested an intestinal diet, and told us she was old and maybe should be put down. We asked about more tx for the bacterial infection, but she refused. Mama went for awile with the ups and downs, then she looked really bad. This time we called a house-call Vet, thinking we needed to put her down. That Vet said she didn't look that bad, and gave use a steroid for inflamed bowels. She is on this every other day, but now is not eating again. She picks at treats, won't eat her wet food at all, and sniffs the dry food. She will not eat the intestinal diet food...never would. My elderly father can't afford the meds, and can't medicate her--so I do. My question is whether to keep trying to help her, and if there is anything different we could do. If she is always going to be miserable, I don't want her to suffer, but if she can have a good life it is worth the effort. We can't afford exploratory. I read something about Cobalamin deficiency, is that possible in this scenario? Do you know of a good food to try?