Instead of sticking to one kind of food when you find that your cat likes it, change up the flavor, but keep the consistency the same-in the name of “culinary detectivism.” Texture: Some cats are particular about pâté, chunks, slices, and even the shape of dry food or treats. Try feeding your cats from shallow bowls or small plates instead. Whisker stress: Yes, whisker stress really is a thing! Many cats do not like the feeling of their whiskers touching the side of the bowl. They need to be a little hungry to try something new. So… is she being picky or is she just not hungry? I talk incessantly about how mealtimes help cats and help us live better with our cats, and this situation provides no exception. To put it in a human perspective: if you were snacking all day, would you be motivated to eat dinner when it was time? With that in mind, if your cat has food sitting out 24/7, do you think she is going to be that motivated to try something new? Beyond just having food available, free-feeding usually involves bowls of kibble, which will always make your cat feel unnaturally fuller than a predominantly wet or raw meat meal, since kibble in any form is not a natural source of nutrition for the obligate carnivore.
#VERY FINICKY FREE#
No Free Feeding: The very first thing to consider is that it may not be the finicky cat, but the lack of schedule.
Obese cats are also at risk of hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease), which can be deadly in no time at all. Not eating, even just for a day or two, is a major red flag, and before assuming finickiness-especially if they’ve never exhibited the behavior before-you should forget all of these suggestions and get to the Vet, ASAP. Know the difference: Cats who don’t eat may not just be picky they could be sick. Of course, the first step is to realize that there could be a variety of reasons beyond the typical presumption that your cat just “being difficult.” Here are a few different ideas to consider: And there’s the rub: how do you introduce a variety of foods when you have your own “Finicky Morris?” As it is with the rest of their lives, I believe adhering to these “Raw Cat Rhythms” makes for a healthier, more Mojo-fied cat.
The chances of them eating the same meal twice is microscopic. In the wild, cats are hunters and scavengers. In the meantime, variety is, I believe, a very important component to the Raw Cat lifestyle. Point is, it was a well-known fact back then, as it is today, that cats can be a pretty picky lot when it comes to food. I always thought 9 Lives invented the word “finicky” just for their commercials, although I’m sure today that wasn’t the case. I know I’m dating myself here in a major way, but back when I was a kid and Morris the Cat was pretty much the only feline celebrity (yes, kids, that was way before the interwebs), the 9 Lives commercials would end with a tagline about how their food was for finicky cats like Morris.
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