Surprisingly, some cats simply prefer a little playtime or exercise before they eat. Experiment with different types of plates and dishes to see which one your kitty prefers.Įxercise. Known as whisker fatigue, it can easily be remedied by serving food on a flat or concave shaped dish instead of a bowl. Some cats’ whiskers are especially sensitive to touching the sides of the bowl when they eat. Another factor to consider is the type of food bowl or dish you’re using. So did her appetite! Therefore, consider the location where you’re feeding your cat and if there are other cats are being intimidating.ĭishes. When we moved her bowl to the counter where she had privacy and space, her confidence improved. Being the shy type, she would just walk away. The moment we turned our backs Rocket or Gunner would come over and try to steal her food. Our cat, Lili, used to get nervous eating in the floor. Where you feed your cat may also be important. Other things to consider for finicky cats Aroma can be very enticing and make the food more appealing. Therefore, let it sit out and come to room temperature first. If you are feeding a refrigerated product most cats don’t want to eat it cold. The temperature of the food can also be important. What makes us think our cats wouldn’t either? As humans, if we ate the same food every meal, every day, we’d get sick of it, too. Rotating proteins can provide a better balance of nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and it also alleviates the potential to one day decide they don’t like it anymore. This leads to yet another reason cats are finicky: they get tired of eating the same thing day in and day out. Have you noticed which type/s your cat enjoys most?īoredom. Other cats like big chunky bites of meat. Some cats prefer pate’, others like bite-sized morsels with gravy. The second reason your cat may seem finicky really revolves around texture preferences. Fortunately, I am able to remove the sensitivity with an energy medicine technique, and usually within 24-48 hours they have no problem eating that food again. Muscle testing helps me determine if they are sensitive to it, and this is normally the case.
Suddenly, one day instead of devouring their favorite food they sniff it, look at me, whine, and wait for me to offer them something else.
They get a variety of proteins and high quality food that they like. Off and on over the years our cats have been really good eaters at mealtime. The most overlooked reason cats are finicky eatersīy far, the number one reason I find that cats are finicky eaters is often the one thing that is overlooked: food sensitivity. However, other cats are downright picky eaters, and it drives cat parents crazy! If you have a finicky cat, here are some helpful tips. Some cats, like our twins Rocket and Gunner, wouldn’t miss a meal. It’s as if they’re hardwired with the ability to tell time and don’t care if it’s Saturday and you prefer to sleep in. In fact, cats have an incredible sense of knowing their meal schedule and like to remind us, especially on the weekends. If your cats are like most, meal time is something they look forward to.
Lili has a special spot just for her at meal times.
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