For example, if the original food bowl was large, opt for a smaller one. Swapping out a rectangular bowl for a circular one can let you know if the shape of the bowl was bothering your cat.
You can wash the cat’s bowl with soap and water. Make sure you clean out any old food that may have become stuck to the bowl. Fully rinse all soap off from the bowl and make sure it is completely dry before using it again.
Make sure the food bowl is in a quiet place. Keep the food bowl away from the litter box.
The main styles of cat food are dry, semi-moist, moist and wet. You can try adding wet food to your cat’s meals to see if it prefers that style of food. You can add water to dry food to help change the consistency of it. Warming the food up to room temperature can also help catch your cat’s interest.
Try offering food with new ingredients and flavors and taking note of which ones your cat eats more of. Whenever possible, try to offer the freshest food you can. If you are concerned about quality, try looking for AAFCO certification.
Try to avoid buying more food than you need. Ideally, your cat should eat all of the food before the expiration date. It can be a good idea to buy small amounts of different foods. This will allow you to switch which foods you offer on a regular basis. Wet foods can be stored in Tupperware and refrigerated. Try warming the food up before serving it to make it more appealing.
The best amount of food to feed your cat will vary depending on its size, age and activity levels. Ask your veterinarian for the optimum amount of food you should be feeding your cat.
Start by mixing in only a small amount of the new food to their usual meal. Gradually increase the amount of the new food you offer while reducing the old food. Eventually your cat will only be eating the new food. If your cat doesn’t seem to be eating the new food, slowly return to the original food before trying another food.
Older cats will not eat as often or as much as younger cats will. If your cat suddenly stops eating as much, schedule a visit with your vet. You may be offering too much food and your cat may too full to eat all of it.
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