Will Cats Starve Themselves If They Don't Like The Food?
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Is your cat refusing to eat (almost to the point of starvation) because your pet doesn’t like its food?
In this material we’ll talk about cat food selections, why cats will stop eating, and the importance of limiting treats that can potentially spoil essential balanced meals.
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My last kitty died at 20ish! He was a classic case of kidney failure. I offered him anything to eat. He was not interested in food. I got to hold him when he slipped away. I called the greatest mobile vet ever! A message to your viewers...do not ever think your kitty needs to go to rest in a cold clinical setting.
My cat is 15 she was eating and jumping on the chair one day and in the next 24 hours no water, no food. I try suringe and she still dnt eat. Went to the vet the vet gave her 3 shots one for deworming one for iron she also went on the drip to get heytrated and she is still not eating. What can i do she said it might be her kidney and sadly they cant do anything because she is old. I dnt know what to do. Sigh
Thank you so much for a great video When! When we give a cat a good home, it's our responsibility to give them good food but at the same time something they find tasty. When senior cats start to lose their appetite, please get them to a veterinarian right away for bloodwork and possibly other tests. All cats deserve the best care possible.
My mackerel tabby, The Claw, eats dry food fine, but will only eat Sheba cuts for wet food. Not Sheba pate, mind you, but Sheba CUTS! Her weight is perfect and I don't see her as having much in the way of fat reserves if I give her other wet foods that she won't eat. Some feel that cats that won't eat what they're given are "spoiled," but it's really a facet of their nature in that they would have control of their diets in the wild by hunting what they like to eat. So since I've removed the joy of hunting by keeping her in the house I give her what she likes to make up for that, even if pandemic supply chain issues mean I have to drive to a few stores.
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Thank you for this information, I volunteer at a cattery and have worried about the cats who barely touch their food when I go to collect their bowls. I felt as if some of them were suffering from depression or something but the next day they eat their entire meal. I am elated when I hear of them being a adopted by someone nice.
Excellent content !!!
Thank you so much for these informative videos. I love them. So much helpful information regarding the care of cats. I have two cats that I absolutely adore, but at times they can both be very fussy about their food.
Thank you for your great information....appreciate all your videos.
It is my pleasure. Thank you for watching.
S.C.W. Is so awesome and terrific….This specific topic is something that I’m just not sure about how to move forward…you answered all my questions, and relieved my guilt of spending a bunch on many diff cat foods! Thanks so much!😻🐆💕🐈⬛🙏❤️🐈
I've always respected cats, but my Penelope' is the first cat I've ever loved. Our relationship is so healthy because of this channel's guidance. ❤️ Thank you 😊
Penelope is such a beautiful name
Sometimes you need to do things to stimulate their appetite, like add Whiskas replacement milk or goat’s milk for cats to their diets. If you are going to give them treats, make sure they are treats that will somehow benefit their health, like additional hydration, omega 3 etc. I have heard of coconut oil but I have not yet tried it. One of the treats I regularly give my cat is a tube treat called Churu. This treat has rave reviews and is available everywhere.
Churu tubes are the only treat my cat will eat, specifically the chicken and cheese flavour. No other kind of treat has had his interest but he gets excited when he hears the tubes rip lol. I think it's because it's wet. He's always drank a lot of water for a cat (to the point I had an organ function test done because I was worried about his kidney function- he's fine). But yeah, churu lockables are great!
Oh yes, both me and kitties eat too many snacks and not enough to actual meals. Your site is very good.
Could you make one on the yeahs and neighs of cat T. V.. as in watching birds or bugs running round?
I LOVE THIS CAT CHANNEL. ITS THEE BEST 😊
I am a Hospice Nurse, and my hours very greatly because I never know when I will get called to see my patients after hours. I try to keep my 2 cats on a kind of regular basis. I give them a can when I wake up. and one in the evening. My cats love seafood flavors, but they don't like the same flavor twice in a row. So I mix it up. I also give them dry food to eat. On occasion I strike out and come home to a Plat of untouched food. So I throw it out and try something else.
On occasion, they will eat all the food in a few minutes so I feed them a 3rd time.
Just an update on my Kramer, who was sick with liver disease. He seems to have recovered. No Jaundice, he's eating well and gaining weight. I do however give him low dose Prednisone to keep any inflammation at bay and it does help his appetite. Also, at night he gets KMR for the calories. He is still thin, but not skin and bones.
I try to follow the progress of your cat as much as possible. I'm making it a greater priority to jump in the conversations and respond to people. I'm happy to read that your cat has improved. Thank you for being such a loyal supporter of Senior Cat Wellness.
@@SeniorCatWellness Thank you.You are so kind and I love your content. Although, I still pretend my cats can talk to me and recognize my face. Lol.
I eagerly await the Liver Disease video. It will benefit so many. I am glad the liver regenerates itself and that I serve a loving God who still answers prayers.
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Anthony my vet said cats need to eat 4 times daily! But if 2 times work for u thats ok too! My preemie is too heavy so maybe the vet meant 4 times of small portions to equal the total amount of food needed? I'm trying not to let him get obese!
Cats can live for 2 weeks without food.
@@Lilbuddi1958 maybe but liver disease can set in after 48 hours without food!
One cat was a tuna cat the other a chicken cat. Ne'er the two to meet! Fortunately tuna is cheaper than cat food! (I did mix fish cat food with his tuna so he got his taurine and other vitamins) I now have a gravy cat! Licks up the gravy but refuses to eat the solid parts. Have not found a solution to that yet!
When I first started switching my cat over to wet food she did the same thing. She just licked the gravy and refused to eat the solid parts also. Now she will eat an entire can per day of fancy feast but she has to be hungry enough, at least 12 hours since she had anything. I had her on Fancy Feast grilled turkey as well as chicken before switching her to Wellness Core Hearty Cuts (Wellness Core is supposed to be healthier than Fancy Feast). Wellness Core has better quality ingredients and nutrition but it’s recall history sucks! It is ranked as a 4/10. There were several recalls, including the most recent one in 2017. The other thing is my cat usually will only eat the food when I first open the can. Wellness Core doesn’t offer those mini-cans.
@@liveyouryoga The wet food definitely is best for the cat. Find one that she likes and be sure that is mostly what she eats. Small amounts of dry treats are not going to hurt the cat so long as most of her food is wet. Vets that are profiting from dry food "sell out" cats by saying it is OK. God didn't put cat pellets on this planet for cats to eat! Think about it and look for the cash flow!
I can’t stress enough just how necessary a good vet is! I finally succumbed to the vet’s suggestion that I feed wet food (hate the studs, it’s messy and stinks, and is wasteful). My cats were sisters, and one of them was fine. The other wasn’t. But, because she was a cat, she hid it from me that she was not eating at all. She was less than 24 hours from death by the time I got her to a vet. When I spoke with the original vet she had zero suggestions other than the stew or pate idea, and referred me to a university web site for information that was not remotely relevant to the problem. Her offhand attitude led us to the scariest week ever. Both cats ate kibble for the rest of their lives, and everyone was happy. Your info is great, and you do say that they will eat rather than die. BUT they don’t know that and I’m sure many do what mine did and leave it too long.
I agree that it is messy, and some brands smell bad and are wasteful. Tikki Cat after dark line is the exception to this. It resembles and smells a lot like human food. Are you a vegan? If you are then of course it does not matter what brand of cat food you feed your kitties. As far as wasteful goes, my cat would eat 1/4 of a can when first opened and then reject all leftovers, whether I heated up the refrigerated food or not. Sorry about your loss of your fur babies.
My vet in the 90’s for my Persian kitty was telling me I was feeding her the wrong food. It was the opposite. He said she should be eating dry food as it was healthier and better for her teeth (she ended up losing them anyway). The dry food made her very constipated. In the 90’s the pet food industry produced a lot of garbage food. It wasnt until there were numerous recalls that many pet food companies changes their tune.
When your cat is close to dying forget the prescription diet that vets recommend. They do not extend their lifespans. If I could do it all over again, I would give them whatever they wanted.
Cats can live for 2 weeks without food. Not 2 days.
@@Lilbuddi1958 --- it was well over two weeks before I realized what was going on. Cats are good at hiding things. The most distressing thing was the vet clinic staff repeatedly saying “if she makes it”!
@@Lilbuddi1958 In the wild a cat may go for many days without making a kill. If they dropped dead in 2 days there wouldn't be any cats!
I don't force my cat at 14 years to eat anything she doesn't want to. She has been on a kibble diet most of her life and so even though I started with wet food in April there had been so much trial and error since then. She is still on kibble but I have it down to 1/4. She was getting way too many carbs.
My cat had kidney disease, found via blood tests. His mission in life was to clean up every plate of cat food and yowl at my feet when I was serving human meals. He went from being a glutton to eating a couple of mouthfuls. His vet said he would associate the food with nausea and would not eat the same food again. He has been put to sleep as he was never going to get well. Poor baby.
Several years ago, I lost a cat, not knowing he had stopped eating. I had two cats. The Vet gave me bad advise, to feed him whatever he would eat. I gave him some canned Salmon, which he ate, but seemed to be very nauseous. Another Vet office claimed he might have an incurable virus, as his stomach was swelling up. I had changed to a cheaper food. I had to put him to sleep, very sad.......now I know better, but a hard lesson......
I don't know how many different types/brands of food I went through to find something my cat would scarf down. Pickiest eater I have ever seen.
Renynzea, what food worked for your cat?
@@BB-cs1kv Purina Pro Plan LiveClear. I think it may be a combination of the size and texture. it is kind of like rice krispies, for cats. The only other two things she likes in equal measure is tuna water (hates the tuna, but loves the broth it comes in) and chicken/turkey deli meat.
@@renynzea Glad you found what worked!
My cats will not touch wet food unless it's a certain brand and flavor. They love the dry food. I always strive to find that perfect balance.
@@SeniorCatWellness What brand and flavor of wet food do your cats like?
Get them food they like!!!
Thanks for the heart. First one ever here.
we have 4 cats, 3 of them eat what we put down. The other cat is so picky he will make us open 3 cans of food before he will eat it. when he walks away from his food he comes and bothers us till we give him something he likes. We take care of a feral cat since she was a kitten outside, it will gobble up everything we give her and want more. the feral cat is 12yo and gets fed 3 times a day.
What about cats who live on the street and may not get daily meals? Do they have liver issues due to not eating enough?
@@Neuropschology.525Yes because too many weirdos see cats as children.
Food temperature and freshness are another consideration. My cat tends to only eat food directly from the can when I first open it. She usually doesn’t eat very much of leftover canned cat food whether I heat up the food or not, so in that case I only give her a little bit at a time and let the food come to room temperature. Some cats I have met don’t care if the food is cold as long as it mimics the texture they would get in the wild. Other cats want you to heat up their food as it brings out the smells and flavours more.
If you choose to heat up your cat’s food, how do you do it? Do you put it in the microwave for a few seconds? We don’t have room for a microwave and so I was putting her kitten sized stainless steel bowl inside a bigger stainless steel bowl filled with 1/4 boiled water and then placed a saucer over top and timed it for 20 minutes. I timed it for 40 minutes (changing the water at the halfway point) when I was adding bone broth, as I usually put the bone broth into ice cube trays (that make really small ice cubes- I added 2 of them). Sometimes my cat went for the food with added bone broth and sometimes she didn’t.
I adopted my rescue cat on 7-21-22. He refused to eat the wet food they gave him so I tried friskies. He only licks the gravy 🥴. Then I tried purina essential chicken & rice etc. Then fancy feast, still licks the gravy But he'll take a few bites. I heat up water in the microwave & add a spoon of hot water to the wet food. Heats up pretty well. Still only gravy & a few bites. The vet said try pate. He wouldn't touch it 🤦🏻♀️. I free feed him kibble so I know he's eating 3/4 cup daily. Any suggestions?
@@mommyshark1124 put the kibble into a food puzzle toy to add some fun and this would also make him slow down considerably when eating kibble. If he is free feeding on kibble there is very little desire to try anything new in terms of wet food.
A year later and my cat 🐈 still gets Fancy Feast chicken medley, chicken chunks in gravy and turkey chunks in gravy.
Have you tried Churu tubes? Chicken, scallops and tuna . Many cats love them. I give my cat 🐈 3 to 4 tubes daily plus ➕ Fancy Feast (1 ,can) and Open Farm Pet wild caught salmon
I was looking up this video specifically because one of our 4 guys had another one of his "I refuse to eat this, open another can!" moments, 5 times in a row just now. He is a VERY picky eater, and even though we have a wide selection of premium foods ( high protein, no filler, etc ), one of his favorite brands is Purina Gourmet Gold, which is by all standards, junk. But sometimes it is the only thing he will eat. Like today. He also likes freshly cut Beef ( raw ), that he gets in the evening, but he would refuse it, if I served it twice a day. It really is quite the work to get him to eat sometimes, but I try to coax him to eat at least once a big meal, with smaller meals during the rest of the day.
Our other cats are easier ( for the most part) - our oldest will eat anything and everything ( I always keep him away from the picky eater, so he can eat in peace and not be overwhelmed by the old guzzler ), our youngest does not like wet food at all, he is on a diet of kibble, beef and treats and our only female is also a picky eater ( but less so) but she doesn't eat a lot either way. She has a very specific taste, and will only ever eat like 10% of a can/portion. Sometimes, I wish it were easier with our feline family members, but that's just the way it is.
My cat is more finicky about feeding time then he is about what he eats!
Jaybee recently a pew research article published who voted for repubs or democrats based upon race and other personal data!
My last kitty would refuse dry food, wet food, people food and I tried every "designer" food. It was tough. She would pick it out piece by piece. Let's say it was tough keeping weight on her. Never had to worry about a fat cat.
I had a cat who only ate dry food, NEVER any wet. Go figure.
@@momkatmax I have one that refuses to eat any kind of fish. They break stereotypes all the time lol
@@ryanjavierortega8513 that should be a reason for you to never get any cat!
@@ryanjavierortega8513Exactly
@@dickthunder4681 I want you to know I love cats, I meant it sarcastic like, I was being ironical
We watch our cats and cat dishes. Right now they are empty after dinner. We give then 9 different wet and 3 different dry on a varied schedule. I will change out a dinner if I have problems with them eating. I think cats tire of a meal like we do. We keep a varied pallet of flavors. All high quality cat food. Our girls are worth the extra effort, and it pays
My cats won’t eat fresh salmon and tuna or rotisserie chicken anymore. Turn their noses up. So I feed my chickens canned corn mixed with crumble. Sometimes I spill corn on the floor when draining the juice. You should see them scramble to gobble it up. Rice plain white rice they eat it. If I cut a watermelon my boots is always licking it as soon as I cut it.
My cats have gotten so fat and fluffy after surgery and they eat less. They can’t even do their matrix dives through the air when chasing the fishing pole lure toy. I feel bad. I notice the ones that have gained the most wheeze snort and grunt more. I can’t take them to the track. What do I do? Also noticed that their litter has changed. Instead of fish stick shaped it has became more like a bunch of big M&Ms. It was never like this before. Could they be stopped up?
Maybe stress? We have had a busy past month from being sick and had no choice but to neglect them slightly. Neglected on affection not food. Was moving and taking things out of the house. Company from out of town and three household members that have disappeared. Disappeared from the cat’s reasoning I guess. If they even notice. I’d think they would. They weren’t close to the cats though. My big cats could care less about the house cat politics and cuisine pickiness. Steak ground round chicken scratch my chin leave me be.
The cat is dehydrated. Give her gravy she likes to lick. Try chicken gravy or turkey gravy. Got to get moisture into the kitty! Dry food is POISON to cats. It uses what little liquid the cat has in her system to wet it up, causing dehydration. I even see vets push that dry cat pellets crap!
@@glasslinger damn you may be right. Well they keep changing the recommendations on what is best for cats. Just like with people. Like fruit is healthy now they are like oh umm well maybe not as healthy as we thought. I’m like which is it? So I’ve always heard wet for a healthy long lived cat. Then they changed it to dry food. Dry is best. Now I’m starting to hear wet again. Can you give me the exact name of a food that will be good? Money isn’t an option. They do drink water but I’ve also heard they get the majority from their food. That’s not possible with kibble. Well how are they getting so fat and fluffy and eating less??
I also have 1 of the 10% who can still christen things after surgery. I’ve been finding his handiwork as of late. Also pisses/sprays on toys and toy box. Is that a way of saying it belongs to him??
@@glasslinger oh and thanks for your reply. 😇😇
My older rescue needs a special food, his younger brother doesn't. They have always been free feeding. I want to get them on to wet, but neither of them seem interested. They love the dry food I give them. My vet told me the younger cat could stand to lose a couple pounds, Ugh.
I wouldn't describe my two boys as finicky, but they clearly have preferences. For example, Orri likes beef/lamb and Frannington likes fish/prawns.
If you put something down that they don't want, they're really good about communicating it: flicky paws, tail down , whiskers back and investigating what the other cat has.
I pay attention to this, not only for their health/happiness but also because it's stupid to waste money on food that they won't eat.
One last note: If they are unwell or just feeling low, our go-to is plain baked chicken thighs or rump steak served at body temperature. Irresistable to any cat I've ever known, and the massive protein kick that they need.
My kitty sometimes just refuse to eat a meal. I don’t force it. She eats the next one. I try to avoid treats in form of dreamies etc, I give them freeze dry chicken or raw chicken heart.
I have a year old finnickey ester. She has previously gotten sick eating before, went to the vet for it. Idk why. So I give her sensitive tummy dry food along with wet food. But she refuses to eat a LOT and I feel she doesn't like any food I give her. She will like it a couple days then reject it from the. On out. She has ALWAYS been smaller and petite, vet told me she was healthy, she put normal weight on as a kitten. But she has lost weight and looks a little too skinny to me. Not necessarily anorexic but too skinny for her and she is skinny in general. Idk what to do. I keep wasting money on a bunch of food. Her brother is picky too but big enough and eats dry food when he won't eat wet. She will sometimes, but sometimes won't. She is hiding under the bed now, she scares me. Idk what to do
I had a cat years ago that got sick after eating canned cat food. He refused any canned after that. He ate dry a little but only ate tinned mackerel, boiled chicken liver or gizzards and such. These were cheap and Mom didn't mind fixing such for him. Pampered puss.
I just adopted a 15 year old cat, still plays a little and cleaner himself a little, goes pee in the litter box but has not pooped since brought home 2 days ago and only wants to lick the juice out of the food yet tried to eat litter
People who would let a cat starve themselves other than trying to find a type of food their cat likes as long as it's not stale are pretty fucked up
Nope. I would get rid of the cat before dealing with finicky behavior.
One of my cats was overweight & got down to a trim weight. This had me worried but he was just at the vet 4 weeks ago & the food was still disappearing while he stuck his face in his bowl. Turns out he had a fast growing tumor in the center of his lower jaw. By the time we found it, it was too late.
Oh no I'm so sorry. My girl had nose cancer that our primary vet missed for YEARS. By the time she got sick enough that we sought a second opinion, it was too late. Blame myself a lot still even though I was practically a kid then.
What about food texture? Pate, shredded meat or purée? It doesn’t matter how nice the food is if it is the wrong texture. Since cats are finicky as well as fickle, this can change also. Tikki Cats After Dark line is all shredded meat, and smells really really good. Initially, my cat was going for it until she became tired of shredded meat.
So much depends on age and dental health. From personal experience I can say that pate seems to be a winner more times than not.
@@SeniorCatWellness I have not considered age and dental health as factors. Thanks!
@@SeniorCatWellness I know a bengal kitty who is 8 years old and has been on dry food only (other than canned tuna or salmon) her entire life. She LOVES pate food, even when offered cold. “Instinct Limited Ingredient cat food” has a texture that mimics prey in the wild. I could see her tearing at the food with her teeth before ingesting it.
@@SeniorCatWellness My cat on the other hand is so dainty when she eats. She licks the food. On the other hand, with dry food she actually chews it and same with Greenies dental treats.
Something that wasn't covered here, allergies and GI problems. We adopted a cat and he was perpetually grooming and scratching and barely ate. Our vet suggested that we change protein source after not finding any parasitic causes. He was previously fed food made from chicken. After two months of switching to a fish only diet, both dry and wet food, he is now eating regularly and not over-grooming and scratching. His bald patches are also starting to disappear. So, one possibility is that your cat might have allergies to certain food sources which causes discomfort after eating and might result in your cat not wanting to eat. Please check the ingredients of your cat food carefully, some cat food are labelled as seafood but are actually made of chicken with seafood flavouring added in. Hope that this helps someone.
Chicken is so often the culprit!
Some dry food is made from CORN with fish flavor added, if you can imagine such an insult! Purina has a whole range of cat foods from the absolute worst to some fairly good. Gotta keep an eye on the first three ingredients of the ingredient list.
@@glasslinger That too. I had mentioned that to someone else on here and that is why I won’t feed my cat Meow Mix dry. Corn and food colouring and a lot of other junk. Basically I buy my cat food from pet food stores in my neighbourhood but I also shop online if certain brands are not available.
Besides, I can afford to pay more for cat food. I do pay attention to the first three ingredients.
@@glasslinger Purina has a somewhat high recall history but Fancy Feast (by Purina) has not and they have been around since 1982. They don’t have the best ingredients: turkey, turkey broth and wheat gluten but as a temporary measure it is better than giving her an all dry food diet. I use it as a stop gap while transitioning between dry to wet foods. She gets a can of fancy feast per day plus a tablespoon of higher quality canned cat foods. If that fails, I give her Churu.
What I like about Fancy Feast is if I allow her to eat the entire can (and not worry so much about how long it takes her), her urinary tract health is a lot better. I usually only leave it out for no more than 3-4 hours. With limited ingredient diets like “Instinct” and “Pure Vita” and “1st Choice” and even “Stella and Chewy’s freeze dried (after rehydrating) “ can only be left out for about 90 minutes to 2 hours. This time of the year it is no longer hot and we don’t have the heater on yet, so that in between season is safer for cat foods. In the summer I am much more cautious. In the winter ❄️ you also have to be a little more careful because when the heat comes on, this also increases the temperature in the room.
The fact that this is a question proves that they won't. Bcz nobody has the courage to test it.
I wish a cat would be finicky with me. It would learn real quick.
@@Yahawadah70ad Yeah, how to annoy you enough to get it better food or escape. Cats are not small dogs.
My husband feeds 18 cats twice a day every day of his life. (We look after rescues).
Some cats like to eat all (of their intended intake) in one go, others are grazers throughout the day.
What makes the most sense for our household with that many cats-
wet food goes down twice a day, and dry in the bowls 24/7.
It’s difficult to know if the cat’s needs are being met, adequately, everyday.
But he tries. It’s his life.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 😽
Kudos to your husband! Instead of communal bowls, how about individual bowls spread out? This may be more expensive but cats prefer to dine alone. I am only suggesting this if it can be managed.
I would advise contacting a local vet. Most establishments will be more than happy to offer advice. Especially in a situation such as this one. Thank you to your husband for being a wonderful steward.
Another thing is have you considered giving the cats hard boiled eggs every once in a while, as a treat and also a source of protein? Many of them love it !
My cat would not eat dry food. Then decided not to eat the wet food she normally eats. She loves the treats though.
I give her a couple treats in the morning now because she is used to the routine. I stopped with the wet food and I leave dry food in her bowl with fresh water everyday. If she doesn’t eat it, that’s on her. It’ll still be there the next day. Eventually she got used to it, and knows the routine. That’s it.
It took us a long time and lots of cash to figure out what our girl cat would eat. She is beyond finicky. We found out she will not eat treats - any treats. We've tried almost every one we could find. We tried many types, flavors and brands of dry and wet foods as well. We finally found Friskies Salmon wet food. Not the greatest food but at least she will eat it. She will sometimes eat salmon flavor, other brands but not always. And fortunately she shows absolutely no interest in people food.
“Elephant in the room.” If it would get my cat to eat, I’d shoot one and purée it for her dining pleasure. But likely she’d either turn her nose up or scarf it down and then refuse it the next time. (Before the horrified reaction start flying, no, I wouldn’t kill an elephant.)
"Cat tried elephant. Too tough. Is now eating only treats." :-)
It would be totally acceptable to shoot an elephant if it was for your kitty! :)
@@glasslinger Thank you, I’m pretty sure she feels the same! LOL
7:45 Contact the vet? I thought the video would cover the topic. The vet can't tell me anymore than you. I've placed three different dry cat foods and as many wet ones, and my cat went on a hunger strike until I got her the EXACT Rachel Ray mix she was used to. Not good. Still don't know what to do.
"The bowl might not be in the correct spot"
Ohhh fck the cat then.
They'll eventually eat when they get hungry enough
My cat won’t eat dry food, so mad! Even humans shouldn’t be picking food, but she is so spoiled like a princess! She hasn’t eat in one day and one night! Still not eating the nice quality dry food! 🫤
I no longer recommend kibbles for my cats. I found out that the 'kibble' has 3x the carbohydrates of their maximum daily requirements. I thought it would be too cumbersome to make a fresh batch from meats, preferably dark chicken. I measure out 4 parts chicken, 3 parts rice, 2 parts sweet potato or carrots, with oil. The rice treats urinary tract infection. They now drink less water because water is retained in the freshness. They love it, nothing like fresh food! I still buy kibble and add a little to their rations to add crunch. Take care. WWG1WGA!!!🇺🇸🇳🇫🇺🇸
My cat loves to have it’s tail pulled
Theres No other cats in our Apartment..
allso one more thing, cats taste buds is bad, when they eat they don't feel the taste at all, they only relly one the smell, so if there is poop or other strong smell nerby theyr food then your cat will be confused. smell is bad=bad food, good smell= good food
most cat will eat any food
When my stray cat wants food I kinda get mad
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Cute pumpkin11
When I had my cat , I did force her to eat by opening her mouth and putting the food in it, no matter how much I hurt her by doing it😭
I did the same thing tonight 😢 I force her to eat dry food by wrapping a towel over her..
Cats can last 2 weeks without food, not 2 days. I challenge your information.
Every once in a while a cat would escape from their carrier while going as special cargo on the plane. The one I’m thinking of managed to rack up many air miles in the two weeks he roamed untaught!
@@reginaromsey That would take as many years off my live as the days you went without your best friend. I'm grateful to hear the good news. One of my cats went missing for a month till I found her in a customer's yard. She was emaciated and very happy to come home. They are outdoor cats presiding in their condo.
@@reginaromsey Poor thing! I would not travel with a hard carrier but one of those soft ones that you can place under your seat. That is also the safer way to travel.
@@Lilbuddi1958 She probably hunted. They will hunt birds if no other food sources available.
@@reginaromsey Harness and leash train your cat and then train them to get used to travelling in a soft carrier (one you can zip up and carry over your shoulder.). Check the flight to find out which ones they approve to place under your seat.
Liver malfunction after 24-48h ? Totally false. Cat's have no problem going a few days without food.
Are you serious 😰
The most common example is when switching from dry to wet food.
Live I've heard from a vet to feed them both wet dry food unless there's a medical reason not to!
Yes, and she may never completely transition over to wet food and this is fine. I used to feed her in the wrong size cat bowl. I was feeding her from bowls that were way too big and more appropriate for water only (they were given to me) and so she was getting quite a lot of dry food. I purchased kitten sized bowls that fit inside a silicone mould and she only gets 1/2 a bowl of kibble. This lasts her throughout the day, and then I give her canned food of some sort. I have purchased many many types of premium limited ingredient and expensive diets but I have also purchased cheaper brands like Fancy Feast in the gravies. I stay away from cat foods which have had poor recall histories and have questionable first 3 ingredients. I also give her the Churu tube treats for even more hydration. She is a very good drinker.
@@liveyouryoga my former vet says fancy feast has poor nutritional value! So I switched to meow mix! Iambs is supposed to be the best nutritionally and a friend just gave me some! My sons oldest cat can't stomach wet food! So thats why I said some can't and thats ok! My boy eats both wet dry. Being a preemie he's always weight battling! And I worry about his hydration he doesn't drink much! U are right about too large or small items! I have to increase his litter box size!
@@liveyouryoga thanks for mentioning Churu treats where do I find these?
@@oldfogey4679 oh I was referring to the canned food Fancy Feast. It is not entirely true. No recall history on Fancy Feast. Besides, she eats dry food Fromm game bird and I then switched to Open Farm pets wild caught salmon. Dry food is no problem. She will eat any brand.
I dont trust meow mix as it is made by purina and they have a high recall history.
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