Cats are picky eaters, mostly because they are used to it!
However, in addition to this reason, there are several situations that need attention, we will explain them one by one next.
First, the owner is used to being picky.
Let me tell you that 80% of cats are picky eaters for this reason.
Think about it, cats have just arrived home, are you afraid that they are undernourished, it is canned, freeze-dried, and carefully selected cat food? More minded friends even feed raw, bone, and meat...
Cough cough! This is to consume your own money and give cats a high-end life~
When cats are used to meat, fragrant cat food, and cat strips, they can exchange them for something with a general fragrance but high nutrition. It is just like eating. Like chaffy vegetables, picky eaters are for sure!
I have watched a video saying that the cat in the family only eats a dozen cat food a day! This can’t guarantee basic life activities, and you can’t bear to look at it like this, and then give it to try more flavorful foods, it’s only strange that it can eat cat food~
【Improvement method】:
① Regularly and quantitatively feed (feed 1-2 times a day in the early stage), and only give it 5 minutes of meal time each time. When the time is up, take away the food and leave only water; then slowly extend the meal time Until it eats cat food normally.
② Slightly heat the food to let the scent of the food spread out and induce the cat to eat;
③ Mix the cat’s favorite canned food/milk powder/cat strips/freeze-dried with the cat’s food;
④ add The amount of exercise for a big cat will become hungry when it consumes too much energy. At this time, the feeding effect will be better;
⑤ Replace cat food with higher palatability, eat less snacks or not give it to eat.
Second, the body is unwellCat food is eaten very little every day, but cat strips and canned foods that have the scent of attractants will eat more.
This is the same as a child who is sick and just wants to eat something with a strong taste.
Cats are unwell, often accompanied by listlessness, abnormal bowel movements and urination.
[Improvement suggestion]:
In this case, it is recommended to take the cat to the hospital for examination, find out the cause of the cat's decreased appetite and picky eating, and then solve it in a targeted manner.
Third, there is a stranger at home
Some cats are more timid. When a stranger arrives at home, it will affect their psychology and they will not want to eat.
[Improvement suggestion]:
Take time to accompany the cat to give it a sense of security;
In addition, you can add a small amount of food that it likes to cat food to lure it to eat or eat in it Guard it for a while when
Fourth, the environment changes
This situation often occurs when moving, because some cats find it difficult to adapt to the new environment and may become anorexia and picky eaters.
[Improvement suggestions]:
① When moving, bring the mats, nests, cat climbing frames, toys, etc. that cats often use with them, so as to reduce their fear of the new environment.
② Take time to play with them and let it know that someone familiar with it at home has been with it.
③ When feeding, still mix some scented canned food, cat strips, and freeze-dried to enhance their enthusiasm for eating.
Fifth, the replacement cat food is not appetizing
Although many cat foods are expensive,But the palatability is really bad.
There are some brands of cat food that are very fragrant. This may be caused by the addition of more attractants. If the cat food with a small fragrance is replaced at once, it may be very repellent.
[Improvement suggestion]:
Increase the time for changing food, which can be changed from 7 days to 15 days, or even 20 days.
Sixth, the cat bowl is not clean or the cat food is not fresh
Kittens like to be clean. If the cat bowl is not clean and smells, they will not like to eat it.
The smell of cat food will become weaker if it is left for a long time. It is normal for cats not to like to eat. This is the same reason that we do not like to eat leftovers.
[Improvement suggestion]:
The cat bowl must be cleaned frequently. I usually clean it in the morning and evening; at least once a day.
Put a little less cat food at a time to ensure that it can be eaten in one day; if you can’t finish it, you can also mix in new food and turn the old food on it; if you can’t finish it in two days, I will pour a small amount of cat food Drop, replace all with new ones.
[I want to say]:
Cat raising is sometimes very simple, sometimes very complicated. It depends on the cat itself and is also influenced by the breeder.
Therefore, novice cats should watch more, summarize more, try to ensure the health of the cat, so that you can save yourself a lot of things~
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