| Cat owners are very familiar with the "fussy-eater" | | | | abilities. It may not be able to smell the food enough |
| syndrome that most cats have. Many worry that | | | | to get a good appetite going. Smell is half the joy of |
| their cat will become malnourished or just be | | | | eating for cats. |
| constantly hungry all the time. There are several | | | | Take up your cats' food after about ten minutes. If |
| reasons why cats will not eat what's put before | | | | they don't eat any food in that amount of time, take |
| them. Here are a few tips on how to get your | | | | up the bowl. Animals are more likely to eat if they |
| "fussy-eater" to try their food. | | | | think food is in short supply and only available to him |
| If your cat just suddenly refuses to eat or gets | | | | at certain brief times. |
| fussy about what you are feeding, then it could be | | | | It helps some cats to eat from your hand to start |
| there is a health problem that you know nothing | | | | off the meal. Many times they will continue to eat |
| about. It is best to have your pet checked out by a | | | | after that voluntarily. Also, place the food in a quiet, |
| veterinarian just in case illness is the cause. | | | | traffic-free area of the house or yard as sometimes |
| One way to try and get your cat to eat is to warm | | | | there are too many distractions for them with more |
| the food to body temperature. Warmth makes the | | | | nervous cats. |
| food have a stronger smell making it more appetizing. | | | | Feed smaller meals several times a day when your |
| If the food is dry, warm it in the oven for a few | | | | pet asks for it. A small amount of food is sufficient |
| minutes on low heat. If it's wet food, a few seconds | | | | for most cats. This will help overfeeding problems |
| in the microwave should do the trick. | | | | and will stop your cat from looking for food in other |
| Another thing you can do to encourage an appetite | | | | places. Obesity in cats is very common, so it's best |
| is to mix a tasty canned food with your cat's usual | | | | to monitor their feedings if at all possible. All natural |
| food. Also, mixing a little of canned tuna, salmon or | | | | pet foods seem to be a key to getting your cat to |
| sardines would work just as well. The smell of fish | | | | eat better. They generally love the taste and smell. |
| drives cats wild. | | | | Also, treats now and then help keep your cat |
| A recommendation by veterinarians on this subject is | | | | interested in food. Treats that contain some sort of |
| to clean your cats' nose to improve its smelling | | | | fish is recommended. |