Why did my cat stop eating liquid food? The cat refuses dry food: what to do

Rules proper nutrition cats. Proper care for cats (vaccinations, anthelmintics

remedies, flea remedies and more)

Everything described below applies only to healthy adult animals.

If your pet is sick, contact your veterinarian for advice!

Basic principles of feeding cats.

1. People and cats are different! Everyone's body is different! Stomachs are different too! What is good for people is bad and even destructive for animals! Variety of food is great for us, terrible for cats!

2. Cats are not allowed to eat from the table! Because you can’t: peppered, salty, sweet, fried, raw! With seasonings, etc. (this causes cats to get many diseases and die quickly!)

3. Always fresh water in the bowl! You need to change it at least once a day!

4. Composition consistency! For some reason, most pet lovers believe that dogs and cats have some kind of food priority. In fact, the animal gets used to a certain food and can eat it almost all its life. In the stomach of each animal, a certain microflora arises, which adapts to the digestion of the same nutrients, the rhythm and composition of secretion is developed digestive enzymes. Therefore, by regularly receiving the same brand of food, dogs and cats absorb it better.

5. Dry food - not crackers! Dry food of premium class and higher - like food for astronauts! Yes, sublimated, but no less useful for that!

Also, on any diet, salts and sand periodically accumulate (well, cats and cats themselves don’t drink 2 cups of water every day), so it’s worth giving veterinary drug plant origin– Kotervin (give once every 3-4 months according to the instructions). You can give the dietary supplement cytostat, healthy kidneys or canephron (human tablets). It is more convenient to give it from a syringe without a needle into the mouth, 4 ml for 7 days, as a prevention of urticaria.

Either proper balanced natural feeding, or dry food from premium to holistic class! UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU MIX FEEDING DRY FOOD AND NATURAL FOOD (allergic reactions, protein overload leading to hair loss, scratching the ears until they bleed are possible. In addition, problems with the liver and kidneys!) EITHER FOOD OR NATURAL FOOD!

7. See the food dosage on the packaging! It was written for a reason! A cat's stomach is no bigger than your fist! A cat’s stomach will only need 2-3 meals a day, but there shouldn’t be free access to a bowl of food! Overfeeding your cat will not lead to good things, but will lead to a terrible death, but before that there is a lot of pain and illness (diabetes, pancreatitis, chronic kidney disease, acute respiratory failure, oncology, etc., etc.)!!! Calculate the dosage correctly and no problems with feeding! (dosage indicated on back side packaging + everything, pet stores have measuring cups, you can ask the seller). And the main thing is that the cat is healthy, cheerful and perky!!!

Store food either in an airtight container or in a tightly closed zip package (otherwise the food will deteriorate, fizzle out, begin to get wet and moldy, and the food will become rancid. Cats do not eat such food or eat it reluctantly. Moreover, such food can be harmful to health !). Typically, food from 1 kg and above already has such a zip lock.

8. Dishes. The cat should not eat from the floor or from your hands. The animal must have its own bowls! Not all dishes are equally useful. Cheap plastic bowls are often the cause infectious diseases in animals. The fact is that plastic dishes are difficult to wash well and bacteria continue to multiply on them. I often hear stories about how a cat does not eat from a bowl, but scoops food onto the floor with its paw and eats it from there. The trick here is that in the wild, cats do not eat from recesses and pits, and often cats get extreme discomfort from rubbing their whiskers against the edges of the bowl. To solve this problem, buy your pet a large metal or ceramic bowl.

9. Purity. Cat bowls should be washed 2 times a day before serving a new portion of food. Don’t just rinse with water, but wash thoroughly with dishwashing detergent. If the cat has not eaten the previous portion, it (the portion) is thrown away. The smell of weathered food and rancid fat is not pleasant for cats at all, and even though the food is dry, bacteria still multiply in it.

Industrial feed

Contrary to popular belief, feeding good dry food does NOT cause urolithiasis, if the animal’s access to water is not limited, and when using food classes from super-premium to holistic, the likelihood of disease even decreases.

Bad food contains little that is useful and much that is attractive; cats are ready to eat it in any quantity, and good owners do not skimp, since the food is available. The result is a bouquet of diseases, ranging from urinary tract infections to severe gastritis and dermatoses.

You need to know that you cannot mix different brands of food! There is an imbalance in microelements, there may be diarrhea, dysbacteriosis, and this can also cause an exacerbation of chronic diseases of the animal! The cat owner needs to know about this.

Industrial feeds are divided into classes:

· premium

· super premium

· holistic

By purchasing low-quality feed, you will not save money in economy class, since the consumption of such feed is 2-3 times more!!! A cat eats less high-quality (from premium to holistic) dry food in order to be satisfied, since it contains a lot of nutrients and few fillers.

ECONOMY CLASS: Whiskas, Kitekat, Friskies, Felix, Wellness, Sheba, Katinka, TomCat Darling, Kitti, Dr.Clauders, Perfect Fit, Purina ONE, Purina Cat Chow, Carrefour, Our Brand, Night Hunter, OSCAR, Stout ( wet ones even more so– Sheba, Whiskas, Kitekat, Friskies, TomCat, Felix, Katinka, Wellness, Cesar, Gourmet, OSCAR) and the like – poison! Pure chemistry, not food! Manufacturer Company – Mars, Nestle (Purina), Proctor&Gamble!!!

Never buy your pet food in a regular store. grocery store!!!

You should never allow your animal to eat it, or simply try such food. Almost ALL the money you pay for these foods goes to advertising! The composition of such feed is a mystery, but only one thing is known: there is no meat in it. But on the packaging it is mysteriously written: 4% meat-containing products. Please note, it is meat-containing products, not meat. And what does the remaining 96 percent include?!! This is a lot of preservatives and powders that are addictive. And of course, dyes, you need something to color the food granules green, yellow and red, so that the buyer gets the illusion that this food contains useful herbs, meat, etc.

It turns out that in order to get enough food, an animal needs to eat 100-120 g of this rubbish, to which an incredible amount of chemical flavors, flavor enhancers and dyes are added. And in order to maintain adequate urine concentration, the animal must drink 3 times more water than the food it ate. So it turns out that a cat weighing 3 kg should drink almost half a liter of water a day. As a result, the liver and pancreas are forced to produce an infernal amount of enzymes in order to digest this food and work for wear and tear. Meanwhile, salts and minerals are deposited in the kidneys, because the urine is wildly concentrated.

Whiskas and Kitekat consist of ground up body parts of a slaughtered chicken, such as: neck, legs, undeveloped eggs and entrails!!! Chemical preservatives are prohibited in some countries for use in canned food for humans and animals!

Many people have probably heard from friends or read on forums heartbreaking stories about pet illnesses associated with eating dry food. So, it is economy class dry food that is the cause of many ailments in cats. But cats and kitties, especially older owners, become victims of advertising. Captures low-income buyers low price for a package of economy class food. But in reality, such food will cost the cat owner more than the most expensive super-premium food. Cats do not get enough of this rubbish, there is simply nothing there to eat, and because of the attractive additives, the cat is ready to eat and eat this food, destroying the pancreas, liver, and kidneys. So the low price is a very dubious advantage of such food. To produce economy class feed, very low quality ingredients are used. But animal proteins are practically absent.

The raw materials they use are much worse, for example, feathers, horns, hooves and other nasty things that are harmful to your cat’s body.

Whiskas contains chemical preservatives and dyes - BHA/BHT. In some countries, it is prohibited for use in canned foods for people, and if people can’t stand it, what can we say about cats...

Whiskas also contains corn gluten - Corn Gluten Meal - a cheap filler. Is an allergen for many animals!!!

The main composition of batch kaki:

A wide variety of animal waste: heads, hooves, horns, beaks, esophagus, intestines, lungs, kidneys, spleen, blood, subcutaneous fat, tendons, urine, etc. Also parts of carcasses that were not used in the production of “human” food: areas of administration of hormones and antibiotics, areas of damage, tumors, including malignant ones, etc. Expired meat products from supermarkets. The corpses of fallen, road-killed and euthanized pets - the San Francisco Chronicle wrote about this, feed manufacturers angrily denied this fact, and the American Veterinary Medical Association confirmed it.

Since most companies producing feed are subsidiaries of food industry giants, thus processing by-products main production, they practically achieve zero waste.

Some of the animal proteins are replaced by plant proteins, obtained, in particular, from soybeans, which often cause flatulence, corn - but not grain, but cobs, cake, moldy peanut shells containing aflatoxins secreted by the fungus, the last component in one of the types of feed is 15%.

This practice is particularly noted: ingredients originating from the same source are divided into groups and listed in that order on the packaging, with the result that in terms of percentage composition they occupy, for example, 2nd and 3rd places, although in terms of their overall content they should come first. In addition, it is allowed to preserve the composition of the feed prescribed on the packaging for six months, even if it has actually undergone changes. And for feeds with the so-called open formula, this is the rule, despite the fact that their composition is constantly changing depending on the market value of the components.

What do they add to cheap ones? industrial feed(Whiskas, Kitekat, Friskies, Felix).

Fats are a mixture of spoiled and rancid fats of the most diverse origin.

Potassium nitrite is often used as a colorant (especially in red feeds) and a stabilizer - in conjunction with gastric juice and food components it is a powerful carcinogen.

Synthetic preservatives and antioxidants. Some additives – BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), which are also used in the “human” food industry and have long been suspected of carcinogenicity, as well as ethoxyquin and propyl gallate – increase the toxicity of others chemical substances, mutagenic activity, the body's sensitivity to radiation and the influence of chemical carcinogens. According to John Cargill, there is no doubt that in certain quantities synthetic antioxidants provoke or promote the growth of neoplasms. For dogs and cats this amount has not been determined and the problem has never been properly studied.

Ethoxykin (effective as an insecticide and pesticide, used as a stabilizer in rubber production, has much in common with Agent Orange) is prohibited in human nutrition. Management by food products and US Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized it toxic substance. In small doses, it was once approved as a preservative in the production of feed from alfalfa and clover for farm animals. It is found in much higher doses in pet foods. Its use in animals leads to immunodeficiency syndrome, liver and stomach cancer; in people who came into contact with it at work - liver and kidney damage, skin cancer, baldness, blindness, leukemia, congenital deformities and chronic diarrhea. Listed diseases may also occur in animals. It is used because it is the cheapest and most effective preservative known. The worst thing is to discover his presence in ready-made food, which means it is impossible to convict the manufacturer of violating the law.

PREMIUM CLASS (only everyday food is considered): Royal Canin, Hills, PurinaProPlan, Eukanuba, Bozita, Iams, Natural Choice, Belcando, Leonardo, Ultima, Frank's ProGold, Nero Gold, Brit Premium, Happy Cat, Advance, Flatazor, Guabi. These are fairly decent foods and relatively inexpensive. The amount of ingredients of plant origin in them is small. But still, there is not enough animal protein. This food will again contain soy and low-quality by-products. Such food is undesirable in your cat’s diet.

Purina, Royal Canin (bought by Mars), Eukanuba (Procter&Gamble), Hills - these foods have a veterinary line (the veterinary and preventive line are still imported), and in Russia they are considered to be super-premium class foods, although their compositions are by no means they don’t exude quality - the same corn, soy, gluten. That is, they are, in essence, a simple, but very confident premium class.

The transfer of the production of these feeds to the vast expanses of Russia did not add quality to them either.

SUPER PREMIUM CLASS: 1st Choice, Bosch Sanabelle (grain free), Brit Care, Innova, Arden Grange, ProNature Holistic, Profine Adult Cat, Applaws, Nutram, ProSeries, Taste of the Wild - these foods are made from high quality ingredients. They contain a sufficient amount of protein that your cat needs. If such food is your pet’s regular diet, you can be sure that he is eating properly.

HOLISTIC FOOD: Golden Eagle Holistic, GO and NOW Natural holistic, Almo Nature Holistic, Orijen, Acana, Earthborn Holistic, Eagle Pack Cat Holistic, Chicken Soup, Felidae, ANF holistic, Canidae, Wellness, Grandorf - this class includes food of the highest quality. The highest quality ingredients are used to make them. There is no vegetable protein in them, only animal protein. Such food can consist of 80% meat.

Orijen, Acana, GO! FIT + FREE Grain-free for kittens and cats – 4 types of meat: chicken, turkey, duck and salmon (Fit + Free Grain Free Chicken, Turkey, Duck Cat Recipe) food is heavy and suitable only for active and completely healthy cats. These foods contain a high percentage of protein and sometimes damage the liver. Blood may be found in the stool. Ideal amount of protein no more than 35%. Neutered animals also need low levels of phosphorus, magnesium and calcium.

The high price for super-premium and holistic class food is only at first glance. To get enough food, a cat needs 30-80 g per day (feed strictly according to the norm. The daily amount of food is written on the package). If you buy a large volume of food (of course, only after tests. Before them, you should take a small package), then it will last for 2-4 months, depending on the volume.

If you still have doubts, then see for yourself, compare the compositions of the feed and everything will be clear to you. Here is the website http://www.companionline.ru/fanalyser.php

Yes, he is imperfect. Not all foods are presented there and there is no division into dog and cat food, but gives the general picture clearly.

REMEMBER, there is no universally good food, or “best” food that is suitable for ALL animals. Each cat is individual! So the “best” food is the one that suits your pet.

IF YOU DON'T FIND FOOD IN YOUR CITY'S PET STORE, THEN LOOK IN YOUR CITY'S ONLINE PET STORES OR THERE IS A SITE THAT DELIVERS TO ALMOST ALL CITIES IN RUSSIA http://www.petshop.ru/

How to choose food?

Unfortunately, only by trial and error. Of course, you need to start the selection with feeds of at least super-premium class.

After feeding the cat only food within 1.5-2 months it is necessary to take a stool test ( general coprogram) and biochemical blood test (11 digestive indicators: ALT, AST, total and direct bilirubin, amylase, total protein, albumin, creatinine, urea, alkaline phosphatase, glucose). This is the only way to understand how well and with what effort the food is digested and absorbed. In case of diarrhea and/or vomiting, of course, you should not wait for the cherished 2 months, you need to quickly run to the doctor!

My cat won't eat anything but economy food!

Very common situation, when, when trying to switch an animal from shit food to normal food, the cat simply refuses to eat good food. The point here is that, as we have already found out, bad food contains a lot of flavorings and flavoring additives. The cat gets so used to the sharp and rich taste bad food that he doesn't like the good one. An analogy can be drawn with an attempt to translate 3 year old child from a diet of chips, candy and McDonald's, to semolina and soups. This is not an easy matter and the most important thing here is persistence! REMEMBER no cat has ever died of starvation in front of a full bowl of food! An animal can fast for 3 days on principle without harm to health (and sometimes even with benefit).

After switching to more quality food, the animal will, out of habit, demand large portions! Don't give in and don't make concessions! He's not hungry, but he's just used to overeating. Over time, you will notice that the animal may even stop eating the entire portion at one time, and will eat a little at a time.

VIII. Summing up the lesson. CCL.Do you think there are more pronouns than the ones we have met?

In order to understand why a cat does not eat dry food, the owner needs to carefully observe the pet and analyze everything possible reasons, which we will tell you about now.

Lack of habit

Most often, a situation where a cat ignores dry food occurs if the animal was not accustomed to this product initially. At the same time, one should not conclude that the cat “considers” it to be unsuitable food; it’s just that, unlike wet foods, dry food smells different and has an unusual consistency.

All you need to do is get your pet used to a dry diet, starting with feeding food that the cat will eat with pleasure (this can be either canned pet food or natural diet), and gradually adding dry food granules to it.

At first they should be no more than 15-20% of total volume portions, and then their quantity is gradually increased until complete replacement. On average, such a smooth transition takes one to two weeks.

If the cat is capricious and leaves dry food granules in the bowl, eating everything else, then you can act harshly by simply depriving the pet of any other food. A hungry animal will sooner or later start eating what is given.

Eating disorder

The reason why a cat does not eat dry food may be constant feeding of other foods. Many owners like to treat their pets to wet diets, considering them just a treat or treat. At the same time, it is a food that contains enough calories to curb your appetite.

Usually, cats spoiled in this way begin to demand something tasty, ignoring the dry food in the bowl, and are so insistent that the owners give their pet a snack again and again, and then worry about giving up the dry food.

Another fairly common situation is non-compliance with feeding standards. Dry food pours out in a heap, and since cats tend to approach the bowl 10–15 times a day and eat a little, the owners, without noticing this and constantly contemplating a full bowl, conclude that their pet is not eating .

One only has to determine and weigh it to the nearest gram daily norm, as it turns out, the cat copes with it perfectly. It is best to pour half a serving in the morning and half in the evening, then it will be even easier for you to determine how much your pet has eaten.

Physiological reasons for refusing dry food

Older animals, and this sometimes happens to young ones, may refuse dry food due to problems in the oral cavity. They experience pain when chewing granules and, in order to avoid it, do not approach the bowl, but at the same time they feel hungry and ask to eat. You can examine your pet’s mouth and, if you notice reddening of the gums (normally they are pale pink), loose teeth with signs of rotting, contact veterinarian.

Cats may not eat dry food if it has gone bad. A person is not able to smell rancid fat, but cats smell it perfectly, and instinct tells them to refuse food that can cause poisoning. Store dry food in a cool, dark place in an airtight container or tightly wrapped bag, and never use expired food.

A short-term refusal of dry food and, which is very important, from any food in general, can also happen for other reasons related to external factors. For example, in very hot weather, many animals lose their appetite, it can also decrease for several days during estrus, and during severe stress it almost always disappears. IN the latter case the period of refusal to eat can last several days. Stress in cats is caused by any changes in the environment - moving to another place, the arrival of a new family member or pet, renovations in the apartment, etc.

Although loss of appetite due to stress is a natural phenomenon, this does not mean that it should not be addressed, since prolonged stress is detrimental to a cat’s health. Therefore, try to provide your pet with a sense of security; cats get used to changes more easily if you temporarily limit their living space to one room, where “strangers” will not have access and where the animal is in calm atmosphere gradually become convinced that there is no danger.

Health problems

Complete refusal of any food, accompanied by lethargy, discharge from the eyes or nose, vomiting or diarrhea is very warning sign, which may indicate serious illness. Even the loss of appetite itself, with general depressed state without any other obvious symptoms is a reason to contact a veterinarian. This is exactly the case when it is better to play it safe than to waste time. True, we repeat, we are talking about a complete refusal of any food, and if the cat does not eat only dry food, but at the same time eats treats with pleasure, then everything is in order with its health, and you only need to establish a normal feeding regime.

Why doesn't my cat want to eat dry food? What to do when a kitten does not eat dry food? These are questions owners often ask themselves. furry pets. You shouldn’t panic right away, as the animal may refuse; there are a number of reasons for eating it. various reasons. Let's try to figure it out and look at the most common ones.

Why does your pet refuse to eat?

Do you want to know why an animal might not want to eat it? This may happen for the following reasons:

1. The cat doesn't eat dry food because she simply doesn't like it. Try changing its brand, not necessarily to a more expensive product. Perhaps she will be happy to eat a budget option. It all depends on your pet's personal taste preferences. You should not buy large quantities at once. Take a little at a time until you find exactly the one your cat likes.
2. The cat stopped eating dry food, although she used to eat it with appetite - maybe she was just tired of the monotonous food. Try giving her canned fish or any liquid food . Pamper your pet with pates and meat purees. The cat refuses to eat dry food, give it wet food. Change the foods on the menu as often as possible, and your pet will always eat with pleasure.
3. The cat does not eat dry food well because he does not like the smell and taste. This often happens if pet owners like to pour more food into a bowl than the animal can eat in a day. Over time, the product becomes damp and loses its aroma.
4. The cat ate it for a month, and now categorically refuses to do it. WITH similar problem may be encountered by pet owners who prefer to make bulk purchases. By buying packages that are too large, you run the risk of eventually getting a product that is unusable. Because of long-term storage it can absorb moisture and foreign odors, which will significantly worsen its taste.
5. Often cats refuse to eat from dirty dishes. Wash bowls every day. They should always be dry and clean.
6. The absence of a clean place nearby can help wean your cat from eating dry food. drinking water. If food gets into it, the animal may refuse to drink. Lack of water in the body can lead to malfunctions digestive system, which can cause loss of appetite.
7. The cat may not eat because he is small and is simply not used to such food yet. It will take patience and time to teach him to do this.
8. You fed the animal with food you prepared yourself, and now you have decided to switch it to another type of food. This may cause the pet to protest, manifested by refusing to eat.
9. Refusal not only from dry food, but also from any other food can be a symptom various diseases. Perhaps yours a pet fell ill and needs veterinary care.

How to train a kitten to eat a new food

How to train a cat to eat dry food without hunger, nerves, resistance and stress? It will take at least a week to make this as comfortable as possible for both parties.

It must be fresh and tasty in order to immediately attract the animal’s attention to a new, unusual food.

The training process will look like this:

Day 1. You need to soak a little dry food in clean water, broth, milk. After it swells, you should mix it with the cat’s usual food.

Day 2-4. We prepare food in the same way as on the first day, only gradually increasing the amount of new food.

Day 4. You can try giving your cat dry food rather than wet food. Place some of the animal’s usual food in a bowl nearby. If the pet bypasses it, then continue making mash.

Day 5-6. Increase the amount of new product.

Day 7. Pour only dry food into the plate.

With the advent of commercial pet food, many pet owners breathed a sigh of relief, believing that it was enough to choose the right brand once and the cat’s nutrition problem would be solved forever.

If a cat stops eating dry food, many people start to panic. What is the reason and what should the owner do?

The main probable reasons for refusing dry food:

1. owners do not monitor the cleanliness of cat dishes and water,
2. tired of food
3. the pet's appetite has temporarily deteriorated,
4. the quality of the feed has changed,
5. the cat is seriously ill.

Cats are demanding about cleanliness, be careful

If a cat stops eating dry food because of dirty dishes, the owner just needs to start paying more attention to his responsibilities.

There is constant talk about the need to comply drinking regime when the pet eats exclusively dry food. It is important to keep the bowl clean, wash it regularly, constantly change the water in the drinking bowl. Feed manufacturers warn about the consequences of violating the drinking regime by making appropriate notes on the packaging.

Cats don't eat, they feast on food. Make sure you don't get bored with the food

Another common reason why a cat has stopped eating dry food may be that the owners always offer the same taste. Try eating your own for a month favorite dish three times a day. Will it remain as desired and loved? What if you eat like this for a whole year? Most often, cats don’t eat, but treat themselves little by little. If your pet is tired of dry food, different flavors should be alternated..

Fortunately, now cat food is packaged in hermetically sealed bags; it will not spoil after opening the package.

It’s also a good idea to diversify your diet by introducing wet food. After all, owners often accustom their animals to dry food, considering it the only complete source of all necessary substances. But this is a mistaken opinion. Pets always need additional sources of vitamins, as well as fresh grass to remove ingested hair from the body.

Stress in a cat's life is a likely cause of loss of appetite

The reasons why a cat refuses to eat dry food may be emotional in nature. It's time for March weddings, summer heat, moving to new apartment, a change of owner, the appearance of another pet in the house (and even the birth of a baby) can provoke a temporary refusal of food. What to do in such cases? Pay attention to the ward, try to create comfortable conditions, talk to him more often, pet him.

During the hottest summer days the pet may completely refuse food throughout the day, hide under the bathtub, look for other cool places and approach the bowl only in the late evening.

If after a couple of days the animal does not start asking for food again, then the reason is more serious and you should contact a veterinarian.

In cases where the cat asks for food but does not eat, you should check the quality of the purchased products. If you are happy that you were able to get your cat used to dry food at a price that suits your needs, and now you have found it at a cheaper price, in fact, it may turn out that the cat will ignore it. Sometimes the same brand is produced by different factories. Depending on the country of origin, the composition of the raw materials changes and the cat may not like this taste, while the owner is guided in the choice by the picture on the package and may not realize to read the information written in small print on the box.

What diseases cause your pet to refuse to eat?

Sometimes a cat won't eat dry food because it hurts her to chew it. But at the same time, she does not refuse sour cream, cream, soft food, or pieces of boiled fish. Possible reasons:

• stomatitis,
• periodontal disease,
• tartar,
• tooth loss or decay.

Take your cat to the clinic and let the veterinarian check the condition of the oral cavity and prescribe treatment.

The reason for refusing to eat may be poisoning from house plants (as a rule, all ornamental flowers containing milky juice in their stems and leaves are toxic to cats).

Cats intuitively know which product is healthier for them. For some diseases of the digestive system and urinary tract they stop eating dry food, while drinking a lot, hiding from the light, sleeping a lot, preferring secluded corners in the house. An alarming symptom is a behavior disorder when the animal stops eating, and in addition begins to pointedly ignore the tray. Consult your veterinarian if you notice such changes in your pet's habits.

Vet

When getting a kitten, many people immediately decide what to feed it. In most cases, animals are accustomed to dry food. It contains many useful substances, minerals and vitamins necessary for normal development pet, its health. Of course, we are talking primarily about premium food, whose composition has been officially proven safer than its cheap counterparts.

As a rule, it is very simple to accustom your pet to dry food.

It is not difficult to train cats to eat dry food. Some owners give it both in its classic form and add it to soups and water to make the grains softer. But there are situations when a cat, for unknown reasons, stops eating its food.

Many owners of cat breeds are lost and do not understand what happened to their pet or what to feed it. Let's try to figure it out together.

The main reasons why a cat does not eat dry food

Why might a cat quit food?

Considering the reasons why a cat stopped eating dry food, it is worth noting that among them there are safe and dangerous examples. Take them seriously.

Reasons why a cat refuses dry food:

• The pet is tired of dry food or the same taste of food . Often, owners buy only dry food for their animals, thinking that it will give the cat’s body all the necessary substances and vitamins. Owners are mistaken, because cats and kittens need a variety of balanced menu. In addition to food, they need to be given meat, chicken, soups, cereals, fish, vegetables, etc.
• No appetite . The most common problem is lack of appetite, but the cat is still active and playful. This behavior can be observed in the warm season, heat. In this case, it is better to feed your pet in the morning and evening, and be sure to change the water. In hot weather, animals behave lazily, so they don’t feel much.

  Maybe you've lost your appetite?

• The food has disappeared or lost its taste . There are cases when owners store dry food incorrectly, and as a result it becomes damp and stale. To avoid this, it’s better to buy small packages that retain their quality longer.

  In a large package, food may go missing.

• Bad, tasteless food . We are not talking about missing food, but about food that your pet simply did not like. For example, you bought him cheap option, or, on the contrary, too expensive with a composition that he did not like in terms of smell or taste. In this matter, it is better for owners to study the taste preferences of their pets so as not to make mistakes in the future.
• Dirty dishes . Cats love cleanliness, so try to wash their bowls thoroughly.

  You should carefully monitor the cleanliness of your animal's bowl.

• Repellent dishes . When choosing a new bowl for your pet, know that he has favorite and least favorite colors. Yes, the design of the dishes can also influence an animal’s appetite. Try to choose bowls made in more neutral colors rather than intimidating bright ones. It is advisable to choose bowls made of ceramics or high-quality metal. Plastic options are less practical, and they also absorb odors over time, making them more difficult to clean.
• Stress. A cat's decreased appetite can be caused by stress. It, in turn, arises from various reasons, for example: moving, guests/noisy company, the arrival of a child or another pet in the family, a visit to the veterinarian, postoperative period etc. As a rule, the pet’s appetite comes gradually, over 2–3 days.

  Stress is often the cause of decreased appetite in cats.

Diseases, poor health

Choose high-quality, expensive food for your pet.

If you want your pet to be always healthy, cheerful, good appetite, then carefully monitor his diet.

He must have every day pure water, varied food. Dry food is one of the main items on the cat menu. Try to choose premium and super-premium food , which have useful, safe composition for an animal. If a cat is often fed cheap food, then over time they may develop diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and urinary system.

Conclusion

Also keep your pet's eating area clean. Choose good dishes and wash them thoroughly after eating.