How do I switch a picky cat to a healthier food?
Go slow and accept that “slow” for a fussy cat may mean longer than the 7 to 10 days you would use for a typical switch. Start with 90 percent old food and 10 percent new, then shift the ratio every few days. If she stalls at a particular ratio, hold there for an extra week rather than pushing. Warm wet food to body temperature, serve in a clean wide dish and do not leave the old food out as a free option alongside. Never withhold food entirely to force the switch.
