Why does my cat beg for food then walk away?
A cat who begs then refuses is usually asking for fresh food, the routine or your attention. What the begging really means and how to fix it.
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My cat won’t eat but is still drinking water. Is that okay?
It is somewhat reassuring but not enough to relax about. Drinking without eating means your cat is conscious and able to swallow, which is better than the alter…
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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 p…
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Why won’t my cat eat right after I switched foods?
Cats are wired to be cautious about unfamiliar food. A sudden full switch from one brand or format to another commonly triggers refusal, sometimes with stomach …
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How to get a picky cat to accept new food
Cats are wired to distrust new food. The slow-transition method that works, the small things that tip the balance and the one thing never to do.
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Can a cat actually starve itself by being picky?
Yes, and cats are unusual among pets in this respect. When a cat stops eating, fat moves from her body to the liver faster than the liver can process it, and th…
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Why has my cat suddenly become a picky eater?
Sudden pickiness usually has a cause worth investigating. Dental pain is one of the most common: a cat with a sore tooth still wants to eat but eating hurts, so…
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Can dental or tooth pain make a cat stop eating?
Yes, and it is one of the more common hidden causes of fussy or reduced eating in adult cats. Between 50 and 90 percent of cats over four have some form of dent…
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Could a dental problem be making my cat picky?
Dental pain is a common, easy-to-miss cause of fussy eating. The signs of feline dental disease, what the vet checks and when to book a visit.
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If I just wait, will my hungry cat eventually eat?
This is the single most dangerous piece of advice for cat owners. Cats are not like dogs: a healthy adult cat that goes 24 to 48 hours without eating is at real…
