Reasons Your Cat Might Have Stopped Eating

The Discerning Cat

Contrary to popular belief, cats are not the picky eaters that we perceive them to be. They are considered to be opportunistic hunters, meaning that they prey on any small insect and animal they set their sights on.

The Discerning Cat

This can lead to them having up to 10-15 meals a day in the wild.

The Discerning Cat

So, what may be common causes for your furball to stop eating at home?

Reasons Your Cat Might Have Stopped Eating

You’ve recently spotted a new kind of wet food in the supermarket aisle and decided to give it a try. Surely, your feline friend will love the tasty protein-packed treat and he will thank you for it, right? That may be the problem.

His Diet Has Changed

Cats get used to certain kinds of food and may refuse anything else. Being used to the best dry food but then presented with wet food, or visa versa, can cause confusion.

Changes to the household that may seem simple to us can be very stressful for the cat.

The Environment Has Changed

A new addition to the family, introducing a new pet, or even something as small as moving the food bowl can cause him to suffer a sudden loss of appetite.

They have very sensitive noses and a sudden dislike of food might be an indication that the food might be past the expiry date.

Food Quality

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