My Cat Wont Eat

If you’re reading this - most likely you’ve become concerned about your cat’s eating behaviors. Maybe your cat seems fussy about food - eating little amounts at a time. Or maybe your cat is refusing to eat at all and doesn’t seem interested in much of anything.

It will be easier to figure out what is causing changes in your cat’s eating habits if you are familiar with its normal eating routine. Are you sure your cat hasn’t always acted this way? If so - realize that simple changes in the environment can cause anxiety for your pet. Even changing the furniture around can be upsetting to a cat.

If you’ve recently been away and left the cat at a kennel or had a friend stop in to feed him - this sudden food indifference could be a mild case of depression that will be quickly relieved now that you’re back. Be sure to provide some extra attention and tasty treats.

Delicious treats or a taste of your cat’s favorite food can be good ways to coax your pet into eating more normally again. This is also a fine way of determining if he’s just shunning what you’re serving him because he doesn’t like the taste of it.

If you’ve recently attempted a switch to healthier cat food - your cat may be showing a preference for his previous diet. He may be trying to wear you down in the hopes that you will revert back to what you were feeding him previously. If you’re attempting to feed your cat a diet of low carbohydrate food - he may refuse to eat for days. This could cause serious liver problems - so it’s best to try and rectify the situation quickly.

Other reasons for not eating could include a problem with your cat’s jaw or teeth that is causing pain during meals. Digestive problems - such as stomach discomfort or intestinal infections - would also cause pain while eating. If your cat hasn’t eaten for a couple of days - it could mean he has one of these or another underlying health issue. Consult your veterinarian for advice on treatment.