Why are cats such finicky eaters?
Cats like to eat fresh food – a little bit at a time, yet quite often. Considering the size of the average mouse, small meals are the order of the day. A typical meal of commerical cat food, by the way, equals five mice. Cats prefer clean dishes and in a private, quiet place. If the mealtime ritual is not perfect, he may turn up his nose at supper. If hungry enough, however, he will eat almost anything, except fruit (some cats do like cantaloupe). If a cat continually avoids food, there could be several reasons. If he is an outdoor cat, he may be getting food elsewhere. He may be experiencing discomfort in his mouth or teeth. Stress or depression will affect the appetite. Leaving food out too long or serving it too cold may be a turn off. If food is kept in the refrigerator, try heating it slightly before serving. Food finickiness may even be built-in to your cat. Studies have actually shown that when cats are given a choice between a routine food or a new food, they almost always choo
