The only reason why your perfectly healthy cat isn’t eating
I can only think of one reason why a perfectly healthy and fit cat, well looked after, is not eating the food that you put down for him or her. And I guess by...
Category: appetite
Why has my cat lost his appetite? When a vet is required.
I have put off answering this question because it is such an enormous topic and of course it is all to do with a veterinarian’s work, for which I am unqualified. But I feel...
My cat has become obsessed with food! Help please.
This is the cat behavior problem for the day: “My cat has suddenly become obsessed with food. She does not want to play much anymore. She prefers to get into food containers. She was...
Lethargic cat with dry mouth and loss of appetite
by Jennifer (Canada) These are some pertinent details: Cat 8 years old, not eating for 2 days now. Sleeping more than usual and not usual playful self. Dry mouth I need a reply right...
Why Is My Cat Always Hungry? 8 Reasons
With respect to food, the normal domestic cat problem is overeating or perhaps overfeeding. However, it can be the opposite. Underfeeding One reason for a cat being hungry might be, albeit unusually, that the...
Do cats eat less in summer?
Do cats eat less in summer? Yes, is the likely answer because cats lose less heat and therefore need less calories to maintain body temperature. For me that’s the short, simple answer provided the...
Tube-Feeding Cats: A Humane Life-Saving Resource
When a cat consistently refuses food; the old adage, “A cat’s gotta eat” is the rule we must follow. According to one of the leading experts in feline nutrition and health care, Dr. Lisa...
Why is my cat not eating?
My cat is very old and terminally ill with a number of illnesses including renal failure and heart problems. She has eaten quite well until recently. Now, she is not eating well and has...
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