If you have a finicky cat, then you are not alone. There are many cats that are extremely fussy about what they will and will not eat! Consider this to be a feline fact of life that you have to accept and find ways to deal with.
Cats enjoy variety in the foods they eat and in their daily menu as much as people do. They also like fresh food and eating frequently. In fact, as a cat owner, you have to learn to say no to them sometimes even though you may melt at the sight of those sweet eyes staring at you!
Cats are very clean animals that enjoy a pristine environment in which to dine. They also like eating and drinking from dishes that are very clean. In the same way, felines like to enjoy their food in a comfortable and safe area that is private and quiet. Your cat’s eating place should be away from noise and heavy traffic in your home.
If anything is not up to your pet’s standards, then he may walk away from his food dish. In order to encourage your cat’s appetite, give him some variety. This is important whether you feed him wet food, dry food or both. Try different kinds of flavors and brands.
Make sure that your cat has fresh food to eat. Your cat is not likely to eat food that has been sitting on the countertop for a couple of hours. If you feed your cat canned food, then always serve it at room temperature. If you feed your cat dry food, then make sure he has fresh food in his bowl every day or every other day.
To entice your feline’s palate put his food into the microwave for a very brief span of time. Heating it up will help to bring out the aroma of the food. If your cat loves tuna (and what cat doesn’t?), then another option to tempt the taste buds is to pour a tiny portion of tuna juice over his food. If you like, you can microwave it to make it that much more appealing to his ravenous nature.
You also can sprinkle a small amount of lukewarm water on the food. Just make sure it is a tiny portion! If you overdo it, he will not be pleased!
