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Feeding Your Cat
 ats have a
reputation for being finicky eaters, but that is usually a distortion of
the truth. Cats have a very keen sense of taste and smell, and they know
what they like.
If you've fed your cat
the same food for years, then change brands, she may boycott the new menu.
If you must change her diet, do it over time, mixing just a bit of the new
food with plenty of the old favorite. Slowly increase the amount of new
food and decrease the old.
Cats are creatures of
habit. Your feline friend will feel more calm and comfortable if you feed
her at the same time each day. If more than one cat shares your home, be
sure that each has a food and water bowl of its own. This lessens
competition, territoriality, and ensures that everyone is getting their
fair share of nutrition.
The amount and
frequency of food you put out depends on the age, health, and activity
level of your cat. Kittens under 12 weeks of age usually need to eat about
four times each day. Adult cats benefit from twice-a-day feedings. Read
packaging labels or ask your veterinarian for guidelines on how much food
your cat should eat each day.
Don't panic if your
cat skips a meal, but if she doesn't eat for more 48 hours, contact your
vet. But, keep in mind that if your cat is allowed to roam outdoors, she
may be ruining her appetite at a neighbor's house. Never feed your cat
table scraps. They are unhealthy for her, and create annoying begging
behaviors.
Moist, or canned food
is usually a favorite-the moisture amplifies the scent-but make sure your
cat also eats dry food regularly. Leave a bowl of dry kibble out for your
cat to snack on throughout the day; the crunchy food helps clean her
teeth. If you do feed "wet" food, make it available for about 30 minutes,
and throw away the uneaten portion. This teaches your cat to "get it while
the getting is good." Never leave canned food in a dish all day long; it attracts ants,
cockroaches, and creates a bad habit in your cat.
In addition to a
bowl of dry kibble, make sure your cat has plenty of fresh water in a
clean bowl. If your home is large, or has multiple levels, consider
putting out more than one water bowl so that she always has access to
water and won't need to try quenching her thirst via an "unsafe"
supply.
Most people know that
cats are carnivores, or meat eaters, and are puzzled when their cats begin
eating houseplants. A plant-snacking cat may be trying to get required
minerals that might be lacking from the commercial food she eats. Give her
access to a planter pot of "cat grass" (available at pet supply stores and
garden centers), and she'll leave your other plants alone.
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