2006-11-04 06:45:06 · 9 answers · asked by megan p 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
in the wild, if an animal kills something for its food, it has to eat fast or another animal will come along and steal it. housecats still have this instinct to eat quickly before some vulture or hyena comes along to profit from the kitty's hard work.
2006-11-04 06:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by woodpecker 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How old is the cat and what is its history?
Kittens are sometimes plain over-zealous. If this is the case, give a VERY small amount. Once the kitten has gobbled it up, wait a few minutes, then give another VERY small amount. When I say small amount, I mean a few kibbles or a tsp. of soft food at a time. If a kitten wolfs down an entire meal all at once, you could end up with a slew of other problems.
If it's an older cat, consider the fact that it may have seen starvation at one point in its life. Many previously neglected dogs and cats succumb to food gulping because they're afraid that either someone will take it away or it will be a while before they see their next meal, so they want to get all they can. With time, love, and patience, most animals begin to trust that their food isn't going anywhere and they can take their time. But the same rule of giving small amounts at a time applies....just so they don't gorge, then puke.
2006-11-04 14:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well cats that have been rescued from less than ideal homes tend to eat the fastest because they fear not being fed. Also stray and feral cats eat fast to get their food without remaining in the open for long periods of time. Many of these cats eat really fast then vomit up whole food, because of it. The only way to slow them down is to split their meals into 2-3 smaller meals. Goodluck and I hope I answered your question well enough.
2006-11-04 14:51:22 · answer #3 · answered by cherrydevil119 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mine don't. Not sure exactly what you're talking about. If a cat is ravenous and devouring its food, then it's probably too hungry when you're feeding it. In my experience, cats are nibblers. Maybe try leaving some dry food out for the cat.
My cats do attack a can of tuna. though. Could be that your cat really LOVES its food. I would still supplement with dry food left out.
2006-11-04 14:52:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats are predators. In the wild they would kill their prey and then take hunks out of it while looking around for animals who are bigger than them and who are going to force them away from their kill.
2006-11-04 14:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by Maria 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because in the wild if they savored their food they would leave themselves vulnerable to predators.
2006-11-04 15:23:06 · answer #6 · answered by Chris J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they have busy schedules.
2006-11-04 14:52:51 · answer #7 · answered by miss m. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hunger?
2006-11-04 14:52:21 · answer #8 · answered by miss_gem_01 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
cause they do?
2006-11-04 14:52:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋