kittens are about 4 months old
2006-12-20 23:47:14 · 7 answers · asked by Derek v 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats can be the fussiest creatures when it comes to food. My cat will eat any dry food put in front of her very happily, but when it comes to her wet food, it has to be 9 Lives Tuna. Just tuna. Not tuna and whitefish, not tuna and shrimp or seafood supper... just tuna. And at 16 years old, she's not going to change now!
The kittens are still young, so try to see if you can expand his range of foods by not catering to his tastes (basically if he doesn't eat what's in front of him, that's it). Work with your vet since you don't want him to become nutritionally deficient. If he's really that fussy though, it's probably a losing battle and it'll be easier just to feed him what he will eat.
2006-12-21 03:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by Ravanne_1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are feeding them kitten food right?
You can try softening the food up for the other kitten. He may not be ready to take the full plunge to eat dry food. Some kittens take to it sooner than others. Don't feed any alternate foods, like chicken. Kittens can only get the full nutrition that they need from a good kitten chow.
Add a bit of room temp. water to the dry food and let it soak up. You can also try a bit of warm milk, but not too much- you don't want the kitten to become dependent on having milk everyday, it can also upset their stomachs.
2006-12-20 23:51:59 · answer #2 · answered by Casey B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kittens had the same problem. My little girl would not eat the food but the boy had no problem. Since they are brother and sister the brother wanted to help. This is really gross, but he threw up the food on purpose so she could eat it with her little soft teeth. She loved it and practically cleaned the floor, while I had to take care of the rest of it. Soften the food in the meantime or you could buy it wet food. Her teeth will eventually be stronger so she will be able to eat it soon. Good luck and I hope he doesn't do what my cat did. :S
2006-12-21 00:27:38 · answer #3 · answered by Lilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats like people have different tastes. I would buy a quality kitten food such as, Innova, Lifes Abundance, etc. There are a few human quality cat foods out there that will in the long run cost you less because you feed less, product less waste, produce less smell, and prolong the life and health of your kittens. They will both like these foods and you won't have to worry about feeding different foods.
Cats are carnivorous animals. In the wild they eat a meat only diet. They do not consume corn that is added into poor quality cat foods as fillers.
Store bought dog and cat food is all poor quality. Buy from a pet store or feed store. Do a search on Google for quality or natural cat food and you will see what I'm talking about.
Have fun with your kitties.
2006-12-21 00:14:08 · answer #4 · answered by a10cowgirl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats are as picky eaters as humans. Hopefully you are giving them both moist and semi dry food at this age as their teeth and gums are really starting to form now. The kitten will eat sooner or later, if its healthy it will not starve itself. But you should seperate them during feeding time and try different foods with different moisture levels for the picky one. If it still doesn't eat in a day or two take it to the vet there may be someting wrong with it.
2006-12-21 02:26:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would separate the kittens while they eat. Put one in a different room, or some people let the cats eat while standing on the counter.
The one kitten may feel threatened by the other, and is letting him eat the food first. If he/she eats in a different room, he may actually consume it.
2006-12-20 23:53:52 · answer #6 · answered by enyates2002 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some kittens don't really like dry food so u can try can food for the best can foods visit http://cats.about.com/cs/kittencare/tp/kitten_canfood.htm
U WILL BE SATISFIED.....
2006-12-21 00:13:06 · answer #7 · answered by Snowball 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋