This kitten NEVER eats ANY dry food, no matter what kind, even kitten chow or the best other kibbles or bits....
If you test him for three days, he won't eat anything, but starts begging....
If you mix the kibble with warm water and soak it a bit,,,Voila! He eats....
Thought it might be a teeth problem, but now sure it's not.
Anyone seen this before?? Comments? Suggestions?
Yes, he eats canned food or table treats (chicken pieces &c).
All my cats have plenty fresh water, refreshed twice daily, at least.
Dishes are washed after use same as for humans.
2007-02-10 06:03:29 · 9 answers · asked by Ursus Particularies 7 in Pets ➔ Cats
Dry food is a human convenience and not a natural food for a cat who are meat eaters and don't need any grains or vegetables to be properly nourished. That's if you use a QUALITY canned meat - not Friskies, Whiskas, Fancy Feast or Science Diet which all use by-product meat.
You can go to www.catinfo.org for information on a species appropriate diet for your kitty. Also at www.littlebigcat.com Dr. Jean Hovfe has two articles titled "Why Cats Need Canned Food" and "Selecting a Good Commercial Pet Food" to give you guidelines on finding a proper commerciall food for your cat.
2007-02-10 06:44:05 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lol, that's one picky cat, but then again, what cat isn't finicky? That's kind of weird that he won't eat for 3 days though if only given dry food. Maybe it is a dental issue. It may be painful for your cat to eat dry food if his teeth haven't fully come in yet. I would go to the vet asap and make sure there isn't a more serious issue. Some cats, like people, have sensitive teeth/gums. Ever try to bite down on a cookie or something the day after a root canal? I wouldn't eat for 3 days either if that's all I had to eat and was in that much pain.
2007-02-10 09:12:01 · answer #2 · answered by HobbesMom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's finicky. It's a famous cat term...he is a finicky eater who refuses to eat anything but his wet food.
What I am concerned with, is your testing him for three days...that's a very worrisome thought, that a kitten is going without food 3 days to try to convert him to dry food.
Instead, might I suggest you try this?
Give him a small amount of dry food, but mix it with the wet. Then, as time goes by, mix in more and more dry food, day by day.
Eventually, just lightly coat the dry food with wet food and he will continue eating.
The hope is that with time, he will become accustomed to dry food.
Part of your issue may be due to his age. If he's very young, he won't be able to eat dry food. Typically, kittens under 4 months have issues with eating dry food.
Go slow, take your time and convert him the easy way.
I really do hope this helps. He sounds like a cute, finicky cat.
Good luck!
:o)
2007-02-10 06:14:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he has worms, probably coccidia, it's very common in kittens. I am a vet tech,and see this quite often, he needs a fecal check, and meds. Your vet should've told you to bring it in for a fecal rather than change the food. Also if you have recently had a fecal check, get ANOTHER one, worms can come up suddenly, or be over looked. Good luck!
2016-05-25 02:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by Lauren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you go out of your way to eat something you dont like? Cats are picky little monsters LOL I have had cats that wont eat dry, wont eat wet, and would eat dirt if it was in there bowl. LOL He just knows what he likes and he wont let you change his mind.
Good Luck
Eric.
2007-02-10 06:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 5year old cat who ONLY eats moist cat food. I tried dry, he will not touch it, even with a little water. I've learned that cats have their preferences too!
2007-02-10 06:11:10 · answer #6 · answered by chocolate smoke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just sounds like perfrence to me... I had a cat who never drank from a bowl only from a faucet and if you left water out and refused to turn the faucet on a drip for her... get this she would pee in the water bowl...lol Dont fret... just add water
2007-02-10 06:12:41 · answer #7 · answered by chasin_jasen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats really do have their own little personalities and they each have there little quirks..mine won;t eat canned turkey cat food;but she;ll eat cooked turkey... i guess that's why we love them so much 'cause there;s only one like them....some people want to change the cats 'but the cats will change you,,,,,,GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND KITTY CATS,
2007-02-10 08:11:34 · answer #8 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He just sounds like he is picky. He likes his food a certain way.
2007-02-10 06:13:17 · answer #9 · answered by stitch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋