My cat will not stop eating?

Answer 1

Some cats will eat as long as they have food, which isn't healthy. So you need to stop leaving food out constantly if that's what you're doing.

However, it could be that kitty is constantly hungry. Most commercial cat food is full of carbohydrates, which will do the same thing in a cat as in a human... Within a very short time after excessive carb intake glucose levels rise rapidly because carbs are digested very quickly. When glucose levels are back down to normal, insulin levels are still near maximum and continually storing glucose in fat cells. As a result, glucose levels fall below normal, and hunger occurs again soon.

But you really should take kitty to the vet to rule out the possibility that kitty doesn't have a condition that causes excessive hunger, such as feline diabeties.

This is my kitty diet recommendation that I posted in response to another cat food related question:


Most commercial pet food (regardless of whether it's generic, grocery, or premium) is full of corn, which is of no nutritional value to cats and loaded with carbohydrates. (A veterinarian may tell you differently in an effort to persuade you to purchase food.) Overloading a cat on carbs will fatten him/her up just as it will a human. And some experts agree that too many carbohydrates can lead to a UTI.

This is what I recommend:

25-50% of your kitty's diet should consist of meat. The bigger your kitty, the more meat he should eat. I suggest boiling boneless chicken until it's cooked medium (pink). Serve the broth to kitty as well. Many cats do well on raw meats, but don't switch kitty to raw immediately. If you do it, it should be done gradually. (Don't feed kitty tuna or liver. Tuna can cause steatitis (yellow fat disease), and liver can cause vitamin A toxicosis. And large amounts of fat can cause pancreatitis, so go easy on the fat.)

Commercial foods should consist of no more than 25% of kitty's diet. A superior diet doesn't include ANY commercial food, but we all know that sometimes we're in a pinch for time and sometimes need something quick to toss in kitty's bowl.
This is okay as long as commercial foods are kept to a minimum. When buying commercial foods, check the ingredients. Don't buy anything that lists corn as the first ingredient. This always means that corn is the primary ingredient. Look for foods that list meat or poultry as the first ingredient.

Leave grains out if at all possible, with the exception of white rice. White rice can help with digestive problems, but use it sparingly. Veggies should be routinely added to kitty's diet. Of the veggies, include broccoli, carrots, leafy greens, and peas. But be sure to shred/chop and cook.
It's not necessary to feed all of the above veggies every day. You can feed one or two one day, one or two the next, and so on.

I usually tell people to avoid dairy products since cats are lactose intollerant, but occasionally feeding yogurt and cottage cheese (very sparingly) won't hurt and can sometimes help with an upset tummy.

And, while it's best to avoid feeding too many carbohydrates, cooked and mashed sweet potato occasionally fed in small portions is okay if your kitty likes it.

Eggs are a great source of protein and can be fed cooked or raw, but try not to feed eggs more than twice per week (especially if fed raw).

But remember, sudden changes in diet can cause any number of problems. So "ween" kitty onto his new diet by mixing the ''new'' food with the food he is accustomed to and gradually increasing the amount of ''new'' food, and decreasing the amount of ''old'' food, with time as you notice positive changes.

Some people will say that bones are necessary for calcium and will add that cats have always eaten them. Firstly, broccoli and green leafy veggies, for example, are good calcium sources. Secondly, no one can state with authority that no cat is ever harmed by a bone splinter. It can, and does, happen. I realize that cats eat bones in the wild, but it's better to be safe than sorry in my opinion.

Others will say that a cat should be fed a diet consisting completely of meat. However, too much fish and meat (animal protein) causes excessive acidity. (And too much plant protein causes the urine to be too alkaline.) It's important to consider this when choosing kitty's diet because the most common cause of cat UTI is urolithiasis (which is the formation of stones in the urinary tract.) Struvite is the most common stone and is made up of minerals such as magnesium, ammonium, and phosphate. The acidic and alkaline properties of these minerals upset the pH level in the urine, which is also influenced by the proteins present in kitty's diet.

Answer 2

Be very careful and watch your kitty.....if cats stop eating suddenly - it may not be the food. Cats will often stop eating if they are sick (i.e. Urinary tract infection, blockage, stomach ache). Watch her carefully, is she acting normal other than just not eating? Has she used the litter box? Now if everything else is normal - try and pick some of the new colored pieces out of the food and see if that helps. If not, I've been there and done that trying to switch my cats food before they are "ready". They are stubborn little creatures and will make themselves sick before they change their food! One way I have been successful is putting their regular food in the bowl and using the new food as "treats" until time to fully intergrate it in. Now if she still won't eat for another day or so. Take her to the vet, cats can get very ill by not eating and not using the litterbox. Hope this helps and please don't give a cat milk (cow's) they don't have the ability to digest it and its not good for them....

Answer 3

It may be the kind of food he is eating, if it is low quality or not. But I would take him to the vet in case he has a tapeworm or something like that, that can also cause a cat to eat alot becuase the worm takes away the nutrients of the food the cat eats. Good luck!

Answer 4

what are you feeding her?
if you are feeding her any kind of cat food that you find at walmart or any other grocery this is normal,,incredibly unhealthy, but normal because the serving size is so much because of all the added junk to it. try switching ( over a 1-2 week period) to a holistic brand like Eagle Pack Holistic Select, Innova, Or Wellness. I had the same problem with my cats on purina cat chow, and then i found out all the added crap they put into it that actually makes the cats feel hungry!! trust me switch over and youll notice how little shes eating, yet still getting everything she needs in her diet!

Answer 5

You need to give some more details!

If your cat is over 8 years old and has an insatiable appetite there is a chance s/he may be suffering from hyperthyroidism, especially if he's eating and eating but not putting on weight.

Chalice

Answer 6

just feed the cat twice a day with only a half a cup of food

Answer 7

I would suggest you take it to the vet for a checkup. Your cat may have developed a health condition that causes excessive hunger and needs to be treated by a vet.

Answer 8

Who is supplying all the food?

Answer 9

Just give him one cup of food a day.

Answer 10

dont give it food. it will eat if you give it more food