Things You'll Need
- Canned cat food
- Can opener (if needed)
- Plate or bowl
- Spoon
- Vitamin and mineral supplements
- Water bowl
Instructions
Open a can of wet cat food.
Scoop the food into a bowl or onto a plate and spread it around.
Add vitamin and mineral supplements to the food. Supplements of vitamins A, B and K, taurine and arachidonic acid are particularly good for cats. Look for supplements that you can sprinkle over food or give to the cat in treat form. Brewer's yeast is a vitamin B-rich supplement that you can sprinkle on top of the cat's food. Read the instructions on the supplement package for the exact dosage amount. Give supplements at each meal.
Place the food in front of the cat. Fill a bowl with water and set it next to the food bowl. Step a couple of feet away from the bowls. If the cat does not start eating or licking the food within a few minutes, crouch down beside the cat, swipe your finger over the food, and wipe your finger on the cat's mouth and paw. This will encourage the cat to eat; cats like to be well groomed, so the cat will lick off the food.
Feed the cat three or four small meals a day, at regular intervals, until it reaches a healthy weight.