Do Cats Get Bored of Their Food?

Cats like culinary variety just like the rest of us. Famously finicky, cats may inhale a specific food choice one day and shun it the next. Feline fastidiousness occurs for many reasons. Pinpoint why yours does to ensure adequate nutrition.

  1. Is It Boredom or Something Else?

    • Reasons vary why a cat refuses its regular diet. Knowing whether boredom or something else is the cause is imperative. Cats are sensitive to toxins, stale food and other culinary abnormalities. This sensitivity that protects them probably results in that incarnate finickiness. Dental problems or mouth sores can stop a cat from eating, as can stress. If your cat refuses his scheduled feedings twice, notify the vet you'd like to bring the cat in if the situation persists into the next day. Don't hesitate to contact your vet under any circumstances.

    Focusing on Variety

    • Make sure your cat's food is of the highest quality. Again, your vet is your ally. Serve what you feed in a clean, wide metal bowl or a paper plate to avoid plastic smell or a cleanliness issue that discourages your cat's appetite. If your cat is clear of medical issues and his food is clean as a whistle, begin offering more variety.

    Rotating Ideal Ingredients

    • Cats are designed to eat mostly meat protein, along with some fat. They have no use for carbohydrates. If your cat's food contains corn, wheat, rice or other carbs, toss it in favor of meat-based foods. This will better match your cat's natural needs and as a result may minimize his refusal. Rotating meat sources offers a lift from boredom and a wider range of nutrients. Offer poultry, fish, rabbit and other meat.

    Changing Diets Gradually

    • Although it's beneficial to rotate the diet, make changes slowly to allow your cat's body to get used to eating different foods on a regular basis. Once his body is accustomed to many different foods, you can start varying the selection more frequently and in greater quantities. Try adding new foods slowly over the course of a month or so, gradually adding bigger amounts of new foods until your cat is regularly dining on the spice of life -- variety.