If you’re changing from wet food to dry and your cat won’t eat the dry food, you might have changed over too quickly. Aim to transition very slowly over a few weeks, and begin by simply adding small amounts of dry food to their usual diet. Increase the amount slowly every few days.12-Jan-2024
One approach is to offer food at a morning mealtime, leave it out for 15-30 minutes, then take it away until the next mealtime. At the next mealtime, offer the food again for 15-30 minutes. Whatever is not consumed is removed. This approach works best with dry kibble.
Hide dry food around your cat’s areas for her to discover during the day. A few little pieces on a perch of her cat tree, and a couple pieces by the window or near her favorite napping location may add a little spark to her day as she comes across these unexpected bonuses.
To soften the food for kittens, start with the right amount of dry food in a bowl. Add enough water to fill 1/4th of the bowl, but make sure that all of the food gets wet. Let it sit for a few minutes to soak it in. If needed add more water and stir.
If she prefers dry food, you can try adding water to her kibble. If you add a small amount of water gradually through meals, she’s more likely to get used to the texture. A combination of dry food and canned food is also an option. Whichever method you choose, it is important to encourage your cat to drink water.
nhancing the smell and flavor of the food can entice cats to eat. This can be done by warming the food, adding water or low-sodium chicken broth (no onions or garlic), tuna juice (water), etc. There are pet-specific food toppers that work well too. If your cat likes catnip, you can try sprinkling some on their food
Canned mackerel, canned sardines, or canned tuna are great options! Fresh and warmed fried chicken can also be very enticing. Use a non-food bait- It’s possible to attract cats into traps without using food. Some cats can be lured in with catnip!
