How to Convince a Cat to Eat New Food
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Cats are creatures of habit. Getting one to accept a new cat food requires patience and a plan such as the one described here.
Warning
If at any time your cat starts vomiting, has loose stools, or appears constipated, slow the rate at which you are introducing a new food. If problems persist, consult your veterinarian.
Step 1: Introduce the food at mealtimes
Introduce the new food at regular mealtimes. If the cat does not finish it, take it away after half an hour. Offer it again at the next scheduled mealtime.
Tip
Give the cat emotional encouragement to try the new food. Smack your lips and -- if you can -- salivate as you give it to the cat. Cats are responsive to human reactions to food.
Step 2: Introduce the food gradually
Try introducing the food gradually over the course of a week by blending the old and new foods together if the cat continues to resist the new food. Increase the proportion of new food to old until you are feeding the cat 100 percent new food.
Step 3: Add a treat
As an alternative, try mixing the new food with a treat that has a strong aroma. Then gradually reduce the amount of added treat over the next few days. Remember: cats won't eat what they can't smell. With these tricks, you'll persuade your cat to enjoy his new meal!
Did You Know?
Cats have a short intestinal tract designed to accommodate a diet of meat.