What problems are pet owners most afraid of pets? Undoubtedly, it should be the case of pets not eating. No matter what the problem is with your pet, as long as it tastes good and drinkable, you generally don't have to worry too much. If your pet suddenly doesn't want to eat, pet owners must first judge whether it is sick or not. Of course, there is another situation where your pet has the bad habit of being picky eaters or is anorexia.

1. Distinguish cats from picky eaters and anorexia

1. Cats with picky eaters are in good spirits

Although cats with picky eaters do not eat, they are in good spirits and actively ask to eat performance, will ask the owner to eat. However, in addition to not eating, cats with anorexia may experience symptoms of apathy or even diarrhea and vomiting.

2. Supplementary nutrition for anorexia

For cats with anorexia, you can give cats some medicines for gastrointestinal conditioning, such as lactase, Jianwei Xiaoshi tablets, etc. Supplementing vitamins in an appropriate amount also helps. Cats regulate their digestive systems, so you can give cats some vitamin B and vitamin C tablets.

3. Anorexia regulates the stomach

Generally, anorexia in cats is caused by the accumulation of too much food in the intestines. As long as the stomach is properly regulated, the cat will recover quickly.

2. Analysis of the reasons why cats are picky eaters

1. Whether the tableware is suitable

If the food bowl is too small or too light, it may cause the cat to eat Difficulty eating. Some cats don't like where their bowls are placed, so you should try repositioning the bowls.

2. Cat emotional impact

If you have other cats or other pets, your cat may be frightened by these animals. Cats may find it difficult to eat next to a kennel, near noisy equipment, or in a lively area of the house.

3. Is the cat food fresh?

Also consider how long the cat food in the bowl has been placed - overnight or in a hot environment is difficult to cause Cat food j. And even cats that are indoors eat less in warm weather.

4. Food taste changes

Some cats don't like their food being changed. If you decide to switch to a different brand of cat food, then you need to take a few days to gradually change.

You can mix a small amount of the new cat food into the old cat food and add a little more each day until your cat is completely comfortable with the new taste.

3. Develop good eating habits for cats

1. Regular meals

If you want your cat to develop a good habit of concentrating on eating, you must give it from an early age. Cats should put meals regularly and quantitatively, and don’t let cats always have food in their rice bowls.

Let the cat develop the habit of concentrating on eating, and don't let the cat develop the bad habit of eating whenever he wants, and having to eat later if he doesn't want to.

2. Fixed place to eat

When some cats eat their favorite food, they like to put the food in a hidden and self-safe corner to prevent others from being caught. cat or animal snatch it away.

When you find that the cat wants to hide food to eat, you must stop the cat's behavior in time and put the food into the utensils.

3. Eat less food and more meals in summer

In summer, the weather is hot, and people's food will become worse, not to mention cats who are still wearing large leather coats. The hot weather makes cats even less likely to eat, so in summer, it is necessary to properly adjust the cat's meal time and eat smaller meals more often.

Slightly more for breakfast, less for lunch and dinner, and more for the cat before going to bed.

4. Eat less canned snacks

Snacks and canned food are not good for the cat's body, and there will be additives and preservatives in them. Just like children should eat less snacks, it’s okay to eat once or twice, but often giving cats snacks and cans can make cats picky eaters.

Treats and cans are only given as rewards to cats when they are doing well.

5. Improve the food every week

Sometimes cats also need to improve their food, not just feeding cat food. When necessary, you can cook some favorite meat for your cat as food, not too often, usually once every three or four days. However, the time to improve the food should not be too random. It is best to fix it, develop a habit, and let the cat know when there is something delicious.