CATDOLL : How to prevent cats from being picky eaters?

Reasons why cats are picky eaters:

1. Cats are seriously lacking in zinc gluconate, which causes them to become picky eaters. In this case, it is recommended to supplement cats with zinc.

2. Cats will become picky eaters if they eat the same type of cat food for a long time. It is recommended to feed cats mixed food and change the brand of cat food every once in a while. It should be noted here that mixed food does not mean to mix cat food together, but to change the brand of food every once in a while. If you feed multiple types of cat food together, it will cause excessive absorption of the cat's stomach and intestines, leading to indigestion.

Ways to prevent cats from being picky eaters:

1. Develop good eating habits

Be hard-hearted and don't share the joys and sorrows with your cat, because once the cat tastes human food, it will resolutely leave the embrace of cat food. It is said that it is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality. Developing good eating habits and persevering are the best ways to prevent cats from being picky eaters. The use of nutritional supplements can also improve cats' picky eating habits. In summer, most cats will have less interest in food. This is not real picky eating, but cats need to control their calorie intake. When the temperature rises, the calories needed by cats will decrease, and they will eat less in hot weather. This is a common phenomenon. In order to increase the cat's appetite in summer, you can give the cat some canned cat food.

2. Feed in small amounts and frequently

Kittens under 3 months old can be fed four or even five times a day, and those between 3 and 8 months old can be fed three meals a day. Cats over 8 months old and adults know how to control their food intake, and they will stop eating once they feel full. Therefore, it is completely possible to provide a buffet for adult cats, as they also have the habit of eating small amounts and multiple times a day.

3. Don’t develop unnecessary feeding methods

Some cat owners will find ways to feed their cats when they don’t eat. For example, if a cat occasionally doesn’t eat or eats very little, some people will try to feed it with their hands. The owner will be very happy after the cat eats, and will continue to do so the second time. Over time, the cat will habitually think that only food fed by people’s hands is edible.