Why did my cat stop eating dry food?

Yes, cats are not people. They don’t need variety. On the contrary, feeding the same foods to which the gastrointestinal tract of a pet gets used is preferable for them than a daily change in diet. However, it happens that a cat or a cat refuses the seemingly familiar and proven food. What is the reason for the refusal?

Food spoiled

One of the most common reasons cats refuse dry food is that it is rancid or weathered. The sense of smell of pets is much sharper than human, and a cat will never eat food that smells bad, even if its owners think that everything is in order with food. Industrial feed can deteriorate both after the expiration date and due to improper storage conditions. Feed should not be stored uncovered, next to the battery, or allowed to get wet. If your pet has been eating this food perfectly and with pleasure before, there may be no need to completely change the diet, and the problem of refusing to eat can be solved by buying a new package of the usual food.

The food is not suitable for the cat

It happens that for some reason the food is not suitable for the cat, but the owners notice this only when the pet completely refuses to eat. The owners should be alerted by irregular, liquid or, conversely, too dense stools of the animal, bad breath that appeared when changing food. Also, signs that the food is not suitable are excessive thinness or, conversely, obesity in a cat or unscheduled heavy molting. If these symptoms occur, you should promptly consult a doctor and change the food.

Too many goodies

If the food is chosen correctly, stored normally, and the cat, eating it, looked great, but then suddenly began to refuse food, then it is worth analyzing the pet’s diet. Perhaps you are pampering your pet too much by regularly offering him, in addition to the standard portion of food, various delicacies. Of course, the cat likes treats much more than the usual diet, and she tries to get them more and more often. In order to solve the problem with hunger strikes, it is worth completely abolishing goodies and leaving only the usual daily allowance of food.

Refusal of food due to illness

Sometimes the refusal to feed is not associated with the whims of the animal, but with serious health problems. Refusal to eat, general lethargy, unusual behavior, dull coat are all symptoms that require immediate veterinary attention. You can do this even without leaving your home — in the Petstory mobile application, veterinarians will consult you online in the form of a chat, audio or video call. The application can be installed by link.