Why is my cat not eating hard food?

A new flavor might just be enough to stimulate appetite. If your cat just won’t eat dry cat food, no matter what, canned food is acceptable. There are a few tricks you can try that might entice him to eat, however. You can try another brand or flavor of food that might taste better your cat.

Why does my cat not chew her dry food?

Dry Food. Cats are different than dogs—they do not chew their food. Cats teeth were developed for hunting to tear bite-sized pieces from their prey. Since cat food, either wet or dry, is already in bite-size pieces they just use their teeth to get it into their mouth and then they swallow it whole.

How can I make dry food more appealing to my cat?

Typically, warming food enhances its smell. As mentioned, smell is the first factor that cats use to determine if they will even try a food. By adding canned food, low-sodium chicken broth, or tuna to dry food and then warming it makes everything smell 10 times better and is more likely to entice your cat to eat.

Does the size of cat kibble matter?

Size and Shape Matter A kibble’s shape and size can impact many things like: Dental health – It is important that the cat’s teeth penetrate the kibble so that a ‘brushing effect’ can be achieved. This may help to reduce plaque, which can lead to tartar and encourages good oral health.

Why won’t my cat eat her dry food?

When a cat won’t eat dry food, she prefers wet foods that appear fresh. Another reason is thirst, so you have to check if there’s a problem with the water. Provide clean drinking water and try mixing the dry kibble with her favorite wet food to stimulate her appetite. Cats are choosy pets. Unlike dogs, cats are very difficult to please with food.

How to get your cat to eat wet food?

Your cat will first go for the treats but his following reaction will be eating the whole meal nonstop. You can put one, two, or three treats in its wet food, making sure to stick them inside the food, leaving the top exposed so your cat can smell them. Enhance the flavor with a nice wet food topper

What should I do if my cat is not eating properly?

Stop feeding extra foods and special treats and stick to a daily scheduled feeding routine. If possible, put down a small amount of food several times a day, as cats tend to be grazers. Put down the proper amount of food at a regular time each day and wait. If your cat won’t eat the offered food, try again later.

Can you mix canned cat food with dry cat food?

Mixing in a tablespoon or two of canned food to dry kibbles may provide a flavor boost. Canned cat food can be warmed slightly in the microwave (on a microwave safe dish or bowl), or you can spoon some warm water or chicken broth over the dry food to give it warmth and extra aroma.