How to Help Your Cat Change Diets
If you’re reading this, chances are you have come to realise just how unhealthy many store-bought cat foods can be. And if you’re anything like myself, you care enough for your cat that you want to know that they are eating the right foods so that they can avoid many common ailments and be happy and healthy.
I am going to discuss a simple method for transitioning your cat from an unhealthy diet to a natural and raw diet.
The first thing to realise is that cats are much like us – they are creatures of habit. And if your cat is older, it may require a bit more effort and patience on your part to help them move to a healthier diet. Your cat will have a natural reluctance to change, some more so than others. What is most important is to go at the cat’s own pace, and never force them into a new way of eating. Make sure that they are always eating SOMETHING on a daily basis!
As the caregiver of your cat – it is important that you believe fully in the new eating regime yourself. Cats can sense subtle changes in the way you act around them including your body language. If you put out a new meal for them and you feel uncertain and worried about what might happen – your cat will pick up on this. In order to avoid this from happening – take the time to recognise exactly why you are making the change, and all the positive reasons for it. Almost instantly, all anxiety will disappear and your cat won’t be concerned either.
Also, you should create scheduled times of day where food is actually served. For example at 7:30am through to 8:00am in the morning, and 6:00pm to 6:30pm in the evenings. Once the cat realises that this is the only time food is available they will come to appreciate anything that is served during this time. Let’s not forget that cats are great hunters too, so they might sneak in a tasty mouse in between meals!
Another technique for helping cats transition include mixing in raw and natural food with their standard cat food. Slowly but surely take the old food out of the dish – your cat won’t know it happened! Be sure to serve cat food at body temperature – as this is what cats prefer. Don’t be afraid to use portion control for raw meat, and freeze the portions to avoid waste (using ice cube containers works well).
You should always go at your cat’s pace. Never force them into a diet whether it’s healthy or not. Your cat must continue to eat SOMETHING every day. Cats are particularly susceptible to fatal liver disease called hepatic lipidosis, which is brought on by starvation. Show patience with your cat – sooner or later they’ll take to your new healthy meals and they’ll love you for it!
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