What causes decreased appetite in cats?

What causes decreased appetite in cats?

Reasons for a poor or no appetite in cats include stress, illness, and even just a preference for a tastier food. Changes in how your cat is fed, such as location or type of food or food bowl, can affect how much your cat will eat.

What do you do if your cat doesn’t eat enough?

Does my cat have anorexia?

1. Warm the food up.
2. Offer strong smelling foods such as sardines.
3. Try different brands of pet food.
4. Try hand-feeding your cat and check their nose is clean (the smell of the food helps to stimulate their appetite).
5. Heat up your cat’s food to their body temperature (38C)

How can I stimulate my cats appetite?

Try catnip. Some cat owners have said that catnip has stimulated their cat’s appetite. It’s worth a try, as it can’t harm them, and it can be a form of enrichment.

What are the signs of a cat not having an appetite?

Presenting signs that may appear in cats or kittens with a lack of appetite can vary from cat to cat but they may include the following: • Pain in mouth – Dental disease, broken tooth, lesions or sore mouth. Cats that won’t eat may or may not have other associated symptoms.

How long does it take for a kitten to lose its appetite?

Whatever may be causing your cats loss of appetite, not eating can have an impact on your cat’s health even after as little as 24 hours. For a kitten; especially younger than 6 weeks old, food avoidance for just 12 hours can be damaging. If you want some more advice please contact our expert nurses over the phone.

Why does my cat eat less than other cats?

Other cats may be prone to eating less following sporadic vomiting episodes due to hairballs, plant ingestion, or other unexplained reasons. Cats with chronic upper respiratory issues will often have periods of diminished appetite related to nasal congestion.

What foods can I give my Cat when he has lost his appetite?

Using strong smelling or strong flavoured foods such as fish, chicken or prawns may help as cats appetites can get stimulated by smell. If you are still unsure please contact our expert nurses. If your cat has to avoid some foods due to illness or treatment then it may be worth checking with your vet before trying a new food.

Is it normal for a cat to lose its appetite?

Cat loss of appetite. Cats and kittens are well known to be less food orientated than dogs. They can be fussy or picky eaters but when they are not eating all together it can be a worry.

Other cats may be prone to eating less following sporadic vomiting episodes due to hairballs, plant ingestion, or other unexplained reasons. Cats with chronic upper respiratory issues will often have periods of diminished appetite related to nasal congestion.

Using strong smelling or strong flavoured foods such as fish, chicken or prawns may help as cats appetites can get stimulated by smell. If you are still unsure please contact our expert nurses. If your cat has to avoid some foods due to illness or treatment then it may be worth checking with your vet before trying a new food.

How can I tell if my cat is not eating?

Although the clearest sign that your cat is not eating is to observe them refusing food each time it’s given to them, there are other symptoms that can be present that can help narrow down what may be causing the food avoidance. Keep a lookout for any of the following signs, as they can indicate an issue such as disease: