Help, my cat won’t eat! Read our 7 tips.

Tip 3: Make the food wet or warm it up

Another tip is to moisten your cat's kibble with warm water. This way, the kibble will smell stronger, which often encourages eating more quickly. When you give your cat wet food, you can warm it slightly. This also helps the food smell stronger.

Tip 4: Change the flavor

If your cat really refuses to eat, try a different flavor. Sometimes a cat simply gets tired of a certain flavor. Changing the protein source can then stimulate eating.

Make sure to switch your cat gradually to the new flavor.

Tip 5: Change the diet, but gradually

If your cat still doesn't want to eat after changing the flavor, it may be that he no longer likes the food from the brand he is currently getting. In that case, you can choose to switch to another brand. When switching your cat to a different brand of food, do this gradually. Cats can sometimes have difficulty adjusting to new food. For these animals, taste, smell, and texture are very important. Switching suddenly to a different food can make your little house tiger turn up his nose at the food. Moreover, a sudden switch can cause stomach and intestinal issues. Therefore, switch gradually over about 9 days. This way, you give your cat time to get used to a new smell, taste, and texture.

You can only switch gradually when moving from one crunchy kibble to another crunchy kibble. When switching from fresh meat or a pressed kibble to a crunchy kibble, it's best to switch all at once.

Extra tip: with a XL Sample Pack you can gradually switch your cat to delicious and healthy Riverwood cat food.

Tip 6: Add something extra

You should save this tip for last. Once you've tried it, there's a good chance your cat won't want anything else! Look for a canned food or another ingredient, such as the water from a can of tuna or sardines, that your little house tiger really likes. Add a small amount of this food or ingredient to your cat's kibble. Et voilà, there's a good chance your pet will now happily finish their bowl.

In this case, a liquid or canned food works best. You can mix this through the kibble. If you add a dry ingredient to the kibble, your cat might still pick out the tastiest bits and leave the kibble behind…

Riverwood Caviar for Cats wet foods are ideal as a supplement alongside your cat's kibble. These wet foods for cats contain no less than 51% tuna fillet and are also topped with a delicious topping. We're sure your purring house tiger will love it!

Tip 7: Schedule a visit to the vet

Sometimes a medical issue can be the cause of your cat's behavior. If the animal doesn't feel well, the urge to eat is absent. Additionally, a cat may have dental problems. This causes pain while eating, making a cat leave its food untouched. If you suspect a medical cause is making your cat leave its food, schedule a visit to the vet to rule out any medical problems.

After reading these 7 tips, you know what to do. Start by assessing the food bowl; if you think there's nothing wrong with it, try heating the current food or give your cat a different flavor. If this still isn't successful, your cat may be bored with its current food, and we recommend trying a different food.
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