Recently, you may be excited to prepare for your new member of the family, the cat. You bought food, water, cat litter, toys, and more. But when you put food in front of your cat and it doesn't eat it, it makes you very upset. So, what should I do when a new cat doesn’t eat?
First of all, you need to understand why cats don't eat.
New environments, drugs, diseases, stress and diet changes are common causes of cats not eating.
Sometimes cats may be unwilling to eat because of bad taste or food that expires.
If you determine the reason why the cat doesn't eat, you can take corresponding measures.
If it is because of the new environment, then you need to give the cat enough time to adapt.
Quiet, comfortable environment can help cats adapt to the new environment.
If you are stressed, you can try to relieve stress and make your cat more relaxed.
If the cat is sick, you need to go to a pet hospital and treat the cat according to the doctor's advice.
Once you figure out why, you can start focusing on the food.
Try to prepare some high-quality food for your cat, such as cat food rich in protein, vitamins and minerals.
In addition, you can also try giving your cat some special diet, such as wet food or adding nutritional supplements.
If cats don't eat dry food, you can try to replace them with wet food.
Some cats prefer wet food because they are more scented and moist.
You can also try adding something your cat like, such as small fillets or cooked chicken.
In other words, you can fiddle with cat food and see which food they prefer.
You can also try to create a comfortable and quiet environment when feeding cats.
If you have multiple cats, you need to prepare food and water for them separately, because cats are territorial.
It is also a good idea to keep food bowls away from the litter box and sleeping area.
Of course, if you try the above method, the cat still doesn't eat, you need to take it to the veterinarian.
They can provide you with more professional advice and ensure your cat is healthy.
In short, when a new cat doesn't eat, you need to first find out why the cat doesn't eat.
You can then take measures such as changing the type of food, reducing stress and creating a comfortable environment for it.
If all measures are ineffective, you need to take your cat to the veterinarian as soon as possible.
Hopefully these methods can help your cat get healthier and return to normal eating habits faster.