Cat Health & Safety

If your cat ever turns up their nose at their food bowl or goes on a hunger strike, there are a few tricks you can try to tempt their appetite. Start with some extra stinky canned food — seafood varieties will often fit the bill (and don’t be afraid to go cheap, bottom shelf at the supermarket in these instances … kitty’s gotta eat!). Warm the food gently in the microwave — not too hot! — or add warm tap water. This can help bring out the stink. (Aroma is super important for cats when eating!) Try sprinkling FortiFlora®, a particularly tasty probiotic for cats, nutritional yeast, or a little Parmesan cheese on their food. These can act as taste enhancers for some cats. But take note: If your cat’s appetite doesn’t perk up within 24 hours, it’s time for a trip to the vet! Low appetite could be a sign of pain, infection, digestive obstruction, or a host of other problems. And a cat that doesn’t consume enough calories daily can wind up with hepatic lipidosis, a form of liver failure.