Why does a cat take food out of a bowl onto the floor: there is a simple explanation - the pet is not being "naughty" at all

13.11.2024 05:20

Many cats do not want to eat from a bowl.

They take the food out of the container and start eating directly from the floor.

Some owners are irritated by this behavior of their furry friends.

But don’t rush to accuse your four-legged friend of “hooliganism”.

Know that your pet did not intend to make you angry.

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Most likely, the animal simply finds it uncomfortable to eat from a bowl.

Your task is to find the source of the problem and understand what exactly is causing the cat to put food on the floor.

Having received the necessary information, certain measures must be taken.

Why does a cat take food out of a bowl: the most common reason

Most often, the problem is explained as follows: the cat's whiskers constantly touch the edges of the dishes.

Because of this, the animal experiences unpleasant sensations and begins to shift food onto the floor.

Most likely, you have chosen a bowl of the wrong shape for your pet: the dish is too narrow. Just replace the container with a wider one.

Other possible reasons

It is possible that the cat takes food out of the bowl to avoid eating food near a water source.

The animal may take such a step if the container with food is next to a dish filled with water. Place these containers so that they stand further from each other.

There is also a possible explanation for the problem: the cat has difficulty separating large pieces of food in the bowl. That is why the fluffy one takes the food out onto the floor. In this case, start feeding your four-legged friend only finely chopped food.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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  1. Why does a cat take food out of a bowl: the most common reason
  2. Other possible reasons