Why You Shouldn't Leave Uneaten Food in Your Cat's Bowl: Many Cat Owners Don't Even Think About It

06.03.2023 14:26

Feeding a cat is a routine procedure that the animal's owners have to perform day after day.

However, uneaten food left in a bowl can become a source of problems for the cat and its owner.

The first reason why you shouldn't do this is that tasty morsels can become excellent bait for all sorts of insects - flies, ants and others.

In addition, over time, leftover food may simply spoil, which can lead to poisoning.

Even if your pet's digestive tract is able to cope with the "tainted" treat, it is possible that he will develop a food allergy or intolerance.

Cat and meat
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Avoiding such problems is not as difficult as it may seem at first glance.

You have two options - either feed your cat small portions throughout the day, or remove uneaten food from the bowl 20-30 minutes after the meal.

In addition, you can always opt for an automatic feeder.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor