Animals' refusal to eat can be due to various reasons. The most harmless thing that could happen is that the smell of the food has disappeared, or it was of poor quality to begin with.
In other cases, the pet owner will have to solve a difficult problem.
We will tell you in which cases you need to go to the vet, and when you can handle it yourself.
Reasons
1. Lack of appetite can be a sign of hidden diseases, stress after moving and other changes in the environment.
2. Remember that domestic cats will not eat stale or low-quality food, and especially not from a dirty bowl.
3. Also, cats may become bored with the food they eat day after day.
When to go to the vet
If your pet has not eaten for two days, has become lethargic, has vomiting and digestive problems.
An increase in temperature may also be the cause.
Only a specialist can make a diagnosis and only after ordering tests.
Stimulate appetite
1. You can change the food. If you used dry food, offer canned meat.
2. Home-cooked food can be reheated.
3. You can add aromatic low-fat broth or oil from canned food to the food, which will act as a flavor enhancer.
4. Try to entertain your pet with games, wash the bowl or put it in another place.
5. Be sure to follow the feeding schedule. Most often, cats are recommended to be fed 2 times a day.
Attention and adherence to recommendations for caring for pets will help get rid of known problems and extend the life of your pets.
