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Why this happens

  • Offering food at set times and leaving it out only for short intervals, rather than giving free access all day, can help a cat learn that food is available at certain times and may encourage them to eat well.Source: VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Feeding two or three different cat foods provides flavor variety and may help prevent a cat from becoming very selective about what they will accept.Source: Cornell Feline Health Center
  • Treats are meant to be a small extra: the ASPCA says they should make up 5 percent or less of a cat's daily food intake, with the rest coming from a nutritionally complete cat food.Source: ASPCA

Quick tips

  • Keep treats small: 5 percent or less of your cat's daily food intake, with the rest coming from a nutritionally complete cat food.Source: ASPCA
  • Check where the bowl sits. Some cats eat less well if food is near the litter box, in a busy walkway, near their water, or where other animals are around.Source: PetMD
  • Keep food fresh and bowls clean — stale or rancid food in a dirty container can put a cat off their meal.Source: PetMD

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This quiz is for fun and general information and can't check your cat's health. If your cat stops eating completely, is losing weight, or seems unwell, please contact your veterinarian.

Source: Cornell Feline Health Center

Where to get help

If you're worried about your cat, call your vet. In an emergency or outside opening hours, call your vet's emergency number or the nearest emergency vet.

Contact details checked October 2026.

This quiz is for entertainment and general information only. It is not veterinary advice and cannot check your cat's health. If you are worried about your cat, please contact a veterinarian.