The Bowl Boss

Your cat has trained you beautifully.

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Why this happens

  • Giving treats or table scraps throughout the day can cause an aversion to the regular food, and can also lead to weight gain.Source: PetMD
  • Offering a buffet of many different foods is best avoided — cats with a poor appetite feel full quickly, so small amounts at regular intervals work better than lots of options at once.Source: International Cat Care
  • Cats may not feel safe enough to eat, so reviewing feeding locations, times and food choice, and looking at behavior with others in the home, can help.Source: PetMD

Quick tips

  • Cap the treats at 5 percent or less of your cat's daily food intake, and let a nutritionally complete cat food do the rest.Source: ASPCA
  • Skip the buffet — offer one food at a time in small amounts at regular intervals instead of several options at once.Source: International Cat Care
  • When your cat skips a meal, don't swap in a treat: put the usual amount down again at the next regular mealtime. A cat should start eating once they know no extra treats are coming; if yours doesn't, talk to your vet.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.