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Originally Posted by BenMax
I am confused as to why they would not even consider.
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Cats learn early (like by 7-8 weeks or so) what is considered safe to eat, and generally tend to be less adventurous as they get older. It's a safety mechanism to help them avoid toxic foods. This makes them very suspicious of new things and can take quite a bit of patience to overcome in some cats. Since a cat's appetite is largely determined by it's sense of smell, it may just be a matter of making the unfamiliar scent of raw meat more familiar. Perhaps you can try putting a small piece beside their regular food dish and just leaving it there for a few hours. Replace with a fresh piece every so often. They may eventually try it on their own.
If you can get your cats on canned food, it is sometimes easier to then transition to raw because you can introduce tiny bits of raw into the canned.
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Originally Posted by BenMax
Anyways, now I am confused as to what is the best CAN FOOD for cats...so much information and I don't know where to go anymore.  |
One of the better sources of info on cat food is this site (it's a long but easy read).:
http://www.catinfo.org/ Tells you what to look for and mentions some of the better commercial foods. There are also tips on how to transition:
http://www.catinfo.org/#Transitionin...o_Canned_Food_
In a nutshell: grain-free is ideal, preferably minimal to no by-products, limit fish-based foods. Some that fit the bill: Wellness, Nature's Variety Instinct, Innova Evo 95%, By Nature .....
Hope that helps!