How I Solved My Cat’s Mealtime Boredom with New Food Options
As someone who grew up allergic to cats, I never thought I’d one day be a proud cat owner. From itchy eyes to asthma attacks, being around cats was always a struggle. But a few years ago, I realized something amazing—my allergies seemed to have faded. This discovery led to a life-changing decision: we decided to welcome a cat into our home.
Mittens, a sweet kitten with the most irresistible face, quickly became part of our family. I embraced my role as a cat mom with enthusiasm, determined to give him the best life possible. Like many cat owners, this meant spoiling him with toys, treats, and of course, food.
Understanding Mittens’ Food Preferences
Since Mittens was a baby, he has followed a specific feeding routine. He enjoys dry food throughout the day and wet food in the morning and evening. This routine works well, except when Mittens becomes bored with his food.
Recently, Mittens started refusing his usual meals. At first, he only wanted chunks, then switched to preferring pate. We even tried warming up his wet food in the microwave, but nothing seemed to satisfy him. It became clear that he needed a change.
Switching Up Mittens’ Food
One day, I noticed Mittens sniffing around the outdoor cat food bucket. To my surprise, he managed to knock off the lid and help himself to some of their food. That was when I realized it might be time to introduce a new food option into his diet.
During a shopping trip, I picked up a selection of cat foods, including dry food formulated for indoor cats and single-serve wet food cups. The single servings were a game-changer—no messy cans, no leftovers to store, and simple enough for my kids to help with mealtime.
A New Favorite
Mittens loved the new food! His excitement was immediate, especially for the indoor dry food variety. One day, I left the food bag on the kitchen floor, and Mittens couldn’t wait—he chewed through the side of the bag to get to it!
Now, Mittens enjoys his meals again, and I love the convenience and variety of food options. With so many flavors to choose from, I feel confident that Mittens’ meals will stay interesting and enjoyable for a long time.
Tips for Cat Owners
- Pay Attention to Preferences: Cats can be picky eaters, so observe their reactions to different textures and flavors.
- Mix It Up: Rotating between dry and wet food can keep mealtime exciting.
- Single-Serve Convenience: Look for single-serving options to reduce waste and make feeding easier.
- Store Food Securely: Keep food bags in sealed containers—especially if your cat has a habit of helping themselves!
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I never owned a cat before but I have of course heard of the Meow Mix brand. I love that you were able to get your cat to enjoy the food again.
Meow mix sure looks like the perfect cat food. I like that they have soft variants and seafood flavored ones. My cat would love it. I just have to be careful not to overfeed her or else she’s going to get fat.
You cat was so cute when it was small! My Mom’s cat is also a picky eater!!
Our cat gets picky too and he loves to play in his water so we have quite the combination.
Happy to know that Mittens is finally loving to eat again. It is difficult to find the right food that cats would enjoy. Thankfully, Meow Mix was able to tune in to this need.
Cats can be such stinkers. But they’re at least lovable stinkers. I’m glad you finally got your cat to enjoy his food again. That can be tough!
I don’t have cats but I am no stranger to a finicky eater like my dog Mellie was. We tried everything and in the end I fed her by hand. Meow Mix looks like the one for your cat.
I’m so glad I came across this site. My cat would not eat her food at all. However, evertime I cooked she would be there doing her “Dad, I’m hungry!” cry. I gave in and gave her some turkey deli meat, but she threw it up minutes later. I will buy it! Thank you!