How do I transition my cats wet food?

How do I transition my cats wet food?

Transition your cat to a new diet by substituting a little of the new stuff for the old in your pet’s usual meal. Swap out a little more at the next feeding, and so on, for seven days. Avoid giving your cat any treats or human food for at least six weeks while you’re experimenting with a new diet.

Can you switch a cat from wet to dry food?

The biggest challenge in switching diets occurs when changing from a moist food to a dry food. If your cat continues to resist eating dry food, mix a little warm water with it. After the cat has become accustomed to the moistened food, you can wean him or her onto the dry food.

How long does it take for a cat to get used to new food?

A good tip to follow is to transition your kitty from her old diet to her new diet gradually over the course of about 7 to 10 days. Mixing the two foods gradually will give your cat a taste of the new food without shocking her system.

How many times a day should I feed my cat wet food?

Many wet foods come in three-ounce cans and recommend feeding approximately one can a day for every three to three and a half pounds of body weight.

How can I get my Cat to eat wet food?

Have you tried putting just a little bit of wetfood mixed REALLY well into the dry food, so if she wants the wet food she’d have to eat both. Or try putting a little water in the dry food. Just experiment. Don’t worry too much, cats can test people just a dog would, and also know how to get spoiled Some cats will starve themselves.

What happens when you wean a cat off of dry food?

Cat parents who have weaned their cats off of dry food are usually amazed at the difference. Overweight cats who have been unable to lose weight are starting to lose fat and build muscle. Haircoats look sleeker and shinier. Stools decrease in volume and smell.

What should I do if my cat won’t eat?

If she doesn’t eat SOME dry food by the end of 3 days, then you might as well just feed her wet food and try to keep offering dry until the owner comes back. A cat will not starve themselves unless there is something VERY wrong. As far as the breath stinking, does the owner brush the cats teeth?

How do you transition a cat from dry to canned food?

If your cat is already getting a small amount of canned food or raw food as a special treat, she will probably be much more receptive to being transitioned to all canned food or even raw food. All you have to do is gradually increase the amount of canned or raw food, and decrease the amount of dry food, until you’re only feeding canned or raw.