Question about the feeding of two cats on different diets. [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Sep 22, 2009 - 13 answers

Cat fanciers: is there a convenient way to keep dried bits of food from getting on the wall next to the cat food dishes? [more inside]
posted by kosmonaut on Jan 22, 2009 - 10 answers

can you feed your cat directly from the can?
posted by pharcide on Dec 31, 2008 - 14 answers

How can we stop our dog from antagonizing our cat before meal times? [more inside]
posted by slowfasthazel on Nov 28, 2008 - 6 answers

Am I hurting my 7-month-old kitten by letting him eat adult cat food? [more inside]
posted by CrazyGabby on Oct 30, 2008 - 12 answers

Could I eat cat litter? [more inside]
posted by Dr. Wu on Oct 19, 2008 - 8 answers

Our 20 pound monster of a cat had to be injected with a tranquilizer today at the vet. Afterwards, we were told not to give him any food or water until tomorrow. Google searches have turned up plenty of suggestions for how to tranquilize one's pet, but nothing mentioning not letting them eat or drink. We're obviously going to do as the vet says, but this cat has a darling habit of clawing furniture and knocking things off shelves when his dish is empty, so I can't help but wonder why. Any ideas?
posted by tomatofruit on Sep 4, 2008 - 12 answers

Catfilter: What is the texture of your cat's wet food? [more inside]
posted by DiscourseMarker on Jul 15, 2008 - 11 answers

I want to make my own homemade, raw meat (chicken and rabbit) cat food. My girlfriend thinks it's a bad idea. Almost everything I can find on the interwebs suggest that feeding a cat a BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) diet is healthy for the cat. This wiki suggests that there is no scientific evidence pointing to a clear resolution - in the references section there are some vets arguing one way or the other, but nothing concrete. Has anyone been there, done that, or have any other advice? [more inside]
posted by billysumday on Jun 11, 2008 - 16 answers

My cats are effectively ignoring their wet food in favour of their dry food. What can/should I do to keep them eating healthily? [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey on May 29, 2008 - 35 answers

Good, healthy cat food - whats the real deal and not just fluff that I pay extra for? [more inside]
posted by Carialle on May 8, 2008 - 37 answers

[SillyKittyFilter] Is it okay for my cat to eat pretzel sticks? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Mar 25, 2008 - 16 answers

What could have caused my cat's sudden lack of appetite? [more inside]
posted by Newbornstranger on Aug 26, 2007 - 12 answers

Is it reasonable to change my cat from wet food to dry food for a few days while I go on vacation? [more inside]
posted by FortyT-wo on Jul 23, 2007 - 12 answers

I have two cats who are used to eating together. But one has a weight problem that needs to be controlled. How can I get them used to eating separately? [more inside]
posted by logic vs love on May 28, 2007 - 6 answers

Our cat eats like a pig. [more inside]
posted by holgate on Jan 7, 2007 - 25 answers

Is there a human equivalent to premium cat food? That is to say, a single form of synthetic food that will serve all hunger and nutritional needs? If not, why not? [more inside]
posted by ontic on Oct 13, 2006 - 40 answers

What can we feed our cat in an emergency? [more inside]
posted by ubu on Sep 18, 2006 - 25 answers

Why does our cat try to cover our heads like litter when we sleep? Does our cat think we're filthy?!? I'm a little insulted... [more inside]
posted by ibeji on Jun 13, 2006 - 22 answers

Catfilter: Questions about prescription food and cat pee problems... [more inside]
posted by twiggy on May 25, 2006 - 16 answers

Looking for suggestions for a good dry food to feed two cats with slightly different needs. They refuse to play nice and eat from their "own" bowls, each preferring the other's food. [more inside]
posted by gilsonal on May 2, 2006 - 7 answers

Why does my bulldog ignore dead critters in the house? [more inside]
posted by Secret Life of Gravy on Apr 28, 2006 - 10 answers

I hope this doesn't wreck the experience for anyone... But why do the refried beans at Taco Bell smell just like canned cat food? This really bugs me.
posted by roguescout on Mar 17, 2006 - 17 answers

Help me find good wet food for my cat. [more inside]
posted by calistasm on Feb 7, 2006 - 15 answers

What do I feed my new kitten? [more inside]
posted by asnowballschance on Oct 17, 2005 - 9 answers

So, my new roommate brought a cat with her, and she's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. I want her to eat wet food as well as dry (she seems to love it), but everytime I open the can I retch. Has anybody found a way around this?
posted by jon_kill on Mar 24, 2005 - 26 answers

CatFilter: We've just taken in a friend's cat for two weeks. Unfortunately, it turns out that this cat is fed dry food twice a day, while our cat just grazes at her dry food all day. The visiting cat has no self-control over food and so we can't just leave our cat's food out, as it'll get eaten and make the visiting cat sick. Can my cat adapt to regulated feeding on such short notice? If she doesn't get enough to eat, until she learns to adapt, will there be side effects? I'm at a total loss here as to what to do.
posted by livii on Jul 22, 2004 - 7 answers

My cat is ~2 years old and has been fed wet food all her life. I've finally tired of the smell and inconvenience of it all and decided it's time for her to eat dry food (as it's better for her teeth anyway). Only problem is, she refuses to eat the dry food I've given her. I've tried two different brands, tried pouring the juice from her grody cat food over the dry stuff, and she hasn't really eaten in almost a week. The people at my pet store keep telling me to just try like, 35 different kinds of food, but I certainly don't have the money to do all that. Any suggestions on how to make a picky cat surrender the hunger strike?
posted by pikachulolita on Jul 9, 2004 - 30 answers

My cat almost always shows an interest in people food - until you offer it to her, upon which, almost invariably, she will sniff it and look disappointed. This happens even with uncooked chicken and tuna from the can. Also, whenever we open a can, she runs frantically into the kitchen and tries to see up on the counter - she eats dry cat food, and I've tried to serve her wet food, but no dice on that. Do cats really remember a specific food from the past? Is she hoping for something gross I would never buy, like canned pigs feet or something? Or was she perhaps posioned by people food and distrusts it now? She came from a shelter a couple of years ago (found in a motel) so I have no idea what her background is.
posted by agregoli on Feb 6, 2004 - 30 answers