What can I do if my cat suddenly dislikes its food or has dietary changes?Updated 2 months ago
Changes in a cat's diet or sudden disinterest in food can be challenging. To encourage your cat to eat, consider warming the food or adding flavorful toppings such as anchovies, tuna, or low-sodium broth. Gradually transitioning to our food is also recommended, by mixing increasing amounts of the new food with the old over a period of days. This allows your cat to adjust to the new diet slowly. We have another article specifically on transitioning to identity.
Many pet parents find that their pets take to our food immediately. However, some—especially cats—may need a transition period since we don’t use chemical palatinates or sugars like many pet foods. These additives can make pets fixated on certain diets which they must be weaned from, whereas our recipes are naturally palatable due to their high meat content—typically 1.5 to 3 times more than most commercial pet foods.
To transition to identity, we recommend starting with a mix of ¾ of your pet’s current food and ¼ of our food for 3–4 days. Gradually increase the proportion of our food over 10–14 days until your pet is eating 100% identity. If you notice soft stools, or vomiting simply hold at the current ratio or slightly reduce the amount fed for a day or two before continuing the transition. Our diets contain 95% meat, poultry or fish compared to just 30-45% in most pet foods, so it may take a little time for your pet’s digestion to adjust.
Let us know if you have any questions—we’re happy to help!