Why Is My Cat Part 2

[pastafreak]

...wasting so much damn food? Nice stuff I bought him because he liked it? Now at least 25% of those cute little tins and single serve pouches are ending up in the bin.
I can't even deduct it from his allowance, or trade the tins he doesn't like for ones he does ...grrr

[wolf63]

You can get a special device that cleans up all the cat food and there will be no mess.

I had one like this: https://postimg.cc/bGgdXCLv

☺☺

[Gromit]

Give him/her half measures. May be the heat that is making your cat want to eat less.

[pastafreak]

Lol wolf!!
Gromit...he'll then eat that small measure...and push the rest to the sides of the bowl because it's not up to scratch.
He's just a little sod. ;)
Oh well...he could do with losing a pound or 2.

[wolf63]

Does he demand food because his bowl is empty only for you to check and discover ... https://postimg.cc/gnjbDYxj

[haras2]

I find that having a couple of collies to polish off any leftovers solves the problem

[haras2]

I find that having a couple of collies to polish off any leftovers solves the problem
OOps Wolf ! Didn't see your post

[wolf63]

My boy died way back in 1988 haras2. He was just nine months old in the photograph.

[dustypuss]

Don't feed your cat for just one day . A remarkable change will happen.

[pastafreak]

Wolf @ 21:31...he actually eats 90% of his dry food...but I prefer him to eat mostly wet.
Dustypuss...but those EYES!! And the sorrowful MEOOOOOWS!
As it is, he usually just stares at me. Except first thing in the morning...when he swipes at my feet.

[dustypuss]

I know it hard but you got to do it . Otherwise the cat will play you for ever

[Gill1941]

My tom is still eating everything in sight but the female is not eating as much.
I'm sure it is the heat. I'm not eating much either.

[smurfchops]

Give him small portions a few times a day instead of one small portion. That’s how cats eat in the wild. Sounds as if you don’t love him very much …l hope you do.

[wolf63]

smurfchops - what makes you reach the conclusion that Pasta doesn't love Toby? It's a very strange conclusion to make.

[calmck]

Pasta has done wonders with Toby since becoming his slave. She was very patient and understanding to his needs and foibles. He has blossomed to being a cat from a scaredy-cat who hid most of the time

[pastafreak]

He's still quite anti-social...I think he puts up with me, lol
He'll never be a cuddly cat, but he has his ways. Head butts for attention and initiates play sessions. Will only play with foil balls...he's suspicious of anything else.
Keeps my bed warm all day...goes and sleeps elsewhere when I come up to bed. I'd love him to be a trusting lap cat...but I was told he quite likely never would.
I'm not sure how smurfchops got the impression she did...?

[pastafreak]

Ps...giving him very small portions throughout the day is how I've always fed him.

[calmck]

Mine have dry food available all day then 1 wet 85gm pack morning and evening. 2 are on my bed all day, go out about 6pm, come in for food at 11pm and stay on the bed for an hour with me then off until they wake me at 7. One took 3 years to be on the bed with me. The other 5 are all over the house, 1 has never slept with anyone, 1 sleeps with the dog, 1 with the grand kids. The other 2 are not people cats. Have you tried resting on the bed with Toby during the day. Just go and put your feet up next to him

[wolf63]

My brother and his kids stayed with a family friend for a few days.
During the night my nephew started screaming, he had woken up and discovered a cat up close and staring at his face. He had never interacted with a cat and was a big scared of them.

He thought that all cats were like Frankie and Merlin - they would run away when the kids came into the house and stay hidden until they left.

I don't think I will be able to convince him that they are not evil animals.

[pastafreak]

I'm sure he'll just leave, lol. Right now, because of the heat, he's been sleeping on the floor next to my bed. If I go to ...cautiously...step over him, he's gone. Such an odd boy sometimes.

[pastafreak]

Lol wolf...who was more shocked. Kids, or cats?