Why do cats suddenly not eat cat food? The reason is very simple

Pet     8:48am, 5 August 2025

If your cat suddenly doesn't eat cat food, it may be because they have digestive tract diseases, or they may not like the taste of cat food. It is best to take them to the veterinarian immediately for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

The cat suddenly stops eating cat food, which may be because the cat food has deteriorated, so the cat will not eat this cat food. Secondly, it may also be because the owner usually feeds the cat too much canned or meat food, which makes the cat picky about food, so he doesn't like to eat cat food. In addition, cats will not eat cat food after they get sick, and it will also be accompanied by other symptoms, such as mental depression, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. If abnormalities are found, the owner should take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.

1. Cat food is spoiled. Cats have a very sensitive sense of smell. If the cat food is stored for too long, the cat will not eat it. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner prepare fresh cat food for the cat every day, and do not place too much at a time, otherwise the cat will not eat it after two days.

2. Picky food

If a cat simply does not eat cat food, but eats other foods very delicious and does not have any other abnormal symptoms, then the cat may be picky food. In this regard, owners can try to add some foods that cats usually like to eat, such as meat, canned food, snacks, etc., and then gradually reduce the amount of food until the cat only eats cat food.

3. Causes of diseases

If a cat not only does not eat cat food, but also has abnormal symptoms such as listlessness, vomiting, diarrhea, it may be that it is because of illness that does not eat. For example, colds, gastroenteritis and other diseases will affect the cat's appetite. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time, and then conduct treatment after determining the specific cause.