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Hi Karen,
I must be the weakest person going when it comes to animals. I tried the baby food and believe it or not all they did was lick off the baby food and left the actual food. Karen, I have to get strict about this. Can't I just put one food down and ignore them and pray that they will eventually eat it? They are getting wet food in the morning, except my little girl really does not like wet food, she only takes a couple of bites. There are 5 bowls of food down right now. This is ridiculous. Any other suggestions of how I can eliminate some of this food?
They own me I don't own them. They have me over a barrel.
Hi Ellen,
What, you didn't know they own you? LOL Ok you try this trick and see if it works. Take some tuna water,(water from a can of tuna or add tuna to water), and sprinkle it on the dry food. See if that will tempt them. You can also just do like you said. Leave out the dry food and see what happens. You will have to watch the weight of them. If they drop weight from not eating you are going to have to switch them back to the dry they like. Or you can just feed them wet only. That also will work for them. You can also try mixing the dry in with the wet in the morning and try to see if they eat it that way. Hope one of these suggestions work. Good luck and take care.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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