Cat Food And Finicky Cats
If you try to switch cat food on a finicky cat, they will most likely reject it in hopes that you will return to their old familiar brand of cat food. If you are trying to switch brands, have a bowl of their familiar cat food with the new brand next to it. You can try mixing the two brands and see if they will accept the latest cat food that way. If they start to vomit the new cat food up, it does not agree with their digestive system, so try a different brand and see if that works better. I always stick with the same brand of cat food, which usually agrees better with their system. Try to stick with the same brand of cat food if possible. Sometimes, they may stop making a brand, and you must have a backup plan.
Some Cats Are Finicky As To How They React Around People
Some cats do not wish to be held or touched, and others want to be held, and they love everyone who comes to your home. My cat Kohl was a people-person cat; he loved to be touched and had a laid-back personality. Some cats do not even want their owner to touch them, even though you have been around them since birth. If a kittens parent were skittish around people, their kittens would likely also be that way. Some of my cats have had a friendly mother and a father who was not a people cat. The kittens they had were friendly but on their terms. Feral cats never seem to warm up to people 100%, probably because some of them were abandoned by owners that they thought loved them but hurt or harmed them, and the trust issue remains regarding all human interactions.
Cat Carrier Problems
Most cats do not care to be put in a pet carrier. A good way to put them in is to put the back end in first, as it is not as scary for them that way. Some cats will cling to the carrier with their claws, and you have to release their claws before you can get them into the carrier safely. Some cats might rub the fur off their nose while in the carrier. If your cat is getting harmed in your carrier, buy a soft-sided carrier that will prevent them from rubbing off the fur from their nose. Finicky cats are scared to death of cat carriers. I have found that putting some catnip or treats in the carrier helps get them into the carrier safely.
Finicky Cats And Other Cats
If you bring another cat into your home, a finicky cat may start peeing on things in your house. Some cats do not want to share the attention you give to them with anyone or anything. There might be fighting matches, and your cat might ban the newcomer from getting close to you. Litterbox issues can arise quickly with a new cat in the house. Your cat may break something when your new cat is sitting there next to the object, so your new cat will get blamed for the broken item. Introduce cats slowly to each other as friendships are not formed overnight. Be patient and understanding with your finicky feline friend.
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