I have 2 cats with very different dietary needs (one is 21 pounds and needs a diet food, the other is under 6 pounds and needs a high fat food, according to the vet). How do I keep the cats from eating each others food?
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Feed them in separate rooms
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feed them at different times. While one is eating entertain the other and vise versa. or put one in another room with the door closed until the other is done eating.
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I have the same problem, it is impossible to feed separately as they won't eat on demand and cross over when I am not looking. They are indoor cats and and where one is so is the other. Here's what works best for me, I have been trying to get them used to different bowls, one on either side of the counter and with constant persistence, with pushing and prodding they eventually gravitate to their own bowl and seem to prefer it rather than competing for food.
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You obviously must feed them seperately (in different rooms)and take up any un-eaten food after the meal. Good Luck!
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LOL! Sounds like my house. I've got a 23 lb. cat and a 5 month old kitten, a 7 lb female, 2 years old and a 4 lb female that is nearly 20 years old. Talk about varied requirements! I tired feeding separately, twice a day, but the cats just wouldn't eat when I fed them and since I've had a bout of hepatic lipidosis there is no way that I am getting near having hungry cats. I've tried feeding green beans to the fat cat, yes, the one in my avatar. I'm just about ready to give in. I've been feeding all natural no grains diet and they all look fabulous, except for the old lady. They all are very active and alert. I'm not going to worry about it and see if things work out, just by avoiding bad cat food and feeding the best I can buy.
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