Being a responsible pet parent means making your pet a priority. If your work schedule dictates that you feed your pet very early in the morning, try to feed your pet within an hour of that same time each day. One way to help is to ensure that your pet is fed at approximately the same time of day every day. If you constantly change their routine, feeding them at different times on different days, this can cause them to become more finicky at mealtime. Pets are creatures of habit and rely on their pet parents to keep to a regular feeding / potty schedule. For more on cat or dog foods, read our article on senior pet food. People food simply does not have the proper nutrients a dog or cat needs to flourish. Stick to a dog or cat food that is designed for pets. One way to help is to stop feeding your pet people food and table scraps. If your senior pet’s appetite is changing and people treats and table scraps have become a more regular part of your pet’s diet, it stands to reason that they may start to turn their nose up at their commercial pet food. Let’s face it, people food generally has more fat and flavor, both of which may not be appropriate for your senior pet, but nonetheless, just taste better. Once dogs or cats have a taste of people food, they can become increasingly finicky about eating their commercial dog or cat food. Here are the top 10 reasons a senior pet may become finicky at meal time. There are many reasons a senior pet won’t eat, some are more serious than others, but if at any time your pet is becoming more finicky and is eating less and less, and especially if they are losing weight, they should be evaluated by a veterinarian or vet nutritionist. It can be especially concerning if your senior pet is also losing weight, or has developed other illnesses that may require eating in order to administer medications. Pet feeding can become a real source of stress for pet parents, especially if your cat or dog was a hearty eater at one time. Although it may seem counter-intuitive, some older pets just don’t love to eat. As pets age, pet feeding can become more challenging especially if your senior pet has become more finicky during meal time.
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