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My cat is always hungry and tries to eat everything. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 14 days old | 7.055 lbs

My cat is always siffing food and trying to eat everything. Is that normal?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 29th, 2016

Kittens will try to sniff food to see if it is appetizing to them, and will try to eat it if it smells good. You may not be feeding her enough, and I would check the instructions on her food to make sure that she is getting the recommended daily allowance. It is not advisable to feed her human food, as there are many that are toxic to cats. I would try to keep her from eating your food, and increase her food as needed.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    Yes, at his age it is definitely normal, young cats can have a very good appetite and some cats will want to eat all the time. Make sure you are indeed feeding him enough and not too much.

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