Why won't my cat eat new grain-free food and squats by her bowl?

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Hi both mia and stella havent been eating i switched over to grain free cause stella was deathly ill. But they aren't eating it. Yes ok.. i gave in like a bad pawrent and fed them some table food.. ugh i havent done it lately cause that makes it worse . Stella (cat) 10 mon old stands by her bowl and does the movement as if she were using litter box and walks away. I am like r u telling me ur food tastes/smells like shit? Hahaha. Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Female | spayed | 9 months and 22 days old | 5 lbs

Liz DeWandeler, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear that Stella was so sick! The posture you are describing (squatting outside the litter box) could indicate that Stella is having an issue with either peeing or pooping, or there could be a behavioral issue. As far as not eating the food goes, sometimes cats will act picky when they know that they will get something special if they hold out for a while. If they are otherwise acting fine (drinking, not vomiting or lethargic), try putting the food down for meal times, then picking up whatever is left after 15 minutes. You can also talk with your vet about the strange behavior and get their advice. Best wishes!

Why won't my cat eat new grain-free food and squats by her bowl?

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