Why does my cat only lick treats and not chew his dry food?

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I have a cat Humane Society his name is Norbert he has leukemia he seems to be doing okay couple of things that I think are kind of weird he still sleeps next to his litter box and when I feed him special treats like canned salmon or oysters he will only lick the oil off the meat and he never eats the meat I also kind of notice when I watch him eat his cat food kind of just swallows I don't think he chews is food they're really tiny pellets from Blue Buffalo yeah I feed in the best of everythin. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | 2 years and 8 months old | 13 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

If he is a “food hound” and loves to eat then it is possible that he just eats his dry food so fast that he doesn’t bother chewing it. Cats are very texture oriented so it is possible that he doesn’t like the softer food or treats which may be why he just licks the oil off of them. If you ever notice him trying to eat and the food falls out of his mouth, he is excessively drooling, or he is pawing at his face then I would be more concerned about a mouth or tooth problem. I would have your vet look at him if this is a concern. As far as him sleeping next to his litter box, this may just be a personal preference. You can give him new beds or hiding spots around the house with blankets around the house so he has options. I hope this helps! Norbert is really lucky to have found you!

Why does my cat only lick treats and not chew his dry food?

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