My cat bats tiny kibble. Does kibble size matter for cats?

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Does the size of kibble matter? I've been mixing a few kinds together and my cat does not tend to eat the very tiny ones but prefers the medium and larger sizes. Of course it could be the tastes, but I've noticed in the past that he usually just bats any tiny kibble out onto the floor. He does like to bite cardboard boxes occasionally so maybe he just likes to chew? He also gets canned for dinner. Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Male | neutered | 11 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Size of kibble doesn't really matter in a health sense, however some cats and dogs do tend to prefer certain sizes vs. others, just like some people prefer or dislike certain textures of foods. Chewing cardboard is a common cat thing, and is likely just playing. Best of luck with Avicenna!

My cat bats tiny kibble. Does kibble size matter for cats?

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