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Why does my kitten refuse food and try to cover it like poop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Scottish Fold Longhair | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 11 days old | 6.7 lbs

Hello, I have a Scottish fold kitten who is 6 month old. I have tried to get her reallly good food but every kind I get her she only sniffs at then attempts to cover it up like it’s poop. I cannot afford to keep buying her different kinds for her to keep refusing. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on January 1st, 2019

Congratulations on your new kitten Una! Since Una is a picky eater, you may want to buy food from pet stores that offer a money back offer for food if a pet doesn't like it. I believe Petsmart may offer such a policy but you should double check that. Foods I have found that pets tend to like are Royal Canin and Purina ProPlan. Offer canned and dry as the variety may help encourage eating. Best of luck and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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