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Do cats like variety in their cat food? Iams has a variety of flavors...
I have a Maine Coon cat and I've been feeding him Iams cat food since I found some Iams printable coupons online. He's my first Maine Coon cat (well, really my first cat) and when I went to the store I noticed that Iams had a variety of different cat food flavors. It made me very curious about what cats like to eat.
The Iams printable coupons I have do not specify which flavor I have to buy to get a discount (or free bag in a few cases) so I'm not limited to one particular flavor of Iams cat food. I really just want to make my Main Coon cat happy and healthy.
So, I was thinking about my Maine Coon cat and how I'd feel if I had to eat the same cat food every day. Basically what I want to know is if I should change his cat food every so often to give him a little change in his diet. Should I change brands or stay with Iams cat food? Should I buy two bags of Iams cat food and alternate them every other day for his benefit? Should I alternate between wet and dry cat food too or just stick with the dry Iams cat food I have been feeding him? Or am I completely wrong and they hate variety in what they eat?
Any information on how to properly feed a cat would be appreciated!
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I've found from experience that it's not always the flavor change that they don't like it's the brand. I've never had a problem with different flavors. It's when I changed brands they seemed to turn their noses up at it. As for alternating between wet and dry it's your choice. I try to feed them mostly dry and on occasion feed them wet food. I do recommended sticking to Iams but it really depends on the cat you might have no trouble switching. It's worth a try :)
-Tara
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Cats are like people, each is different and has a different preference. One of my friends has two cats that won't eat anything but one kind of food every day, but my cat won't eat the same thing twice in a row. If I try to give her the same flavors of food two days in a row, she just doesn't eat the second day. It took me awhile to figure it out, her being my first cat, but now I get it. My baby is a kitten, so she needs a lot of food. I give her one can of wet food a day, once in the morning and once at night. I keep dry food out for her, but she's fine eating the same dry food every day. I also found a brand that I really like for her (Royal Canin makes fantastic kitty kibble, it even smells good to me) that keeps her fur soft and her breath fresh. I think she's getting a little sick of it, though, so I'm gonna try to find another flavor of that.
You'll know if your cat doesn't want to eat the same thing every day. If he doesn't seem excited about the food you're giving him he probably wants something different.
On the other hand, if he doesn't want any variety, then he might be confused about what you're trying to give him, and not want to eat anyway. Experiment. Get a couple different flavors, give them to him and watch his reaction.
Really, it depends on the cat.
As far as proper feeding, I've heard everything from don't give them wet food to give them wet food every day. They always need dry food, though. It has the most nutrients, it keeps them healthiest, and keeps their teeth clean. Dental treats are also good (I give my kitty feline greenies - you can get them at any pet store). My cat doesn't seem to be happy unless she gets wet food every day, though I'm trying to make sure I don't give her more than one can. I'd consult your vet to make sure your cat is getting enough nutrients if you're not sure.
But as long as his fur is nice and soft, and his nose isn't dried out or anything, he's probably fine. Listen. If he cries for food, even though he has a full bowl of dry food, give him some wet. If he won't eat the wet, give him fresh dry food. Your cat will find a way to communicate with you. They're smart like that.
Good luck!
-Siren =)
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You could use one type of Iams dry cat food and every other day or so give your cat a can of wet food. That would give it variety and keep it on a steady healthy diet at the same time. I really don't think they get tired of eating the same thing..my cats are always happy to eat the food every day but are especially excited about the canned food.
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