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"Karen M." wrote in message ... Mary wrote: "Karen M." wrote in message om... Alison Perera wrote in message ... In article , "Karen M." wrote: snip I've been thinking - could the problem possibly be that his eyes are too close to the plate, so it kind of freaks him out? We have had two domestic longhair cats with shorter than average noses but not flat faces. Both of them splashed in their water bowl before drinking. I often wondered if this wasn't to help them see the water level as their eyes were pretty close for focusing. Neither one of them like(d) to eat out of bowls at floor level. Fluffer used to pick up pieces of the dry food with his paw and eat it from his paw. Isabel lays down next to the bowl. I'm thinking I should get something a little higher for her or put a shallower bowl up on something to raise the level of the food for her. Maybe adjusting the height off the floor for a flat nosed cat might help by presenting it at an angle they can get to easier without burying their nose it it. W |
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"Wendy" wrote in message ...
"Karen M." wrote in message ... Mary wrote: "Karen M." wrote in message om... Alison Perera wrote in message ... In article , "Karen M." wrote: snip I've been thinking - could the problem possibly be that his eyes are too close to the plate, so it kind of freaks him out? We have had two domestic longhair cats with shorter than average noses but not flat faces. Both of them splashed in their water bowl before drinking. I often wondered if this wasn't to help them see the water level as their eyes were pretty close for focusing. Neither one of them like(d) to eat out of bowls at floor level. Fluffer used to pick up pieces of the dry food with his paw and eat it from his paw. Isabel lays down next to the bowl. I'm thinking I should get something a little higher for her or put a shallower bowl up on something to raise the level of the food for her. Maybe adjusting the height off the floor for a flat nosed cat might help by presenting it at an angle they can get to easier without burying their nose it it. W Thank you! I'll pass this info on. |
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"Wendy" wrote in message ...
"Karen M." wrote in message ... Mary wrote: "Karen M." wrote in message om... Alison Perera wrote in message ... In article , "Karen M." wrote: snip I've been thinking - could the problem possibly be that his eyes are too close to the plate, so it kind of freaks him out? We have had two domestic longhair cats with shorter than average noses but not flat faces. Both of them splashed in their water bowl before drinking. I often wondered if this wasn't to help them see the water level as their eyes were pretty close for focusing. Neither one of them like(d) to eat out of bowls at floor level. Fluffer used to pick up pieces of the dry food with his paw and eat it from his paw. Isabel lays down next to the bowl. I'm thinking I should get something a little higher for her or put a shallower bowl up on something to raise the level of the food for her. Maybe adjusting the height off the floor for a flat nosed cat might help by presenting it at an angle they can get to easier without burying their nose it it. W Thank you! I'll pass this info on. |
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"Karen M." wrote in message ...
I was asked about this by a woman I know who adopted a flat-nosed Himalayan (sp?). Is there a particular kind of bowl or food that is best for such a cat? He has a harder time eating his food. She just got the Royal Canin for Persians, but I don't know if that is for Persians due to their flat faces, or some kind of special dietary requirements? Anybody?? Thanks! K According to the work they did in France, the funny "almond" shape makes it easier for these cats to pick up. There were no particular nutrient changes between the Persian version and other adult cat products. |
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"Karen M." wrote in message ...
I was asked about this by a woman I know who adopted a flat-nosed Himalayan (sp?). Is there a particular kind of bowl or food that is best for such a cat? He has a harder time eating his food. She just got the Royal Canin for Persians, but I don't know if that is for Persians due to their flat faces, or some kind of special dietary requirements? Anybody?? Thanks! K According to the work they did in France, the funny "almond" shape makes it easier for these cats to pick up. There were no particular nutrient changes between the Persian version and other adult cat products. |
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Ah, thanks! I'll pass this along too.
K Steve Crane wrote: "Karen M." wrote in message ... I was asked about this by a woman I know who adopted a flat-nosed Himalayan (sp?). Is there a particular kind of bowl or food that is best for such a cat? He has a harder time eating his food. She just got the Royal Canin for Persians, but I don't know if that is for Persians due to their flat faces, or some kind of special dietary requirements? Anybody?? Thanks! K According to the work they did in France, the funny "almond" shape makes it easier for these cats to pick up. There were no particular nutrient changes between the Persian version and other adult cat products. |
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Ah, thanks! I'll pass this along too.
K Steve Crane wrote: "Karen M." wrote in message ... I was asked about this by a woman I know who adopted a flat-nosed Himalayan (sp?). Is there a particular kind of bowl or food that is best for such a cat? He has a harder time eating his food. She just got the Royal Canin for Persians, but I don't know if that is for Persians due to their flat faces, or some kind of special dietary requirements? Anybody?? Thanks! K According to the work they did in France, the funny "almond" shape makes it easier for these cats to pick up. There were no particular nutrient changes between the Persian version and other adult cat products. |
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