Mixing in the Fancy Feast

I have a tough time getting my four cats to agree on a main source of
wet healthy food. We used to all like ProPlan Salmon and Rice but then
they changed the formula and we don't like it anymore. So we tried
some BFF stuff and we kind of like the yellow can, and we might accept
some MaxCat and maybe some Wellness. But mostly we just like looking
at the food as if to say "you really expect us to eat this ****?"

While I was away, the catsitter had some problems getting them to eat
so she mixed in some Fancy Feast with the healthier stuff. She said
that they would then eat it all, so I tried it and sure enough,
they'll eat almost anything if there is some Fancy Feast mixed in.

I feel stupid. I would sometimes give them Fancy Feast but it just
never occurred to me to mix them together. I guess they get used to
the taste if it's mixed in with something they like. Every day I learn
anew just how weird my little beasties are.

lol, one of the questions i asked my vet at our recent, "check of the
hordes" was
"what wet food do you feed when you want them to eat and nutrition isn't the
issue?"

her answer after the entire staff cracked up because she was embarraased,
was" well when you eat junk food you go for either taste or comfort, so i
just give them fancy feast because all three like it, the techs all were
laughing as we left,

Lee

" "dgk" wrote in message
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I have a tough time getting my four cats to agree on a main source of
wet healthy food. We used to all like ProPlan Salmon and Rice but then
they changed the formula and we don't like it anymore. So we tried
some BFF stuff and we kind of like the yellow can, and we might accept
some MaxCat and maybe some Wellness. But mostly we just like looking
at the food as if to say "you really expect us to eat this ****?"

While I was away, the catsitter had some problems getting them to eat
so she mixed in some Fancy Feast with the healthier stuff. She said
that they would then eat it all, so I tried it and sure enough,
they'll eat almost anything if there is some Fancy Feast mixed in.

I feel stupid. I would sometimes give them Fancy Feast but it just
never occurred to me to mix them together. I guess they get used to
the taste if it's mixed in with something they like. Every day I learn
anew just how weird my little beasties are.

I feel stupid. I would sometimes give them Fancy Feast but it just never
occurred to me to mix them together. I guess they get used to the taste
if it's mixed in with something they like. Every day I learn anew just
how weird my little beasties are.

Mixing Fancy Feast into the regular stuff can work magic. I realize this
is heretical, but when Da Dog refuses to ear her breakfast I put about
half a teaspoon of Fancy Feast on her dog food. She immediately hoovers
it up. That earns me glares of reproach from the cats, but they forgive
me pretty quickly.

lol i bet they do when they get the rest of the can, Lee
"Dan M" wrote in message
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I feel stupid. I would sometimes give them Fancy Feast but it just never
occurred to me to mix them together. I guess they get used to the taste
if it's mixed in with something they like. Every day I learn anew just
how weird my little beasties are.

Mixing Fancy Feast into the regular stuff can work magic. I realize this
is heretical, but when Da Dog refuses to ear her breakfast I put about
half a teaspoon of Fancy Feast on her dog food. She immediately hoovers
it up. That earns me glares of reproach from the cats, but they forgive
me pretty quickly.

On Aug 9, 2:01*pm, dgk wrote:
I have a tough time getting my four cats to agree on a main source of
wet healthy food. We used to all like ProPlan Salmon and Rice but then
they changed the formula and we don't like it anymore. So we tried
some BFF stuff and we kind of like the yellow can, and we might accept
some MaxCat and maybe some Wellness. But mostly we just like looking
at the food as if to say "you really expect us to eat this ****?"

While I was away, the catsitter had some problems getting them to eat
so she mixed in some Fancy Feast with the healthier stuff. She said
that they would then eat it all, so I tried it and sure enough,
they'll eat almost anything if there is some Fancy Feast mixed in.

I feel stupid. I would sometimes give them Fancy Feast but it just
never occurred to me to mix them together. I guess they get used to
the taste if it's mixed in with something they like. Every day I learn
anew just how weird my little beasties are.

Fancy Feast really isn't all that bad, depending upon which variety
you're talking about. There was a discussion a while back in which
Phil Pass (who does know his stuff, all things feline)..anyway,
he had broken down for comparison's sake the better varieties of FF
compared to various premium brands.
It surprised me. Wish I could remember the specifics. I know there
are healthier brands, but all FF isn't junk food. (But again, *some*
varieties are not very healthy against premium cat food).
If you're getting them to eat just by mixing part-FF, I think you're
doing great.

I get "that look" a lot also, especially lately. I take it pretty
seriously
when they won't eat, because I've had cats who got so ill from not
eating. They probably know this, and are playing me like a fiddle.

Sherry

Forgive you because they probably get the rest of the can, Don't take
credit Dan, thinking it is because they like you!!!!!!
"Dan M" wrote in message
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I feel stupid. I would sometimes give them Fancy Feast but it just never
occurred to me to mix them together. I guess they get used to the taste
if it's mixed in with something they like. Every day I learn anew just
how weird my little beasties are.

Mixing Fancy Feast into the regular stuff can work magic. I realize this
is heretical, but when Da Dog refuses to ear her breakfast I put about
half a teaspoon of Fancy Feast on her dog food. She immediately hoovers
it up. That earns me glares of reproach from the cats, but they forgive
me pretty quickly.

On Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:54:48 -0500, Granby wrote:

Forgive you because they probably get the rest of the can, Don't take
credit Dan, thinking it is because they like you!!!!!!

Not to worry, I know that my official position at home is Official Can
Opener

I know the feeling!!!
"Amelia T Cat" wrote in message
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On Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:54:48 -0500, Granby wrote:

Forgive you because they probably get the rest of the can, Don't take
credit Dan, thinking it is because they like you!!!!!!

Not to worry, I know that my official position at home is Official Can
Opener

On Mon, 9 Aug 2010 14:52:29 -0700 (PDT), Sherry
wrote:

On Aug 9, 2:01*pm, dgk wrote:
I have a tough time getting my four cats to agree on a main source of
wet healthy food. We used to all like ProPlan Salmon and Rice but then
they changed the formula and we don't like it anymore. So we tried
some BFF stuff and we kind of like the yellow can, and we might accept
some MaxCat and maybe some Wellness. But mostly we just like looking
at the food as if to say "you really expect us to eat this ****?"

While I was away, the catsitter had some problems getting them to eat
so she mixed in some Fancy Feast with the healthier stuff. She said
that they would then eat it all, so I tried it and sure enough,
they'll eat almost anything if there is some Fancy Feast mixed in.

I feel stupid. I would sometimes give them Fancy Feast but it just
never occurred to me to mix them together. I guess they get used to
the taste if it's mixed in with something they like. Every day I learn
anew just how weird my little beasties are.

Fancy Feast really isn't all that bad, depending upon which variety
you're talking about. There was a discussion a while back in which
Phil Pass (who does know his stuff, all things feline)..anyway,
he had broken down for comparison's sake the better varieties of FF
compared to various premium brands.
It surprised me. Wish I could remember the specifics. I know there
are healthier brands, but all FF isn't junk food. (But again, *some*
varieties are not very healthy against premium cat food).
If you're getting them to eat just by mixing part-FF, I think you're
doing great.

I get "that look" a lot also, especially lately. I take it pretty
seriously
when they won't eat, because I've had cats who got so ill from not
eating. They probably know this, and are playing me like a fiddle.

Sherry


Some of my friends say that no animal will starve itself, but I have
my doubts about that. Cats can be very stubborn. With dignity of
course. I should pay more attention to the ingredients on the FF cans.
Even at 60 cents a can, it is no more expensive than Wellness or stuff
like that, and Target often has it for .48 or so, making it much
cheaper than their normal food.

dgk wrote:

Some of my friends say that no animal will starve itself, but I have
my doubts about that.

The people that say that have never met my Miranda. She is underweight.
When I got her, my niece warned me that she would only eat fresh, raw
meat. I tried to introduce wet food into her diet, but she outstubborned
me. I put the smallest crumb of wet food on one side of a plate of meat,
and presented it to her with the catfood furthest away from her,
thinking she would eat through the meat and keep going. Hahaha! She took
one look at that plate and walked away, and refused to even touch the
meat on it. After 24 hours, I gave up, because she was so very thin and
I couldn't stand that she wasn't eating.

I'm convinced she would have starved herself rather than eat the
smallest smidge of catfood. I've never met another cat who is so not
interested in food.

When I dish out the food at their feeding time, Caliban rushes in front
of me to get to his food bowl and inhales his meat in about two seconds.
Miranda comes sauntering in much later, sometimes an hour or two later,
and the look on her face clearly says, 'I guess I might have a taste of
that food now.' Then she eats a few morsels at a time, going away for
ten minutes or half an hour, then coming back for a few mouthfuls again.

Sometimes she just stops eating for a few days. She's alert and playful
and acts normal in every way, she just doesn't eat. Not interested.

Ah well. She seems to do well on her raw diet. Luckily she likes the
pills with vitamins and other vital supplements. She's nearly six years
old now, very svelte but in good condition and very healthy.

--
Marina, Miranda and Caliban.
In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.