Mon, Jan 23rd 2012, 08:49 GMT

Your cats needs to be healthy and treats do not provide full nutritional value. It's definitely not okay to let her go hungry. Try mixing a treat in with her food or getting food similar flavor and brand of her favorite treats. Also, ask your vet for recommendations because he/she will know your cats history and have a better idea of what to try. Sometimes it is a matter of finding the right food. I had a cat once that would only eat one kind of food. Hope this helps!

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Mon, Jan 23rd 2012, 02:24 GMT

It is NEVER okay to let your cat go hungry. Even relatively short amounts of time without food can lead to serious health problems in a cat. She NEEDS to eat. Some believe that cats will eventually eat when they become hungry enough, but I have a different understanding. I've been told that cats are the only species besides humans that will intentionally starve themselves. If a cat doesn't want to eat the food offered, she won't eat. It's the responsibility of the human guardian to provide options for the cat to ensure that she eats and remains healthy. It sounds like your cat may get bored quickly with the same food. I suggest that you try rotating a variety of different foods, introducing any new foods gradually, so each meal is something new. I also believe that wet food is generally better than dry food. My cats are on an all-canned diet of grain-free foods in different brands and flavors, and it works very well for us. If she still rejects food, a vet checkup may be in order.

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