Whisker fatigue causes stress and overstimulates their senses. Using a flat bowl or plate will relieve this issue and allow your cat to eat all their food without stress.

You can also search for “whisker fatigue” bowls specifically made for cats.

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  • dismalnow@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    For dry food, if you put it in small (4-5cm dia.) cups they WILL reach in to grab the kibble and will eat one at a time.

    This is a great way to de-chonk.

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      1 year ago

      [OT] I just googled “de-chonk” and now I with that someone named their gym “Human Dechonking Centre”.

    • sarsaparilyptus@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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      1 year ago

      Or, if your cat is a fat, clever little shit, she will jam her paw in deep and then yank all the kibble out so she can binge on it and then barf on the carpet.

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      1 year ago

      I have a cheap ‘food maze’ that is essentially this but also with some covers that slide or hinge. I started just putting food so it’s visible but after a few tries my cat figured out there are hidden treats, too. Cats are curious, so they enjoy the hunt, too!