Is feeding my cat bread why he stopped eating his regular food?

If Jasper has not eaten anything in three days it is very important he gets a good physical exam by a vet. Cats can store fat in the liver and develop fatty liver disease when they do not eat for a while. It is possible that Jasper ate something he should not and gotten and upset stomach. However different illnesses like dental disease can be issues when cats stop eating. I hope that helps

Cats are carnivores, so they can utilize protein and fat better than any carbohydrates. While rice and bread is not toxic for them, they will be more likely to gain weight if they eat too many carbohydrates, so it is best to limit them to small treats only if at all. Be sure the read the label on the cheese chips to make sure there isn't any onion or garlic powder in them which can be toxic for cats. Otherwise, the same rule for carbohydrates applies to those as well. I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It is not ideal to feed your pets people food like bread however a small amount should be ok and should not harm your cat. If you do decide to give people food as treats, do so in only small amounts. Use foods that are bland and easily digestible (like a small piece of bread) and have low calories. One of the biggest problems with feeding people food to pets is that it can cause them to become overweight. It can also make them picky eaters in the future.

Not to worry - cats are obligate carnivores, meaning that they primarily need meat in their diet. As a bland diet for cats, I typically only recommend offering boiled white meat chicken without rice. Just continue to feed Diggle the chicken for now, as directed. When it comes time to return him to a normal diet, be sure to mix the chicken with his normal food gradually over 5-7 days. I hope this helps and that all goes well!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Oscar. Cats can respond to stress (ie. a boarding stay) with a decrease in appetite. You may want to inquire if he had any vomiting/diarrhea or lack of appetite during his stay. Continue to hand feed him. If his appetite does not return, consult his veterinarian if you can try another diet versus having him seen for an appointment. I hope this information helps!

It would be ok to eat a small amount of chicken, as long as it is baked and not fried. She also needs to eat cat food because an all chicken diet is not a nutritional balanced diet for a cat. If she won't eat both and is only looking for chicken than you may need to feed only cat food so she will start eating it again. You could try different varieties and see which one she eats best.

Sneaky boy! Yes, he’ll be fine. If anything he could vomit or have diarrhea but I don’t expect any problem. Cats in the wild eat lots of things they aren’t supposed to without many issues. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for your cat.