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| Cats and all animals need some amount of salt, which is why horses use salt licks, and deer hunters will put them out too. (deer get hit by cars in winter by trying to lick the salt off the sides of the road). The saying someone is worth their dalt, is because Roman soldiers got paid in salt, it is vital to help mammalian bodies function correctly. The key is in moderation, as with all fats proteins sugars and carbs. We no longer know what 'moderation" actually is because there's so many choices out there, and are so full of chemicals and jargon, that the avderage person cannot make heads or tails of it. And that's just people food! If we can't interpret our own food labels, how can we believe for a moment that we can accurately interpret our pet food labels? You almost need a PHd to do it! The trouble with sharing our meals with our feline friends is that we forget or just don't know what an appropriate portion is for them.
My cats own my house they just permit me to live there. Only cat lovers know the luxury of fur-coated, musical hot water bottles that never go cold."
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| cats are fussy. they won't eat what's not "cat food". A piece of chicken or an ounce of cream won't hurt them, IMHO
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cats are fussy. they won't eat what's not "cat food". My cats seem to think anything I eat is "cat food", its in their house it must be theirs too!
My cats own my house they just permit me to live there. Only cat lovers know the luxury of fur-coated, musical hot water bottles that never go cold."
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| My three cats won't even eat human food. I have given them some cooked chicken, they may sniff it but they leave it laying in the dish. I have given my cats some canned cat food and the only one they love is Fish and shrimp . The only food my cats will eat is Dry cat food. I try and give them human food and they walk away. I'm glad they're like that, I don't have to worry about them getting sick on human food now.
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If they won't eat moist cat food, make sure they get more water, extra water will help prevent crystal formation in the kidneys, which is potentially fatal.
My cats own my house they just permit me to live there. Only cat lovers know the luxury of fur-coated, musical hot water bottles that never go cold."
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Hi , i am so glad i came across your question, My cat is totally the same . He is a 5 year old male black shorthair stubby tail,anr i have had him since he was 6 weeks old .I have numerously tried to feed him people food ;cooked chicken ,beef shrimp fish with no luck he will smell it and walk away . he will only eat fish flavoured dry cat food . I have tried to feed him soft cat food and all he does is lick away the juice and leave the rest . His favorate and ony treat he will eat is whiskas Temptations(i do not why but he is crazy for them . I am glad i read the responce from your letter about them needing xtra water thankfully tupac is a good drinker , he will sit and drink a good 1/4 cup at a time. I thought he was the only one with this problem,and was a bit concerned. Roly
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| My cat Divcho likes eating cheese or chews on bones or might want some bread dipped in soup Please go to my site www.catstar.synthasite.com and play with maukie the virtual cat 
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| Feeding bits of human food, I think, is okay in moderation. I've kept my kitties on a high-quality cat food diet since they were kittens; dry mostly but with a bit of moist thrown in a few times a week because they love it so much.  I do tend to offer certain "human" foods to my furbabies every so often as I'm eating (only the safe ones suited for feline consumption). It's interesting to note that my three boys have different tastes. Mugsy, my former feral adoption, tends to go for cooked meats..in fact, a roast pork loin was what got him out of his carrier after he hid in it for two days after we brought him home. I had made dinner for my husband and I, and after he got a whiff of it he pretty much flew out of the carrier and buried his face in my husband's plate. It was really funny, and after that incident he was much more social. Simba, my most passive kitty, is pretty delicate about what I offer him. He won't shove his face into what I'm eating, but simply sit politely until I offer him a bit. He likes cooked chicken, but favors most vanilla ice cream..he'll actually forget his manners for this treat and climb into my lap to sniff the bowl I'm eating from. Loki, my very debonair and handsome "top cat" of my three (And Simba's brother) always has to inspect what I'm eating. Always. Every meal I prepare and sit down with, he has to scrutinize. He's a bit of a gourmet and an adventurous eater as well. From ice cream, to bits of pasta, nibbles of steak..he likes to test my food for me. The other night I brought home some spicy Thai coconut soup..he cleaned the bowl for me when I was done eating. I would never feed my cats human food exclusively, but when done in moderation, and keeping in mind what foods may be harmful to cats, I feel it can strengthen the bond between the cat and his/her companion. ~Lola~
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