I recently adopted a 5-year-old male, and at his "intake" visit with my vet (the day I brought him home), the vet suggested a teeth cleaning in a couple of months. My problem is that I know I will have to withhold food that morning, and this guy goes NUTS at mealtimes. My former cat used to get upset when her food dishes weren't there, but she was more passive and just complained a little. This boy is totally different. Even though he has food available at all times, he is used to being fed first thing in the morning, and he vocalizes, jumps around, and generally goes crazy until I get his plate down.
Anyone have any advice about how I can deal with him that morning? It will be HOURS before I can take him to the vet (we get up very early). I fear that the minute he sees that his dishes are gone, he'll go crazy. I've thought of trying to keep him in the bedroom with me until it's time to get him into the carrier, but, again, he's used to eating when I get up, so I'm sure he'll go nuts in the bedroom if I try to keep him in there.
Anyone have any advice about how I can deal with him that morning? It will be HOURS before I can take him to the vet (we get up very early). I fear that the minute he sees that his dishes are gone, he'll go crazy. I've thought of trying to keep him in the bedroom with me until it's time to get him into the carrier, but, again, he's used to eating when I get up, so I'm sure he'll go nuts in the bedroom if I try to keep him in there.