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I tried to search for some opinions but could figure out effective search terms, so I started a thread. Sorry to clog the boards, as I'm sure it's been addressed, I just couldn't find the info.
Most pictures I've seen show kitties crouched in front of their bowls on the floor. Is this just tradition or is it really the most instinctive and comfortable position for cats to eat?
I ask, because we have one Regurgitator
, and I am applying an "interdisciplinary"
approach to help her. Wet food has helped a lot, occasional combing (semi-feral, so I can't say regular, but sometimes she allows it), golf ball in food bowl, and now I am thinking of raising her food bowl so she will stand and her neck won't have to bend down to the food.
Golf ball in food bowl made her look at us with that long-suffering expression of "why u do dis 2 me?" that made us howl with laughter, so the tactic didn't last but the experiment was worth it for the lulz.
I saw a raised setup like that yesterday for my pet food store owner's store cat, and it was clear that he had rigged up as a permanent thing. That made me wonder whether this is something I should also consider as a permanent arrangement, and maybe also for our other cat, who doesn't have horking issues.
I tried it this morning and the Subject was perfectly comfortable, but I don't know which is the more natural way for her species to eat, crouched or standing.
BTW, I had one of those kitchen cabinet "helper" shelves lying around that you can get at Target or the Container Store for a few bucks, and it fits the bill brilliantly and looks decent.
Most pictures I've seen show kitties crouched in front of their bowls on the floor. Is this just tradition or is it really the most instinctive and comfortable position for cats to eat?
I ask, because we have one Regurgitator
Golf ball in food bowl made her look at us with that long-suffering expression of "why u do dis 2 me?" that made us howl with laughter, so the tactic didn't last but the experiment was worth it for the lulz.
I saw a raised setup like that yesterday for my pet food store owner's store cat, and it was clear that he had rigged up as a permanent thing. That made me wonder whether this is something I should also consider as a permanent arrangement, and maybe also for our other cat, who doesn't have horking issues.
I tried it this morning and the Subject was perfectly comfortable, but I don't know which is the more natural way for her species to eat, crouched or standing.
BTW, I had one of those kitchen cabinet "helper" shelves lying around that you can get at Target or the Container Store for a few bucks, and it fits the bill brilliantly and looks decent.