Popcorn refuses to eat wet food

Minka said:

Is she free-fed? If there is food out all the time, there is no reason for her to want to try any wet. You have to have hunger on her side in order to coerce her.
Wait.. she's only 10 or 11 weeks old? She should have been on milk, not dry food at 3 weeks...
Since she is only a baby, it should not be hard at all to get her to transition. If you merely do not set any other food down for a few hours, surely her kitten hunger will set in and she will eat.

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smitten4kittens said:

I think Fanncy feast classic chicken is a decent food too. It's high protein/low carb and most cats love it. It's in my rotation along with premium brands too.

I think Fresh pet select makes cat food too. Maybe she will like that since she likes their dog food.

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White Shadow said:

Hi LaggyDucky! (gotta luv that handle!!!)

First, a little reading for you, courtesy of a well-respected "nutritional" Veterinarian who spends oodles of her time volunteering online, helping members of the Feline Diabetes Message Board manage their diabetic kitties' health. Have a read here for some 'tricks of the trade': http://catinfo.org/#Transitioning_Dry_Food_Addicts_to_Canned_Food_
 

As for an easy pick in the wet food department, my suggestion is Fancy Feast....BUT, only the "Classic" varieties - and, stay AWAY from the fish types. Here you go: http://www.fancyfeast.com/wet-cat-food/classic/

The "Classic" varieties do not contain any of the nasty "gravy" ingredients...glutens, etc. .... and most cats find them irresistible!

NOW, kitties are well-known to develop addiction to FF.....so, once she has accepted a wet diet, it's wise to gradually add some better quality canned into the menu. I'd start by mixing some, say, Wellness grain-free into the FF, gradually increasing the amount so that before long you're feeding 100% good quality food.

Obviously, you'll also need to reduce the amount of dry that's available 'on the table'.

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LaggyDucky said:

I am having a huge problem getting my kitten Popcorn to eat wet food. 

My older cat Minion will pretty much eat any food that is put in front of him and he is on Taste of the Wild and 4Health dry food and Wellness wet food. 

Popcorn is on Taste of the Wild and 4Health and eats it fine but refuses any wet food I have tried. 

I have talked to my vet and it has been suggested to try a lower grade wet food such as Friskies or Fancy Feast. 

I am a little hesitant to do this since pretty much any dry lower grade foods have given her diarrhea. I haven't tried a lower grade wet food yet. 

The only wet food she has came close to "liking" is Blue but would only take 1/2 teaspoon before snubbing it until the next day. I tried getting her to like it for over 2 weeks with no progress. 

I have been trying for 7 weeks to get her to eat wet food. I am not sure if having her since before she had teeth has anything to do with her pickiness or if she is just picky. She is 10-11 weeks old now.

The only thing "wet" she eats is she occasionally steals my dogs Fresh Pet Select food but that is definitely not going to help her along since it is dog food. 

Any suggestions? 

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Mewlittle said:

Have you tried before grain wet?

here is some no grain wets i feed to my cats

nature variety instincts chicken

merrick

nutro max

Blue Buffalo spa

Halo

Innova

natural balance

wellness

wellness core

there more but my brain is being dumb since i'm sick at the moment -_-

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jenwales said:

I can't tell you how much I've spent on canned food trying to find ones that all (or even some) of my cats will eat.  It truly is trial and error and it gets expensive.

Speaking only for myself, Fancy Feast doesn't agree with my cats.  They like it, but it causes digestive issues in 3 of them.  I used only the classic because we have a diabetic, but it didn't work for us.  The quality really is low.  Currently mine are eating Wellness, Evo, and Merrick's Cowboy Cookout.  The Evo is very moist which they love, and I add a little water to the Wellness and Cowboy Cookout to make it soupier and more appealing to them.  I've also had luck with Avoderm and Chicken Soup in the past. 

I still buy a can or two of different types every time I'm at the pet food store with the hopes that I can expand their offerings.  More often than not, 1/2 a can will be eaten (between 5 cats) and the rest goes down the garbage disposal.  Cats.  Just keep trying.

Despite my efforts, 2 of mine are very resistant to canned food.  They will suck the juice out but that's about it.  I still offer it to them every day.

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LaggyDucky said:

Finally! 

Popcorn LOVES the Weruva and BG and will kind of accept Ziwi Peak. 

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