You’ve been feeding your cat the same food for a while now, and she absolutely loves it. However, as she gets older, her nutritional needs are changing and now you feel her body would be better served by switching to a different food. How can you help her make the switch?

If your cat isn’t interested in chowing down on the new food, try introducing it gradually. Take the time to add a little of the new food into the food she is used to. If you mix it up, it will be difficult for her to tell the difference. Over time, increase the amount of the new food in her dish. She will gradually get used to the taste and texture of the food you’d prefer she be eating, and soon she will be eating an entire bowl of it. For additional information, please contact your local Clay, NY veterinarian.