Some cats just sniff their food and turn up their noses, leaving an untouched meal behind. There are several factors that influence a cat’s appetite including the food’s odor, texture, temperature, and taste. With a cat’s strong sense of smell, odor is a major factor that will determine whether they find a meal delicious or not. Warming cat food a little bit has been shown to enhance its odor thus making it more appealing to your pet.

Cat foods are formulated to meet the needs of these obligate carnivores. The high amount of protein and fat adds flavor and make the food more appealing to the cat’s keen senses, and increasing palatability. 

The taste buds of cats enable them to distinguish between foods that are bitter, sour, and salty. However, they are unable to identify sweet flavor.

For more information about your cat's dietary needs visit your North End Tacoma veterinary hospital. Check out this link.