Fussiest cat IN THE WORLD.

[Cherubneddy]

I need to preface this by saying I’m more of a dog person, but my heart has been won over by Oliver who came to us via The Cat Distribution System.

We can’t find a cat food that is acceptable to him. When he arrived we tried him on an expensive, ready made raw food. He hated it. Then Kat Kin on subscription; he loved it for about 3 weeks then completely refused it. My hairdresser suggested good old Whiskas, well, he LOVED it. For the last 2 years he had nearly taken my hand off when I’m trying to put it in his bowl, and has devoured 4 pouches a day.

Until 2 weeks ago when he suddenly decided it was going to poison him if he ate it, and he hasn’t touched it since. Wonder if they’ve changed the recipe? I’m trying not to pander to him, but have tried at least 4 other brands again and he won’t touch any of them. He went mad for a tin of pilchards though, and will attack anyone trying to eat ham straight out of the fridge without sharing with him.

Is he actually going to starve to death or will he give in at some point? He staged a dirty protest the other day by depositing a dead mouse in his food bowl on top of the uneaten food!

Picture of Whiskas Quality Control:

I’ve learned not to feed my cats dry food or tuna ever, as they become somewhat addicted and without fail eventually refuse all other food. Perhaps other food tastes too bland in comparison? After stopping the dry food and tuna they developed a really diverse diet. I try to feed them lots of flavours and brands so they don’t get bored and are accustomed to different foods in the event that their usual (katkin) is no longer available.

Hmmmm. Thanks all. Seems I’m not alone. And whoever said you wouldn’t like to get on the wrong side of him, you’re so right. He rules the house, including our massive dog who is 20times bigger than him.

yes, I’m sure he would eat actual chicken, given half a chance. But I’m holding out, not giving in to “pandering” to his every whim. It might be a mistake.

UPDATE: DH has just spotted him sneakily eating a bit of Whiskas. We may have broken his will…..

He is totally panderable... I would be a complete pushover!