Yes, I'll agree cats like ritual when it comes to feeding, from what I understand it's a hunt/prey thing. Hunting for food, it is a big deal, there is always a bit of "excitement" before a feast so to speak, if you make a big deal about it, the cat is more likely to eat.
Had a cat once who wouldn't eat hardly at all, really finicky, the vet said to make a big deal about feeding her, talk to her about it, parade it around the kitchen singing and she'll be more likely to eat it. It sounds really silly, but it worked and eventually, she was eating without all the fanfare.
Had another cat that would come running the minute she heard a cupboard door open, never mind the can!
And my Lily, well, she follows me around all day, whether she wants food or not. She either has to be in whatever room I am in or she is lying where she can see into the room to keep an eye on me.
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Had a cat once who wouldn't eat hardly at all, really finicky, the vet said to make a big deal about feeding her, talk to her about it, parade it around the kitchen singing and she'll be more likely to eat it. It sounds really silly, but it worked and eventually, she was eating without all the fanfare.
Had another cat that would come running the minute she heard a cupboard door open, never mind the can!
And my Lily, well, she follows me around all day, whether she wants food or not. She either has to be in whatever room I am in or she is lying where she can see into the room to keep an eye on me.
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Aha! I feel like a puzzle piece has just clicked into place!