Eating Problems

Refusing to eat is the most common feline eating problem. Cats are adapted to go without food longer than we can; in a battle of wills between cat and owner, the owner usually gives in first, offering a smorgasbord of tempting delights.
 
When your vet has concluded that your cat's behavior is due to stubbornness, not illness, concentrate on the reasons why it will not eat. Never place food too close to the litter box.

Do not position the feeding bowl in busy areas; cats like peace and quiet while they are eating. Ensure that the feeding bowl does not have an unpleasant smell; certain plastics hold odors that cats do not like. Feed two cats in separate areas to avoid rivalry.

 Although most cats willingly eat together in a multicat household feeding can become competitive and potentially intimidating. If your cat eats quickly and than vomits its food, feed it smaller quantities more often.