Folded Ear Cat

　　Everyone knows that cats are greedy by nature, otherwise why would there be the term "little greedy cat"? Nowadays, owners usually buy high-quality cat food for their cats, but for various reasons, cats may still steal food. If a cat develops the habit of stealing food, it might become overweight and cause health problems. So what should you do when your cat steals food? Let's follow the editor from Boqi.com to take a look.

　　Cats steal food out of instinct. They are always very curious and have a strong interest in any kind of food, always wanting to try it themselves. Wild cats, even when full, like to steal and hide food mainly to prevent the lack of food in times of shortage. Although house cats have better living conditions and plenty of food, the innate instinct to steal still exists.

　　First, we need to ensure that cats cannot reach the food. Installing pet gates at kitchen doorways or other restricted areas can effectively keep cats out. Also, when noticing stealing behavior, you can stop it and educate the cat. For example, spraying water on them can help create a conditioned reflex so that the cat understands stealing food is bad behavior. Additionally, buying toys like cat trees or teaser wands can distract their attention; these can be conveniently purchased at Boqi Mall.

　　Another reason cats steal food might be because they are genuinely hungry. At this time, owners should consider whether their feeding routine is appropriate. Normally, feeding should follow the principle of multiple small meals, about 3-4 times a day. Using a combination of dry cat food and canned food provides the high-density, comprehensive balanced nutrition of dry food along with the excellent taste and palatability of canned food, without compromising the overall nutritional balance. This combination can be used to reward cats or increase their appetite, achieving twice the result with half the effort.

　　It's important to address cats stealing food as soon as possible, because eating things they shouldn't, such as chocolate or squid, could pose health risks. Although stealing is part of cat nature, with proper owner guidance, improvements can definitely be made. (Source：PetsZone)