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What to feed a stray cat?
lovemimoon
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Heya!
Quite a strange thread really but there are a lot of stray cats in my area and some are looking quite rough. I've been reading this website on the Dos And Donts Of Feeding A Stray Cat and it's been helpful!
So far, I've managed to establish a form a bond with some of them (though they seem to pop up on a blue moon).
It would be great to get your insights too!
So any advice?
Quite a strange thread really but there are a lot of stray cats in my area and some are looking quite rough. I've been reading this website on the Dos And Donts Of Feeding A Stray Cat and it's been helpful!
So far, I've managed to establish a form a bond with some of them (though they seem to pop up on a blue moon).
It would be great to get your insights too!
So any advice?
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This is such a wholesome and kind thing that you're doing. I'm sure the cats will be so appreciative.
I think that article is a really good and informative piece to help with this. If you still aren't sure what to feed them, you could always just buy them so normal cat food, I think they'll just be really grateful for whatever you can spare (that isn't toxic to them of course).
This is so lovely honestly, thank you so much for starting this thread, I'm really looking forward to hearing how this goes for you.
Maybe put some animal safe vitamin powder with the food as this will help be more healthy.
I think that its really cool that you're helping these animals, I hope that it goes well and they get healthier.
The stray cats in my area have colourful personalities! I've seen some stray cats that hesitantly come for pets then strut off to do whatever, some that stare straight into your souls and some who refuses to acknowledge your existence!
Today, I met Amie, an adventurous outdoor cat who takes a month's worth of strolling around the area. She comes back to her owners at random times (early in the morning, in the evening, etc). Today was one of those blessed days!
Following @SirArchibald advice, I got some cat dry food and stored it in four small containers. Gave her one of the containers to see if she was hungry and she left me 3-4 pieces left.
Amie munching away
I tried to offer her water but she didn't seem interested? Maybe it was the size of the cap? I carry a water bottle with a large cap. I read that it's extremely important to give them fresh water so maybe she already had water? Not sure. What do you guys think?
Cats are so wonderful with unique personalities! It seems like you're connecting well with them! Some of them are probably a bit more cautious and untrustworthy depending on how they've ended up as strays, but you're doing an incredible thing, it might just take a little while for some of them to warm up to you.
So adorable to see them eating! What a wonderful thread this is!
I think in terms of the water maybe she'd already had some water before coming to see you? If she was thirsty I think she wouldn't have been hesitant to have some no matter where it was from.
Keep us posted, you're doing such a wholesome thing and this content is very heart warming
They may not be as interested in water compared to food because they can find water easily from puddles or things like that, they don't really care if its clean because theyre cats.
Tbh i think cat prefer outside water because it doesn't have added chemical like your water does.
I hope that it continues to go well with the cats
I'll give it a try, maybe talk to her owners?
Thank you!
The cat's grounded.
It's been inside nowadays and I don't think she's coming out anytime soon.
Aw haha glad cat is safe