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Is this a bad habit that needs to be broken? Otherwise she won't eat.
this post was submitted on 11 Nov 2023
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Cats tend to thrive when they eat their moisture. Most wet food is about 70% moisture which is about the same as the kind of prey cats would eat whole, like mice.
Your standard kibble is full of carbohydrates that cat saliva doesnt break down, so unless the cat is scraping their teeth effectively they'll need some dental work eventually.
Turkey necks are great treats that help with teeth cleaning, since the cartilage can help scrape.
Huh. I'll try the turkey necks out. I feel bad for the turkey's (we have some wild ones around where we live) but I love my cats more
Don't worry, the turkeys were going to be killed anyway. The necks are scrap. If a cat doesn't eat it, it's probably just waste.