Japanese Researchers Discover Why Cats Stop Eating Mid-Meal
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A team of researchers from the University of Iwate revealed that one of the most disconcerting behaviors of domestic cats — leaving the dish half-finished — is not always related to satiety, but to a less obvious factor: the smell of their food.
Japanese researchers have discovered an unexpected connection: cats' appetite is driven by the novelty of smells. Find out how this trick can help your appetite-deprived pets! The post It's not just satiety: Japanese researchers have figured out why cats skip meals first appeared on Most Hír-e.
A study shows that pet felines stop eating not because they are satisfied, but because their nose gets used to the smell of their food too quickly, causing their appetite to fall.
Japanese Researchers Discover Why Cats Stop Eating Mid-Meal
Photo by Song Chen on Unsplash A research team in Japan has found that when cats leave food in their bowls, it’s not just because they’re full. Smell plays a big role too! Scientists from Iwate University, led by Professor Masao Miyazaki, discovered that cats gradually lose interest in their food once they become familiar with its scent. But introducing a new smell can spark their appetite again, even if the food itself hasn’t changed. In the st…
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