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Japan Team Discovers Why Cats Leave Meals Unfinished

Twelve cats ate less after repeated servings of the same food, and a new odor or meal restored intake, researchers said.

Summary by The Japan Times
The introduction of the scent of a different type of food brought back cats' appetites, even though the cats were eating the same food throughout the experiment.

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Japan team discovers why cats leave meals unfinished

The introduction of the scent of a different type of food brought back cats' appetites, even though the cats were eating the same food throughout the experiment.

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Gizmodo broke the news in United States on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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