How To Avoid Whisker Stress

Did you know a cat's whiskers are super sensitive? That's why many cats don't like the sensation of having their whiskers touch the sides of the feeding bowl.


You might assume your cat is being finicky, when actually your kitty is having a problem with the feeding dish, not the food itself. Cat using a paw to scoop food out of the bowl? That's often just a clever way to avoid sticking their face into a too-small bowl!



There's an easy way to avoid whisker stress: feed your cat from wide, shallow food dishes! We use these "appetizer" plates, but you can use any wide, shallow dish or saucer.

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