Warm Food Is Natural for the Feline Palate

Slightly heating food can entice a finicky or ill cat to eat

Studies have shown that, especially for senior cats, warming up food can increase palatability and consumption. Cats naturally use their excellent sense of smell to find food and prefer meals with a bit of an “odor.” (Well, not all odors—a surprising number of cats don’t like seafood.)

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