Hi, I was just wondering if any of you has experienced this. I've had my kitten, Abby, for about 6 weeks now, we get along and she's healthy and happy, but I've recently noticed that she doesn't seem to eat when I'm not there, and often she goes to food when I'm next to the bowl (normally when I cook, as her bowl is in the kitchen). She's about 4 months old and weighs 1.3kg, I have no idea whether that's a healthy weight, but what worries me is that sometimes I'm out all day and she barely eats. Should I be worried?

Thing is, how do you know she's not eating when you're not there?!?!

Have you got a webcam on your PC? You could set up a motion sensored surveylance on her food bowl. I used something to keep an eye on Archie after his accident. I got something called "Gotcha surveylance" and it kept a video log of movement infront of the webcam... Very handy indeed.

Or failing that, just weigh the food before you go to work...

I'm sure you'll find she's just being lazy when you're out, like all good cats and sleeping until you come home.

Chris.

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thank you, I haven't thought of a webcam, might try that! I just see that there's exactly the same food as when I left, I'll start measuring it to see whether she actually eats but i don't notice any change.

Archie sleeps pretty much all day and only gets up to eat when something happens in the house (like we come home)

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Yes, I agree with Archiecat. Also, Waffles tends to eat a LOT sometimes and then hardly at all.

Have you tried changing her food as well? She may not like it. Just a thought.

LOL Some cats are just strange; my kitty won't use her litter tray alone, and would rather hold it until someone is home to accompany her to the loo (it's a good thing I don't go out much!). If the kitten is eating when you're around, then they're probably making up for not eating alone then; in other words, they likely eat more in one sitting than normal. I wouldn't worry about it, as many cats don't do much when their slaves are out.

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thank you all for your replies! I shouldn't worry then... Tonight i made a complex dinner which took me ages to prepare, and she ate a lot!

Bella only seems to eat alot when Preston is eating too...

Preston eats non stop at any time, he isnt worried at all..

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Merry christmas from Lucky, Preston and Bella xx