Cats do get flavor fatigue.
When it happens, the first necessity is to check for a health problem, veterinarians said. Mass. Health problems indicated by lack of appetite can range from mouth sores and dental problems to renal disease and stomach problems. If your pet's pickiness isn't a health problem, other factors may be in play. Animals can lose their appetites over stress, Mr. Brown said. They might not recognize their food as edible, if their exposure to different types of food was limited as a puppy or kitten.