Cats also prefer variety in their diets. If they have a choice between two equally palatable foods, one familiar and the other unfamiliar, most will eat more of the new stuff - at least for a few days. Eventually, of course, the new stuff becomes as mundane as the old stuff. This feline preference for novel foods probably explains why so many types of cat food on supermarket shelves. But this infamous dietary pickiness may be more fabled than real.
Most cats eat heartily even with only one item on their menu - unless they are ill.
Although your cat may prefer variety, there's a downside to an ever-changing diet. Some cats may suffer indigestion or allergic reactions after eating new foods. And animals with certain medical conditions may need to stay on a prescribed diet. An occasional change of pace is probably fine for healthy cats. We recommend feeding the higher quality -priced cat foods.