If your cat is gaining too much weight, cut out all treats and table scraps and divide his feedings into three or four small meals per day. If this doesn't help, discuss a weight-reduction program with your vet. Always check for bones before you let your cat eat table scraps of meat, poultry, or fish. Bones can get caught in a cat's mouth or, if swallowed, can get stuck in the digestive tract. Consult a vet if meals go uneaten for 24 hours.
Most cats love their carbohydrates.
To add variety to your cat's menu, mix a little cooked pasta, rice, or potato into his regular canned food. Canned herring, mackerel, or sardines make a nice, nutritous treat for your cat but should be reserved for special occasions. Minced meat and chicken giblets are two other traditional cat holiday treats. Animal behaviorists agree that a water spray bottle is a safe, effective means of disciplining cats. A little talcum powder sprinkled on your cat's coat helps to remove dirt and grease when you're combing and brushing his fur.