Is it normal for cats to eat less in winter?
In winter, cats need to store up energy and generally eat more. If pet owners notice their cat's appetite is poor, it indicates an abnormal diet. Pet owners should try to understand why their cat is eating less and adjust its diet accordingly. Below are some common reasons why cats eat less and corresponding solutions for reference. 
1: The owner is feeding the wrong food.
If pet owners feed their cats only one type of cat food throughout the winter, the cats will inevitably get tired of it and eat less. When a cat eats less, pet owners might try adjusting its diet. To enrich the cat's diet, you can try switching to a new flavor of cat food, or adding some cat food supplements, canned cat food, carrots, dried fish, etc., to see if the cat will eat them.
2: Poor gastrointestinal digestion
In winter, many cats eat and then sleep, rarely getting up to move around. With less activity, food tends to accumulate in their intestines, unable to be digested, resulting in less food intake. In such cases, pet owners can give their cats a digestive aid. It's also important to establish a regular feeding schedule and portion control. Remove the food when the cat is about 70-80% full. Don't let the cat overeat.
3: The cat has an unhealthy gut.
An unhealthy gut can also cause a cat to have a poor appetite and eat less. If pet owners regularly feed their cats raw meat and don't deworm them regularly, the cat's intestines may be infested with parasites such as roundworms, whipworms, and toxoplasmosis, which can damage its gut health and lead to reduced food intake. Pet owners can have their cat's stool tested; if parasites are present, they can administer medications like Drontal.
Pet owners should pay attention to a balanced diet for their cats, offering them a variety of flavored foods and providing appropriate nutritional supplements. A healthy cat is more likely to be physically fit.
