We often see cats digging through their food bowls, making a mess. Many owners assume their cats are just being playful, but that's not always the case. A cat digging through its food bowl could be due to a dislike of the food, oral health issues, or other reasons. It's essential to understand the cause before making a judgment. 
I. Oral diseases as a trigger
When cats have dental or gum problems, they often dig at their food. In this case, you should take your cat to a veterinary hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Once the cat's oral disease is cured, they will stop digging at their food.
II. Incorrect choice of food bowl
Cats are very picky animals; they even need their food bowls to their liking, otherwise they'll protest by digging up their food. Veterinarians usually advise against using plastic food bowls because they tend to emit a plastic smell that many cats dislike. Simply changing their food bowl will solve the problem immediately.
Third, tired of eating the same food.
Cats sometimes get bored with the same food all the time, especially those that have eaten different foods many times. They are more likely to get tired of their food. Since your cat is tired of the same old food, you should buy it a variety of different flavors of cat food. To find out which flavors your cat prefers, you can buy some small packages first as a test. Once you've determined which flavors your cat likes, then you can buy larger packages.
Besides changing the food, you can also play food-finding games with your cat. For example, divide the food into small portions and place them in different places for your cat to find. This is a very effective method, and cats never seem to get bored.
IV. Improve your cat's diet
Chicken rice can improve a cat's diet. The ingredients needed are a whole chicken breast, white rice, and canned cat food (any flavor is fine, depending on which flavor the cat prefers).
practice:
1. Chicken preparation: Chicken breast is chosen because it has no bones and is easier to handle than chicken thighs or wings. If the chicken is frozen, it should be soaked in cold water to thaw beforehand. After thawing, cut it into strips about the length of a finger.
2. Place the chicken in cold water and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Prick the chicken with a fork to create small holes. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Do not add any seasoning.
3. Cut the chicken into small cubes about half a centimeter in size and mix them into the rice. The ratio of rice to chicken is two parts rice to one part chicken.
4. Add some cat food canned food, making sure to mix well. Don't use too much cat food canned food.
Important: Meat mixed with rice must be heated before feeding. If the rice is from the refrigerator, it's best to heat it in the microwave after mixing it with chicken and cat food. This ensures the cat eats warm food and also makes the cat food taste stronger.
If you find that your cat is scratching its food bowl because it doesn't like the food and not because of an oral disease, it's recommended to prepare homemade cat food for your cat 2 to 3 times a week. This can not only improve your cat's diet but also increase its nutrition, so why not?
