The reasons why cats don’t like to eat:

1. The food bowl is too dirty. If the food bowl is too dirty, their mysophobia will make them not like to eat. Clean the cat's food bowl every day after the cat has eaten.

2. Dental problems. Dental problems are the most common cause. Generally, cats only drink water and do not like to eat because their teeth hurt and they cannot chew food.

3. Digestive system problems. If the cat has reflux and vomits food, it means that the cat’s food is not digested. Cats may have too many hair balls in their stomach, or they may accidentally eat foreign objects, which can cause intestinal blockage and make them not want to eat.

4. Side effects of taking medicine or vaccination. If your cat has taken medicine or just received a vaccine, it will generally lose its appetite.

5. Stress and anxiety. Cats are very sensitive animals, and stress and anxiety can also wreak havoc on a cat’s appetite.

6. Parasites. Many cat owners associate parasites with cats becoming thinner. However, in some cases, cats infected with parasites can also cause a loss of appetite.

7. Picky eaters. Cats sometimes don’t eat because they are picky eaters.

Methods to make cats love to eat:

1. Feed the cat at a fixed time and at a fixed location. The owner can feed the cat at a fixed time and place every day. Place a cat food bowl and add a certain amount of food to let the cat get used to eating at this time.

2. Don’t give your cat snacks at will. Compared with cat food, the taste of snacks will attract cats more. However, owners should not give snacks to cats at will. This will cause the cat to become picky and not like to eat. It is more appropriate to give your cat treats as a reward for training.