"'Our findings suggest that cats do not stop eating simply because they are full. Instead, they gradually lose interest when they are repeatedly exposed to the same food odour, a process known as olfactory habituation.'"
"'When I feed them, they finish their meals in about one minute. Cats are very different,' says Professor Miyazaki. 'As many cat owners know, cats often eat a little, take a break, eat again, and then walk away while leaving food behind.'"
Cats frequently leave food uneaten not because they are full, but due to boredom with the food's smell, a phenomenon known as olfactory habituation. Research from Iwate University indicates that cats lose interest in food when exposed to the same odor repeatedly. The study involved feeding cats in cycles, revealing that their consumption decreased over time. A simple solution for cat owners is to vary the food's scent to maintain their cats' interest during mealtime.
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