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CBS3 Pet Project: What your cat would like you to know

CBS3 Pet Project: What your cat wants you to know
CBS3 Pet Project: What your cat wants you to know 04:52

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Have you ever experienced your cat not eating enough? Some felines may be picky when it comes to the temperature of their food, especially when they are older.

Animal expert Carol Erickson says that cats like their food at 98.6 degrees. She recommends warming up the wet food in the microwave and monitoring the exact temperature.

What your cat wants you to know

Erickson also says to use wide shallow water and food bowls as the cat's whiskers are hyper-sensitive.

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