Caturday Reflections: When Stubbornness Endangers!
Some cats are picky. Some are dramatic. And then there’s Jack—our one-eyed, dry-food-devoted street rescue who nearly starved himself rather than compromise his culinary principles. Jack came to us with a fierce spirit and a mouthful of trouble. After Jack had dental surgery to remove several painful, loose teeth, we expected a brief recovery period followed by a return to normal eating. What we got instead was a three-day hunger strike, a crash course in feline psychology, and a reminder that sometimes, cats know best—even when it seems absurd. 🩺 The Warning Signs Jack had dropped a pound from his already small frame before the tooth extraction. He was already having trouble eating; that is why we went ahead with surgery as soon as the vet discovered the tooth issue. After the surgery, Jack was hungry, affectionate, and active—but couldn’t eat. We tried everything: Baby food (syringed in, with protest) Lickable treats (rejected) Softened kibble (ignored) Crushed dry food...