Ask a Behaviorist Share this image  Just Like Humans, Cats Can
Develop Eating Disorders  These tips will help cats whose eating
habits have been affected by factors such as stress or anxiety.
Marilyn Krieger  |  Nov 7th 2013  People are not the only ones
who can be afflicted with eating disorders — other animals,
including cats, can be too. Behavior such as overeating, not
eating enough, and chewing and swallowing non-food items are
examples of eating disorders that can affect cats. And, there
are those kitties who, as soon as food is within viewing
distance, act as if they will never have the chance to eat
again. They inhale as much food in as short of a time span as
possible.  As a cat owner, you should take eating disorders
seriously. They can cause health problems and shorten cat lives.
Obesity often leads to heart problems, diabetes, and arthritis
as well as other health issues. Hepatic Lipidosis (fatty liver
disease) is another potentially fatal disease that can develop
when obese cats drop weight quic