Cats may stop eating even when they’re still hungry, and new research shows their sense of smell could be the reason. Some cats will suddenly refuse to touch brands of cat food that they have eaten for years. Changing the way the food smells might solve the problem ...

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New Scientist: Tweaking the smell of cat food can encourage fussy felines to eat Tweaking the smell of cat food can encourage fussy felines to eat International Business Times Singapore: Your Cat Isn't Being Difficult, It's the Smell: Scientists Find the Secret to Fussy Feline Eating New research shows cats lose interest in food due to familiar smells, not taste, with odor changes boosting appetite. Your Cat Isn't Being Difficult, It's the Smell: Scientists Find the Secret to Fussy Feline Eating As many an owner knows, cats can be finicky about their meals.