A study from the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary
Science has found that cats naturally eat less during the
summer, indicating that owners can take such appetite
swings in stride.
The researchers studied 38 cats for four years. Their
collars were implanted with a microchip that recorded
the amount as they ate as much as they wanted from a dispenser. The team found
that cats ate an average of 15 percent less in hot weather. Their eating decreased
from June through August and increased from October to February. Eating levels
were intermediate in the spring and fall.
Study author Dr. Alex German observed, “Cats are more inclined to comfort
eat when it’s cold outside, likely to be due to the extra energy they need to keep
warm when out and about.”
