What to do with food cat wont eat anymore

[chaps89]

My cat is an old boy now, he will eat a brand/type of food for a while then go off it and once he won't eat it that's it, he won't touch it again.
I had a bit of a brain fart when I ordered the last lot of food and doubled what I needed (instead of halved, 1 can lasts two days so you need half as much as number of days not twice!)
So I now have 3 trays of 12 cans of renal food, plus various other cans and sachets of food that he just won't eat.
I've tried pdsa who don't take food donations and I've had no response from local cats protection, I'm not aware of a local rspca or blue cross.
Any ideas, seems silly to bin it?!

 

[cobgoblin]

Keep it and feed something else for a while. He'll probably like it again after a break.

 

[lauracwd2]

Our local cats protection have collection bins in a couple of supermarkets in the area - is there something like that near you? Then you can just drop it in at your convenience rather than trying to make arrangements.

 

[chaps89]

I have tried leaving it for a month then giving it to him again and he still says no?
For a cat who used to eat everything and always be hungry it's very sad to see him pick at or leave food.
(He is under vet care, currently happy in himself and eating well - I ordered 12 different types of food last time and just rotate through them to try and increase the amount of time something is appealing for. Seems to be working so far, thankfully hasn't had any negative effects on his tummy and vet is happy with that, though I do know his days are probably numbered so I'm keeping a close eye but for now, touch wood, he seems well)

Oh, the donation bins in supermarkets are a good idea.
Off the top of my head it's a dog's trust one in one of the local supermarkets and a general food bank one in another but I'll pay closer attention next time!

 

[Pinkvboots]

I would hang on to it for a bit I might start eating it in a while.

 

[Myloubylou]

I had a crf cat and in the end decided to mix some non renal food in on the basis giving wrong food and having cat eat was better in the long run. He’d eat anything with bit of royal canin savour sensation mixed in. Presume as tempted by smell, renal food being pretty bland.

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

I would hang on to it for a bit I might start eating it in a while.

Really? Partial to cat food are you?😂

 

[Boulty]

May be worth seeing if you can find any smaller local rescues on FB & the like as I'm sure if they've got any renal cats in their care they'd be glad of the donation.

 

[asmp]

Or try Freecycle? Even put it on Facebook (I‘m not on it but my daughter is and gets free things often)

 

[texas]

are there any smaller local cat rescue places? or find a friend with a cat?

 

[cauda equina]

Our local cats protection have collection bins in a couple of supermarkets in the area - is there something like that near you? Then you can just drop it in at your convenience rather than trying to make arrangements.

This
I've just recycled a load of dog food through my local Tesco; they have bins for several animal charities

 

[Blanche]

You could always try the local food bank as they hand out pet food too.

 

[JillA]

Can your vets suggest an owner of a cat with similar health problems who might be glad of it?

 

[9tails]

Foodbanks definitely keep a supply of pet food for those that need it. I've volunteered at the Trussell Trust and there is a small amount of pet food available if people ask for it.

Vets for Pets collect pet food, they have bins out for dogs and cats.

 

[Pinkvboots]

Really? Partial to cat food are you?😂

Mmmmmm tasty