why is my cat always wanting food?

It sounds like you're doing the logical things - rationing a good food on a regular schedule. You don't say how long you've had him, but I'm guessing it's not long. Is he obese?

We don't know what happened to him while he was in the shelter. From the 2nd link, if you page down you'll get the full article, but this part seems pertinent: "There are a number of reasons why your cat might overeat out of habit. The instinct to gorge oneself with food seems to be more prevalent in cats that have been strays or deprived of food in their early years." My cat, a stray, will beg for food even when she's not really hungry. I think it's a ploy for attention and often distract her by picking her up and taking her into another room for some interactive play - with a wand, cat dancer or chasing mice I toss around. My cat's gotten better over time although she still tries to see if she get get some extra. She's learned when I say "It's not time yet" and shake my head that she's not going to get anything and she wanders off.

However, there are possible medical conditions that could be causing the cat to overeat mentioned in the 1st link - inflammatory bowel, food allergies or sensitivities or hyperthyroidism. While Blue Spa and Natural Balance are good foods, your cat may be reacting to something in them. (Kinda like me being allergic to my cat!)

The last link is to an answers on google where someone had a problem with their cat eating until it got sick. Once of the responders had a list of questions to talk to the vet about which may be helpful to you too.

Good luck.

Probably worms (especially if it's an outdoor cat), or it could be her thyroid. Your best bet is the vet. Over the counter worm treatments are fine if you know exactly what type of worm you're dealing with, but that isn't always apparent. The vet should be able to give an 'all-in-one' treatment just as a precaution, and do a quick blood test which will indicate if there are thyroid problems.

It sounds like he knows how to run the show! Some cats are needier than others and it sounds like your cat is really needy. Have you tried just keeping his bowl full all the time? I have 4 cats and that's the only way to keep the peace with them otherwise they cry and act really bratty!! Have you asked your vet for advise about the behavior? I hope you can get it resolved...good luck :)

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Canned food will make your cat fuller since most it it is water.

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just buy a automatic feeder and fill it with dry kitty food

probably you give him food when he wants it, Make a schedule for feeding...