26/09/2025
🐾 Cats, food, and the energy they carry🐾
Cats are often seen as “picky eaters,” but in truth, their relationship with food goes far beyond taste. Much of it links back to survival instincts – if something in their food feels or smells different, they may hesitate, because in nature, a change could mean danger or tampering. Each cat is unique, and what one enjoys may not suit another. Beyond that, eating makes them deeply vulnerable – which is why it’s so important for cats to eat in a calm, relaxed, and safe space where they feel secure enough to let their guard down.
Cats don’t just digest food – they also digest energy. Their stomach and gut become a kind of alchemical space where the physical and metaphysical meet. This is why their sensitivities often reveal much more than diet alone; they’re showing us how energy is processed and released through their bodies.
I recently worked with a Bengal kitty who found deep comfort in her soft food. She said: “This softness makes me feel cared for, like the world is safe again.” For her, the moisture and texture brought nurture and safety. Eating in this way told her she was cared for and held in stability, especially during times of change. Food became her love language… a daily ritual of reassurance and abundance.
I also worked with a sensitive black kitty who vomits regularly. He explained: “I let it out because it doesn’t belong to me.” His purging isn’t only physical – it’s energetic. For him, vomiting is a way of clearing stress and emotional density that he absorbs from his environment. Supporting cats like this goes beyond diet; it’s about grounding the energy at home, calming their nervous system, and understanding that they are digesting both food and emotion.
🌟Tips to support your kitty at mealtime..
• Use a flat bowl or plate so their whiskers don’t touch the edges – whisker stress can make eating uncomfortable.
• Offer food in a calm, quiet space, away from noise, foot traffic, or other pets.
• Place their feeding spot somewhere safe and slightly elevated, where they can relax without feeling threatened.
• Keep to consistent feeding times to create routine and reassurance.
• Give them space to eat without feeling watched, but if your cat shows you they want hand-feeding, allow it. Hand-feeding can make them feel deeply bonded, reassured of your love, and safe while eating. It can also help during times of illness, anxiety, or transition, when your presence makes food feel less threatening.
Our feline companions are mirrors, feelers, and healers. Their sensitivities are wisdom, not weakness🐱🐾
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