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3catwoman3

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6. Do they not like it if it's cold? Ours eat theirs straight from the fridge all the time.

Reply to MIButterfly (Reply #5)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 08:39 PM

21 hrs ago

You could either leave out just the portions you've dished up, or maybe nuke it in the microwave at 10% power for 10 seconds or so.

Or add a bit of warm water?

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I have a question about canned wet food [View all] MIButterfly 22 hrs ago OP

Depends a bit on the composition.. sugars in some wet food can invite mold... hlthe2b 22 hrs ago #1

Really? Only 24 hours? MIButterfly 22 hrs ago #3

3-5 days for most... But, again, some have a lot of sugars in them. hlthe2b 21 hrs ago #4

How long should I leave it out just to take the chill off? MIButterfly 21 hrs ago #5

Do they not like it if it's cold? Ours eat theirs straight from the fridge all the time. 3catwoman3 21 hrs ago #6

The small amount you give them would warm up pretty quickly biophile 21 hrs ago #7

My cats are on veterinary food and it makes them very thirsty MIButterfly 21 hrs ago #8

I'd take out the amount you are going to feed and add it to the bowl and then place the rest hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #9

Any time-temperature controlled food for safety, including opened canned food is safe for.... JoeOtterbein 22 hrs ago #2

I would transfer the contents to a small glass container with a tight- niyad 9 hrs ago #10

This is what I do for my Millie, Niyad. She is on Royal Polly Hennessey 7 hrs ago #11

Please give your sweet girl a hug from me. niyad 6 hrs ago #12