Our cats always have food available… but the youngest will meow at you if you walk by her feeding area, wanting you to watch her have a few bites… she has a different way of meowing to let us know she is actually out of food, but you have to watch her eat a bite of food every time you walk by the feeding area…
The older cat doesn’t give a fuck, but she is more friendly in general and will immediately jump in your lap if you sit on the couch.
Our cats always have food available… but the youngest will meow at you if you walk by her feeding area, wanting you to watch her have a few bites… she has a different way of meowing to let us know she is actually out of food, but you have to watch her eat a bite of food every time you walk by the feeding area…
The older cat doesn’t give a fuck, but she is more friendly in general and will immediately jump in your lap if you sit on the couch.
I think it’s good to give them the autonomy to eat when ever! Not sure if it works for all cats but good to know it works for yours