I think this new routine will be good. I am changing the meal frequencies from the usual twice a day to three times a day. This will allow these two kitties to spend mutual time together, as their food bowls are on the same place mat with a water blow in between. Secondly, the portions are small enough so that they both finish their food in one sitting. Thirdly, I’m hoping that Miracle’s metabolism will increase as a result of eating more often but in smaller portions.
They are able to eat together hiss-free and growl-free most of the time. And usually, Tulip would get a few seconds of lead time to get to her bowl, with Miracle following close behind. Being that Miracle is over-weight, she would finish eating before Tulip. When she finishes, she stands back a couple of feet away and behind Tu, waiting patiently for Tu be satisfied enough and walk away with some crunchers left behind.
Today was the second day with feeding them three times. And to Miracle’s disappointment, Tu has finished every single bit of her crunchers. Miracle is a good sport about it, though. She doesn’t complain but just hopes that she will get more by being the very last one to leave the kitchen, even after Renee and me have gone.