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Thanks for your concern, but I feel quite okay with everything I've said on this topic.

If you think force-feeding meat to an animal that doesn't want it is less abusive than letting them get meat by hunting if they want to, you're welcome to that very strange opinion.

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I'm sorry, but describing the diet that scientists literally describe as "obligate" for cats as somehow being forced on them requires mental gymnastics I can't quite comprehend.

It's been stated elsewhere that the cat is provided with meat and does not eat it. The difference between that and making the cat eat it is quite reasonably described as "forced".

That said, it seems to be noted elsewhere the cat eats presumably-non-vegetarian kibble.

Agreed. That's what is keeping it alive most likely. Those who are unfamiliar with obligate carnivore status of cats should do a search for "feline hepatic lipidosis" which is a horror story. Also search for lists of plants that are fatal to cats.

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