Friends, after the shocking photos were released from my habitat exposing my ~shiver~ empty chow bowl, many of you commented that your Cat feels the exact same anxiety as I do when the chow in their  bowls reaches a dangerously low level.  Just this morning, I ran out to check my chow level and look what I found.

There was a lot of white showing through indicating a low level of chow. Not an emergency, but definitely at a level low enough to cause me to feel some anxiety. I chomped as much as I could to attract my mom’s attention so she would replenish my supply.  It didn’t work. ~sigh~ Now I must pace myself in case I run out of food. All of this pacing and anxiety disrupts my napping, I mean thinking and play, I mean work.

While languishing in my “thinking circle” I thought of the perfect solution for all Cats to never have to suffer from  LCL Syndrome again!  No, not the knee injury,  Low Chow Level Syndrome!

I consulted with Bad Kitty and we formulated a chart.  Then I sent this information out through the FTC for feedback.  No, not the Federal Trade Commission, but the Feline Telepathy Council.  (Your Cat may very well be a member, but I can’t tell you that, so don’t ask me to rat them out.  hahahaha   rat them out. ) Anyway, here is the consensus and what we think is a brilliant solution to preventing LCL Syndrome in the future.

The Tiniest Tiger’s Chow Code Alert Chart

Code GREEN

Code GREEN indicates a low risk of Cat anxiety.

Notice there are a lot of morsels in the dish and also a back up snack.  This is the ideal level for all Cats.  If you maintain this chow level at all times your Cat will be relaxed and able to concentrate on other activities.

Code BLUE

Code BLUE indicates a general risk of Cat anxiety.

Notice the missing backup snack.  Even though there are plenty of morsels in the dish, your Cat will know if they chomp all the chow, they could run out of food.  This level is acceptable but not ideal.

Code YELLOW

Code YELLOW indicates an elevated risk of Cat anxiety.

Notice that even though there are plenty of morsels, the bottom of the dish is clearly visible.  This will cause your Cat to become distracted from their usual antics and begin to obsess over the chow dish.  If you allow your Cat’s chow level to get this low, please remedy the situation at once.

Code ORANGE

Code ORANGE indicates a high risk of Cat anxiety.

Notice that even a human toddler could count the number of morsels remaining in the bowl.  More of the dish bottom is exposed than covered by the chow.  My mouth is dry and my heart is beating fast just looking at this image.  Please do not allow your Cat’s dish to remain at Code Orange without expecting desperate meows and perhaps even the onset of the  ABA! No, not a visit from the  American Banking Association, but  Ankle Biting Attacks!

~WARNING-

The following photo is graphic and may not be suitable for kittens or elderly Cats.

Code RED

Code Red indicates a severe risk of Cat anxiety.

Please notice that there is nothing to notice!  Not a single morsel of chow.  If for some unimaginable  reason your Cat’s bowl is empty, please drop everything and replenish the chow supply at once.  This should be your top priority. If your Cat’s bowl remains empty for a long period of time…. Friends, I am having difficulty even finishing this sentence…your Cat is at a severe risk of becoming extremely anxious and dare I say it… hungry!  I am feeling light headed.

Friends, when a Cat becomes hungry instinct takes over and we can not be held accountable for our actions.  We may lash out, if we still have the strength  and do things that a Cat with a full chow bowl would never do.  So Please, keep this in mind and do your absolute best to keep our chow dishes full  with the occasional back up snack.

I hope you have found my Chow Code Alert Chart useful.  Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.  Thank you everyone.  Meow for Now!