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It seems your cat has trained you well 😉
Cats are opportunists – and so they will make the most of a situation. Your cat has figured out that if he meows at you – something that all cats use almost exclusively with humans for this reason – he can get your attention and prompt you to change his food and even include him in the meal you re having with your family.
I doubt that there is anything to worry about, but you could always have him checked with the vet. Good rule of thumb is 2 days. A cat who doesn’t eat for over a day, at the most 2 days needs a vet pronto.
In this case though, I’m banking on your cat being a skilful puppeteer and knowing your family, his humans so well that he knows how to get his way at any time.
…up to you to decide if you want to indulge him. If you do want to teach him not to do this anymore and stop being fussy, you ignore the *** out of him. Not even a caress, eye contact, talking to him, zip. No acknowledgement whatsoever. Change out the food when he *does not* ask for it, so it is fresh and appetising if he decides to be pouty in the beginning and so he doesn’t get rewarded for meowing at you. Before long, you’ll have a cat who realises that this is the way things are and his old tricks won’t work. Expect them to test them out from time to time, as he’ll keep them in his back pocket since they have worked for him in the past. After enough time though ,that too will fade.
Enjoy your mastermind of a kitty 😉