My cats are adjusting to a new feeding schedule suggested by the vet. One cat is way too fat and it is the only way to put her on a diet. They go through the day being whiney and then get fed at 7pm. They haven't caught on yet that they're supposed to eat all of their food at that time. After a while I pick up the bowls again. It has been about four days, and they know the time I'll put down the dish but still walk away from it too soon. He said it will take about a week for them to catch on. If we should all survive the complaining!