No, this is all fresh from the can...If it's refrigerated then I zap it in
the microwave. I do notice that the food has been eaten when I come home
for the day...

My guess is that he balks at first because the food is unfamiliar, then
eats during the day when he's hungry. Or maybe he doesn't like to be
watched while he's eating..the opposite of some cats who don't like to eat
alone!

I bought a digital baby scale, he weighted 11 lb, 11 oz on 3/14..I will
weigh him once a week. He does look fine, though, no ribs sticking
out..He's just lean and mean - sort of an athletic short-hair build..

David