Read more here from Dr. Karen Becker: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2013/12/13/cat-food-myths.aspx
Many cat owners are not aware that felines spend significant amounts of time each day marking their territory, engaging in hunting activities, and hiding.
Almost two-thirds (65 percent) of cat owners choose their pet’s food based on flavor, and 38 percent believe cats have a strong sense of taste. (Actually, cats have a weak sense of taste and are drawn by the smell and texture of food rather than its taste.)