Feed for older cats

The modern market of fodder for cats is oversaturated with various offers. Their catchy names entice buyers with foreign names of ingredients and assurances that these feeds consist of only meat. How to choose the best cat food, especially if she is already elderly?

Best food for elderly cats

Older cats are advised by veterinarians to choose wet feeds, because they are better absorbed in the body of cats at the age of seven years and older. Although in some brands, you can meet and a line of dry feeds, which are adapted to the fragile teeth of older cats. In addition, feed for aging cats have a lower caloric value, because cats in old age move less than usual. Let's have a short overview of the feeds that are suitable for older cats.

1. The age line of the Royal Canin French dry food, belonging to the premium class, is represented by the Royal Canin Outdoor Mature food, which is intended for elderly, but active cats. For domestic cats older than seven years, the Royal Canin Indoor 7+ feed is suitable. And for older cats over 12 years of age, Royal Canin Ageing +12 is offered. Its unique composition will help the aging animal to be in a state of vigor.
2. Another popular premium food brand - Hills - offers for cats 7 years and older Senior 7+ feed in easily digestible form. The perfect balance of nutrients and vitamins will preserve the health of the cat for many years.
3. A unique recipe for American feed Purina ProPlan for older cats will help support the vitality of aging animals.
4. The Eukanuba feed range offers older cats and cats Eukanuba Cat Senior with chicken and liver, which has high taste qualities.
5. According to many veterinarians, one of the best foods belonging to the super premium class is considered to be the 1st choice , offering to cats over the age of seven the SENIOR feed, whose lighter composition contributes to the prevention of obesity in the cat, and also cares for the health of the animal's joints. Included in the composition of the food antioxidants and special nutrients slow the aging process in the cat's body.
6. The Italian company Farmina is represented in the market of feed for older cats by Farmina CIMIAO SENIOR. This elite dry food is produced exclusively from natural ingredients, and its constituent fiber is designed to improve digestion in an elderly cat.