Raw or “gently cooked” fresh food is an excellent diet for elderly cats. Dr. Becker recommends that if it is impossible to feed raw that dehydrated or freeze-dried balanced food reconstituted with plenty of water is good second choice. However, feeding an all dry-food diet in the long run will cause problems.
Is senior cat food necessary?
Senior cats do not need a specific diet because of old age. However, their sensitivity to food quality is higher than their younger and adult counterparts.5 May 2016
Is wet or dry food better for senior cats?
Keep in mind older cats may have a harder time eating dry food than wet, especially if gum or dental issues have set in. Canned cat food's soft consistency may be easier for older kitties to eat than the crunchy kibble they ate at a younger age.9 Jul 2021
Should senior cats eat dry food?
Raw or “gently cooked” fresh food is an excellent diet for elderly cats. However, feeding an all dry-food diet in the long run will cause problems. Cats must eat in order to prevent serious liver problems. Many cats often become highly addicted to poor quality cat food.
Should I feed My older cat wet or dry food?
Wet food is more expensive and less easy to use but can be beneficial in cats prone to lower urinary tract disease, constipation and that are overweight. Dry food can be a very efficient way to provide calories in thin cats with food volume limitations and allows for the use of food puzzles and food toy dispensers.9 Sept 2019
What kind of cat food is best for older cats?
- Purina Pro Plan Focus 11+ Best Overall.
- Fancy Feast 7+ Variety Pack Best Value.
- Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Premium Choice.
- Purina Pro Plan Prime Plus 7+ Best for Overweight Seniors.
- Blue Buffalo Basics Limited Ingredient Diet Best for Sensitive Seniors.
Why you shouldn't feed cats dry food?
1) As obligate carnivores, cats cannot thrive on dietary carbohydrates, and canned diets are low-carb compared with kibble. Therefore, dry diets are more likely to lead to obesity and diabetes mellitus (DM), two common and important feline health problems.22 Aug 2019