Remember that cats begin to show their age at 8 to 10 years, with diminished abilities to smell, taste, chew and digest. Make sure an older cat has food that is highly digestible and palatable. Feed your cat a small, measured amount of canned food twice a day. Leave the dry food out so that he can snack throughout the day. Purchase these foods from your veterinarian.
Dry food is better than canned food at preventing dental tartar.
Cats require more protein and fat in their foods. Make sure not to overfeed your cat. Obesity in cats contributes to disease and can lead to pre-mature aging and early death. Consult a veterinarian before adding vitamin and mineral supplements to your dog s diet. Inc. How things get done.