Does anyone have any recommendation for food for an older cat? I’m principally looking for dry food - he eats wet food most meals, and considers dry food a treat - but any personal recommendations welcome.
He’s 10 years old and sterilised. He goes out a fair amount but we keep him in overnight.
I suggest you check with your vet. Older pets can have heart and kidney issues that need to be taken into consideration when It comes to choice of kibble.
We buy Perfect Fit brand for sterilised cats for our tigers who also supplement their diets nicely with mice, lizards and the occasional snake.
We give them wet food as a treat and when it is hot but as @SuePJ says, if you are not sure, ask your vet and they will most likely try and sell you Royal Cannin (bit pricey for our killers)
Our vet recommended what they sell, but we said we feed real food. They said you cat needs taurine suppliments as they dont make taurine themselves. I had to remind the vet that meat is a good source of taurine, so ask a vet, no research yourself.
it’s good that wet food is his main diet. Alternating cat jelly food and wet food adds variety, improves hydration, and reduces reliance on dry food, which older cats often struggle to chew and digest. Since senior cats can have age issues, it’s always best to confirm choices with your vet.. A senior formula with controlled phosphorus and good quality protein foods would be best.