Nutrition for an Aging Cat
Excerpt : All cats are created equal, right? Wrong. Senior cats have special dietary needs, different from adult cats and kittens. Their bodies require different things. Sometimes, you will have to
All cats are created equal, right? Wrong. Senior cats have
special dietary needs, different from adult cats and kittens.
Their bodies require different things.
Sometimes, you will have to supplement in order to provide them
proper nutrition. Their energy needs may stay the same, but a
cat's ability to absorb fat changes as it ages. A cat in his
senior years will need more
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protein than other cats of different
ages. Smaller kibble, fortified with more vitamins and
antioxidants, should be available as an option for senior cats.
As cats age, they become much more vulnerable to disease, as
their immune system weakens over time. A cat's diet should
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their Omega-3 fatty acid intake
due to a form of cancer, or maybe they need a soft gentle food
due to an oral disease. A thorough checkup is necessary to
establish the proper plan for your cat's dietary needs to help
keep your senior cat healthy throughout his later years. A
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same as the one he
has as a senior. Bodies and chemical structure, just as with
humans, change. Your own health at sixty is certainly not the
same as your health as a newborn.
A lot of elderly cats have difficulty eating. They may go
several days without eating entirely! After ruling out disease,
you're likely to find that your cat has become rather finicky to
the taste
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and feel of his food. You might try warming food in
the microwave, or adding juice or gravy to the food. At the most
extreme, there is something called an animal appetite stimulator
that you can get from the vet. However, this should be used as a
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to work out a
dietary plan that is tailor-made to your senior cat. Through
careful care and love, and proper nutrition, your senior cat can
live a prosperous life without worry, and you can rest easier
knowing you're doing all that you can for your senior cat.
About the author:
Amanda Baker writes for All Things Pondered
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