The older the cats, the more difficult it is for their body to perceive and digest food. The owner's job is not only to provide his pet with the right diet, but also to choose food that the pet can easily eat despite dental problems.
Diet Basics for Older Cats
Keep in mind that the older the animal gets, the higher the risk of dental and stomach problems. Because of this, food is less digestible, or the cat begins to eat less. As a result, unfortunately, she gets much less vitamins and minerals than she needs, and this leads to even greater health problems. In order to prevent the emergence of this vicious circle, it is recommended to give the animal not only special food for old cats, but also vitamin complexes.
Choose only high quality food. It is of high quality, better absorbed, and can also serve for the prevention of certain diseases.
Remember that older cats often have a hard time chewing on food. Sometimes they cannot even eat dry food. To solve the problem, give your cat more canned food or pâtés - of course, made specifically for animals, not for humans. Your pet will be able to eat them without feeling pain in the gums.
If your cat has serious health problems, which is very common in old age, be sure to contact your veterinarian and ask him, if necessary, to recommend certain feline diets. This will help you choose the diet of your animal according to its health condition.
How to feed old cats properly
Unfortunately, often animals in old age often begin to refuse to eat. This is associated with diseases, and with a deterioration in taste and smell. To solve the problem, give your cat a small amount of food, but often, and also train it to the regimen. Of course, you should not force the animal to eat, but it will be great if you can find a treat that your cat cannot refuse. However, overfeeding it is also not worth it in order to prevent excessive weight gain.
To enhance the flavor of canned cat food, you can try adding a little sunflower oil to it, and then slightly reheating the dish in the microwave. Please note: it should be barely warm!
Older cats can be given a little porridge cooked in water without salt and with a little oil, as well as white boiled chicken meat. You can add a small amount of chopped and lightly boiled carrots to the diet. However, it is recommended to avoid fish and magnesium-rich foods. Otherwise, the risk of developing urolithiasis, which is already high in this case, will become even greater. For prevention, you can give your cat special premium food designed to prevent urolithiasis.
