'Senior' cat food

[Simpo Two]

After a few incidents of splattering her supper over the carpet in the small hours, I wondered whether my cat (13+) was finding normal catfood too rich. So I went to the shop today, picked up a box of the 'senior' version and compared details.

The contents appear to be exactly the same. The only difference is the word 'Senior' on the pack.

Is this right or have I missed something? (it was Co-Op own brand). I bough Felix Senior in the end because at least the contents were different from the normal version.

[Jasandjules]

Try her on raw if you can.

[Simpo Two]

Can you be more specific? Most of my food comes out of boxes so there's not often raw meat about, other than bacon!

[Jasandjules]

You can get chicken mince from places like They Love it (other places are available), you can get packets of minced lamb and fish from Pets and Home. Naturally Healthy Dogs also sell minces and chicken necks etc as well. All raw.

You would be wise to get a separate freezer for pet food mind.

Raw meat (minced) has a lot less c**p in it so is far better for your cats than the processed food IMHO. One problem you might have is getting them to eat it when it is like eating Pizza/Fry ups every day then being given salads....

[ehasler]

There isn't usually a massive difference, but typically the "Senior" versions will contain fewer calories, and additional minerals/vitamins to help support their joints and immune system etc... Some foods also have more intense flavours, to appeal to older cats when their sense of smell and taste become weaker.