How to feed an elderly cat?

Age-related changes are characteristic not only of us, but also of our pets. Cats in old age are not as active as before. Their “weak” places are vision, hearing, joints and the cardiovascular system. But a balanced diet, selected in accordance with age, can slow down the aging process and maintain the health of the pet. How to feed an old cat?

At what age is a cat considered elderly? There is no definite answer to this question: it all depends on the characteristics of the breed (large cats age faster), the state of the organism of a particular pet, the conditions of its keeping and the quality of feeding. The better the conditions of detention, the slower the cat ages. Continue reading →