Iams Cat Life Stage

Your Cat's Best Life: Feeding, Health, Behavior & Home Guide

Learn how to care for your cat, recommended diet and grooming care. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

How Much Should a Cat Eat a Day?

Do you have questions about how much food to feed your cat or kitten? Visit Petco & find out how much you should feed your cat.

Updated on June 19th, 2026

Senior Cat Food Guide: How to Transition Your Older Cat's Diet

When your cat reaches their senior years it's time to consider a switch in food. Just like our needs change as we get older, your cat’s nutritional needs may begin to shift.

Updated on June 9th, 2026

How to Choose the Best Cat Food: Types, Benefits, & Expert Tips

Looking for the right food for your cat? Answer these questions and we’ll help you find the right food for your pet’s health.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Senior Cat Care: Best Health & Wellness Tips for Your Aging Feline

Knowing your cat is in their older years allows you to take a proactive approach to caring for them during this important stage of life.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

What's the best food for multiple cats of different ages and health?

As they are all different ages, but adults, I would leave out a good quality adult dry cat food such as iams. You could get hills or royal canin but it is expensive. If you want you could supplement this with some wet food daily.

What dry food is best for my 2-year-old long-haired cat on Iams?

If she is doing fine on the Iams, I would keep her on it. It's a good quality food, and I personally like it and recommend it. Royal Canin is excellent as well. I don't recommend switching her food if she isn't having problems on it, there's no need for it :-)

Is IAMS kitten food okay for my skinny adult cat to gain weight?

I suggest you take your cat to a veterinarian for a weigh-in and a wellness exam. Your vet can tell you if your cat is underweight. You can also use a body condition score chart to monitor her body condition as weight alone is not a reliable way to assess a cat's condition. If your vet says your cat is in good condition then you will not need to change food. Should you have to "fatten" her up you should use a complete cat food manufactured by a reputable company such as Iams, Hill's, Royal Canine, etc.. You can feed kitten food for a few weeks until she has the target condition specified by your vet. Here is a body condition chart: https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/sites/default/files/images/Body%20condition%20score%20chart%20cats_0.pdf

My kitten won't eat kitten food. Can he eat adult cat food safely?

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! I would find an "All Stages" food that all the cats can eat. There are many companies that make this kind of food that can be fed to adults and kittens. If you google all stages cat food some will come up. Below is a link for an example, not saying to choose this particular one. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/wholehearted-grain-free-chicken-formula-dry-cat-food-5-lbs-2668813?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o5&scid=scplp2668813&sc_intid=2668813&cm_mmc=PLA-GG-_-PTC_P_SUP_PLA-GG_FY17_SCShopping-Wholehearted-Non-Branded-_-Non+VIP-Wholehearted-_-58700004176071259&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=%7badpos%7d&scid=scplp2668813&sc_intid=2668813&kwid=p35223349871&device=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI04iP__Sw3QIVA56fCh19PQa7EAQYBSABEgI90fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Good luck!

What dry and wet food is best for my senior cat with IBS/IBD?

Hello and thanks for using Boop by Petco! By IBS I am assuming you may mean inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as this is common in older cats. Some prescription diets like Royal Canin Gastrointestinal canned or dry or hydrolyzed diets. The Science diet limited ingredient diets (d/d) can also be helpful. If you are looking for an over the counter diet I have had some success with Natural balance limited ingredient canned food. Canned diets are always preferred in cats so if you can feed Simon an all canned diet that would be better.