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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 29th, 2025
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 October 29th, 2025
As your cat ages and their risk for obesity increases, it's important to help them remain at a healthy weight so they can remain feeling their best.
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Taking care of your cat’s teeth throughout their life helps contribute to their quality of life as they age.
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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 29th, 2025
I'm so sorry that Katie was diagnosed with lymphoma. Athough they have not done as significant of studies in cats as they have with dogs, our goals with cancer are to feed a food high in protein and fat, but low in carbohydrates. This is especially important for cats since they are obligate carnivores, so a canned food is ideal. A salmon based diet is a wonderful idea since omega 3 fatty acids can have some anti-cancer effects. My cats love Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon. They also love Wellness Turkey and Salmon. Cats rely on their sense of smell to entice their appetite, so smelly fish based foods are a great idea for a cat with cachexia. I also find that rotating foods on a regular basis can be very useful for cats on chemo, so they don't get turned off to a particular food if they are nauseated. I hope that was helpful! Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hi and thanks for posting. A brand that comes to mind that may be what you are looking for is Sojos which is freeze dried food. You add a small amount of water to it and the food pieces are on the softer side but not mushy. I hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello and thanks for using Boop by Petco! In general I tend to recommend other diets aside from Blue Buffalo. I prefer Royal Canin or Science diet (and both these companies also have grain free options for kitten food if that's what you are interested in). These foods have been studied and their safety has been well demonstrated whereas some other companies do not do as much or as extensive testing of their diets. For kittens (and cats in general) an all canned food diet is preferred. Canned cat food is lower in carbohydrates and has a higher moisture content which can reduce the risk of diabetes, urinary tract disease and kitten disease as cats get older. You should also check out the packaging of food for an AAFCO statement as this ensures it is formulated for the growth of a kitten. Good luck with Jasmine!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello, and thank you for your question. The most important thing to look for in a pet food is an AAFCO label, which tells you that the diet went through either a clinical trial or met a certain minimum standard when formulating the diet. This will ensure that the diet is complete and balanced. As far as specific brands, I like Royal Canin and Science Diet as reliable, high quality pet store brands. They do have specific wet diets for senior cats. I hope this helps, and that Lilly is happy and healthy!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
I would get them a senior cat food to feed the senior cats. Brands I recommend include Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet, Purina ProPlan, and Iams. I would not be surprised if these cats want to go outside, as they have been used to going outside. I would get a cat tree and place it by a window so they can sit on it and look out. Get some toys as well to play with, and be sure to feed them according to the instructions on their bag of food. Being indoors they won't have as much exercise as outdoors, and you don't want them to become overweight. Best of luck, I hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025