Food & NutritionI have a cat that is 16 or 17 with urinary issues. For about 3 weeks he’s been on RX Blue Buffalo WU. He didn’t like the canned food of that brand so only on dry. I’m still trying to find a wet food he will actually eat & not just lick the water from
Without a full diagnosis of the actual health conditions it is almost impossible to advise on a suitable diet - kidney failure, urinary stones/crystals, urinary tract inflammation, incontinence and bladder tumours can all cause urinary tract symptoms in older cats and each require slightly different management - I recommend you contact your vet to discuss exactly what types of food are most likely to help Patches. When it comes to kidney and urinary issues however, high quality, specialist prescription diets are preferred as they are tailored to prevent progression and reduce severity of clinical signs and are worth the investment, even if you can only stick with them for 8-12weeks to allow stabilisation
Updated on August 12th, 2025