Evaluation of nutrient content and caloric density in commercially available foods formulated for senior cats.
Stacie C SummersJonathan StockmanJennifer A LarsenAnais Sanchez RodriguezLei ZhangPublished in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2020)
Foods marketed for senior cats are highly variable in their caloric density and nutrient content and, except for crude fiber, are similar to foods for adult cats. Veterinarians should avoid broad recommendations regarding commercially available foods for senior cats, and dietary recommendations should reflect the patient's individual needs.
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