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In a recent study, foods labeled for senior cats and adult cats were found to be similar, with those marketed for seniors usually having more fiber. Alex Zotov/Shutterstock
Q: I am very careful to buy only senior cat food for Joon, my healthy 10-year-old cat. Sometimes, it’s hard to find. Is it necessary for her to eat senior food?
A: No, it’s not necessary for Joon to eat senior cat food.
Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2026 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com