As we age, the cat requires a regulated and specific, it slows down the metabolism of cat and consequentially change the nutritional needs. A cat can be considered old when it reaches 10 years of age who are our 60 years. Good nutrition, as well as frequent veterinary visits, can prevent a whole series of problems of their age, such as lack of appetite, drowsiness, cardiac hypertrophy, diabetes, kidney dysfunction, constipation. And 'advisable to use specific products. As we age it is important to administer a highly digestible diet may decrease because the digestive capacity, is often necessary to stimulate the motility of the gastrointestinal tract with the addition of fiber to prevent constipation. Furthermore we must use foods low content of phosphorus in the event both a subject suffering from renal failure. The wet food (pate or bocconcini) is recommended for those who have problems with their teeth and to make sure the right amount of liquid. To conclude we can say that the power of the older cat needs to have a moderate calorie, high quality protein, a proper balance between the minerals in addition to the right amount of vitamins, fiber and fat attractive.


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