How and When To Feed Your Mature Cat?
It's important to feed your mature cat the right amount of
food at proper intervals, but this can be tricky -- it is also
worth remembering that feeding requirements can vary greatly
from one cat to another. Feeding guides on the food can or bag
are just a starting point. It's critical to your cat's health
that her physical condition is monitored regularly and the
feeding amount adjusted as needed.:
To help keep your mature cat healthy, Hill's recommends
following the simple steps in this cycle:
- Weigh your cat
- Feed her based on feeding guide and veterinary
recommendations
- Evaluate your cat's physical condition using our body
condition scoring system every two to three weeks for the
first six months
- Adjust the amount you feed accordingly
- Repeat
Switching food
If switching your cat to Hill's Science Plan Feline Mature
Adult Active Longevity, gradually introduce it over a 7-day
period. Do this by mixing your cat's former food with
increasing proportions of the new food, until only Science Plan
is being fed. She will then be able to fully enjoy the taste
and benefits of the superior nutrition provided by Science Plan
Feline Mature Adult Active Longevity. You and your
vet Your vet is the best source of information about
the health and well-being of your mature cat. Ask your vet to
advise regularly on your cat's weight because achieving and
maintaining a pet's ideal weight not only reduces certain
health risks, but can lead to your cat having a more energetic,
longer and healthier life.
Ask your veterinarian which of these three feeding methods
is best for your mature cat:
Free Choice: Food is available to your cat
at all times.
Time-Limited Feeding: Food is available to
your cat for a limited time.
Meal Feeding: A measured amount of food is
available to your cat at specific meal times each day.
Water Your mature cat must have an adequate
supply of fresh water at all times. Not having water to drink
for a sustained length of time can harm your cat's health.
Treats & tidbits Although it is tempting
to give them table scraps they do not provide your cat with the
correct balance of nutrients. Try to be sparing with treats, as
giving too many can lead to weight gain or nutritional
imbalance.