What should my older cat eat?
Older cats usually need a complete senior cat food that supports healthy ageing, digestion, muscle maintenance, skin and coat health, and everyday energy. Hill’s Science Plan Senior Vitality Dry Cat Food is formulated for cats aged 7+ and contains easy-to-digest ingredients, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and a special blend to support energy, vitality, brain health and interaction.
What is the best dry food for senior cats?
The best dry food for a senior cat depends on their age, weight, health and vet recommendations. For healthy cats aged 7+, Hill’s Science Plan Senior Vitality is a good everyday option because it is made for mature adult cats and supports energy, vitality, digestion, skin and coat health.
What age should cats eat senior food?
Many cats can move to a senior or mature adult formula from around 7 years old. Hill’s Science Plan Senior Vitality is suitable for mature adult cats aged 7 years and older.
What ingredients should I look for in senior cat food?
Look for a complete food with quality protein, digestible ingredients, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and nutrients that support ageing cats. Hill’s Science Plan Senior Vitality includes chicken and turkey meal, rice, fish oil, flaxseed, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and a vitamin and mineral blend.
Is Hill’s Senior Vitality good for older cats?
Yes. Hill’s Science Plan Senior Vitality Dry Cat Food is formulated for cats aged 7+ and helps support everyday ability to get up and go. It also supports brain health, interaction, energy, vitality, digestion, skin and coat health.
How do I care for a senior cat?
Senior cats benefit from age-appropriate nutrition, regular vet check-ups, fresh water, clean litter boxes, gentle play, easy access to beds and bowls, and monitoring for changes in appetite, weight, mobility, grooming or behaviour. A senior cat food like Hill’s Science Plan Senior Vitality can help support their daily nutrition.
Why is my older cat losing energy?
Older cats can slow down naturally, but a noticeable drop in energy can also be linked to pain, dental issues, weight changes or medical conditions. If your cat is suddenly less active, eating less, losing weight or hiding more, speak to your vet.
Can senior cat food help with digestion?
Senior cat foods often include digestible ingredients to support older cats. Hill’s Science Plan Senior Vitality includes easy-to-digest ingredients to help support healthy digestion.
Is this food good for my older cat’s coat?
Hill’s Science Plan Senior Vitality contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which help support healthy skin and a glossy coat in older cats.
Is Hill’s Senior Vitality a dry cat food?
Yes. This is a dry cat food, also known as kibble. It can be fed on its own or mixed with suitable wet cat food.
What flavour is Hill’s Senior Vitality?
This product is Chicken & Rice flavour.
What size is available?
Current ordered size is 1.5kg, subject to stock availability.
What is the difference between Hill’s Mature Adult and Senior Vitality?
Hill’s Mature Adult is everyday nutrition for older cats aged 7+. Hill’s Senior Vitality is a specialised senior formula designed to support everyday ability to get up and go, including energy, vitality, brain health, interaction and digestion.
Can this help with kidney or urinary problems?
This is not a veterinary prescription diet. If your cat has diagnosed kidney disease, urinary crystals, bladder issues or other medical conditions, speak to your vet before changing food.
Is Hill’s Science Plan the same as Hill’s Prescription Diet?
No. Hill’s Science Plan is everyday nutrition for healthy pets. Hill’s Prescription Diet is veterinary nutrition for specific health conditions and should usually be used under veterinary guidance.
How much Hill’s Senior Vitality dry food should I feed my cat?
Feeding amounts depend on your cat’s weight, activity level and body condition. Use the feeding guide on the pack as a starting point and adjust as needed to maintain a healthy weight.
How do I switch my older cat to a new food?
Introduce the new food gradually over about 7 days. Mix a small amount of the new food with your cat’s current food, then slowly increase the new food while reducing the old food. This helps reduce the chance of digestive upset.
Where can I buy Hill’s Senior Vitality cat food in South Africa?
You can buy selected Hill’s Senior Vitality cat food from The Apartment Cat, subject to stock availability.
