The study included a mixture of wet (39%) and dry (61%) foods. The remaining diets (29%) did not list a specific age. The majority of the senior diets (55%) were for cats 7+ years of age while fewer (16%) were designated for cats 11+ years old. The study, a collaboration between researchers at three veterinary schools – Oregon State, Colorado State, and University of California, Davis – compared the calories, protein, fiber, fat, and a number of minerals between 31 diets marketed for senior cats (> 7 years) and 59 diets marketed for adult cats. These points were really brought home in a recent study that compared nutrient levels in cat foods marketed for senior cats versus those marketed for adult cats. We have previously discussed senior diets and the lack of consensus on when exactly a pet becomes a “senior”, what dietary modifications are appropriate for a senior, the wide ranges in nutrient levels of senior foods, and the big variability in health that can be seen in older pets.

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