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Our Burgess Mature Cat Food has been specially designed to support your cat as they enter their senior years. Made using only the finest ingredients, our senior cat food is suitable for all cats over the age of 7.
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Here at Burgess Pet Care, we are dedicated to providing the nation’s pets with excellent quality food throughout their lifetime. The Burgess Cat Food range has something for every cat – from kitten to adult, to senior.
Our senior cat food contains a carefully calculated balance of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, to ensure that your cat remains healthy and strong, and is supported through their old age.
Our dedicated customer care team is always on hand to help. From nutritional guidance, to portion size, find out how we can help you give your cat the best quality of life, by filling out our online form today.
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Our senior cat food has been specially formulated to contain all the essential nutrients your cat needs from the age of 7+. With ingredients to look after your cat’s:
The best food for senior cats is a pet food that’s been formulated especially for their needs. Cats have complex dietary needs and require a careful balance of 13 different vitamins, as well as taurine, an essential amino acid. Burgess Mature Cat contains protected vitamins, which prevents them from being degraded during the manufacturing process.
You can choose wet or dry food for your cat, and there are benefits to both options. Due to the cooking process, dry cat food will keep fresher for longer in the bowl compared to wet food. Without the same water content, your cat will need less dry food to get all the nutrients they need from their diet. As a result, a standard bag of dry food generally lasts longer than wet food, making it more cost-effective.
Foods to avoid for your cat include chocolate, caffeine, onions, garlic, grapes, raisins and raw fish. For a comprehensive list, and further advice on feeding your cat, take a look at our feeding guide.
Your cat is considered a mature cat from the age of 7. From 11 years old, they hit their senior years, and then from 15 years old, your cat is classed as geriatric. As they reach their golden years, you will likely start to notice decreasing activity levels, changes to their vision or hearing, and changes in their behaviour. Most of these are perfectly normal, and just a part of growing older.
We recommend switching your cat over to their new food gradually, even if it’s the same brand. Start with the full amount of your normal adult cat food, and over the course of a week, slowly replace the old food with Burgess Mature Cat Food. By the end of the week, the whole portion will be your cat’s new senior food.
Your cat’s metabolism will naturally slow down as they age, and as a result they cannot break down proteins and fats at the same rate as they did in their younger years. This means that older cats are more prone to putting on weight and need less energy in their diet. Your cat’s eyesight may also begin to decline as they reach old age. As they become less agile, their joints might become stiffer, too, leaving them unable to move as they used to.
Burgess Mature Cat Food has been made using the right balance of ingredients to help combat the effects of ageing.
Your cat’s appetite will actually naturally decrease a little as they get older. Cats Protection recommends that owners “provide smaller meals, little and often.” As this will help encourage your cat to keep eating. Always make sure fresh, clean water is available too, particularly when feeding a dry cat food.
We always recommend that you regularly check your cat’s weight and body condition throughout their life. The PFMA has a handy Pet Size-O-Meter which is a great guide as to the correct body condition of your cat. In addition to this, you’ll be able to find a feeding guide, based on the weight of your cat, on the back of every pack of Burgess Cat food.
Though cats may naturally eat less as they age, a continuous decrease in weight could be a sign of an underlying health condition. Senior cats are prone to a number of health conditions, including:
Hyperthyroidism – An over-activity of the thyroid glands, which causes your cat to burn calories at a faster rate than normal, and become hyperactive, thus resulting in weight loss.
Kidney disease – The earlier this condition is picked up, the better. Typically, vets will see hyperthyroidism and kidney disease at the same time, and the symptoms are similar. Cats with kidney disease and/or hyperthyroidism typically drink and urinate more, and lose weight.
Dental problems – older cats have an increased risk of dental problems, which can affect their ability to chew and eat.
If you are concerned about your cat’s weight, then you should seek advice from your vet immediately.
Our pet food for senior cats contains the protein levels, vitamins, and nutrients that older cats need to support them throughout their golden years. Get your cat’s bowl filled today with our delicious recipes by browsing our selection. For more information, get in touch with our consumer care team who are on hand with great advice and guidance, 9-5, Monday to Friday.
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