Aging Cat Nutrition

Question 1

Which of the following should NOT be a standard consideration for older cat diets barring renal issues; fiber, supplements for joint and heart health, low protein levels, antioxidants and enzymes, or water?

Answer 1

Low protein levels.

Question 2

A cat would be considered a senior at what age?

Answer 2

12.

Question 3

To help keep the kidney and liver functioning in older cats it is important to….decrease fat intake, decrease phosphorous, increase total water consumption, or all of the above?

Answer 3

All of the above.

Question 4

A great natural source for fiber which tends to be easily mixed into wet food for cats is?

Answer 4

Canned pumpkin.

Question 5

Cinnamon has been shown to?

Answer 5

Help lower blood sugar in cats with type II diabetes.

Question 6

What urine acidifier is known to decrease mineral build up in the urinary track?

Answer 6

Cranberry.

Question 7

What is the recommended total ASH content for cats with FLUTD?

Answer 7

Below 6.5%

Question 8

Cats 15 years of age and over that are showing signs of physical degeneration are commonly termed?

Answer 8

Geriatric.

Question 9

Dental problems not only cause issues with eating nutrient dense dry foods but also can cause what kind of issues?

Answer 9

Kidney.

Question 10

If a vegetarian diet is chosen for a cat a good preventative measure is to have how many vet visits and year and routine what?

Answer 10

2 vet visits and routine blood work.