10 Best Senior Cat Foods 2024 | UK Veterinarian Reviewed

Purina promises that you'll see a vast improvement in your senior cat's health in as little as 3 weeks after switching to this product. With no added colours or preservatives, this recipe includes 24 vitamins and minerals to help support your cat's vital functions. It also contains PURINA ONE® BIFENSIS®: a special nutritional formula with bacteria scientifically proven to help support their natural defences.

Owners report seeing improvements in their cat's health and demeanour very quickly after changing to this formula; even cats who have previously had wet diets seem to love the taste and gobble it all up with no leftovers – that's why it takes our top spot!

IAMS believe that cats should live healthy, active, and happy lives by eating expertly balanced food that's enjoyable to munch on. Their high protein recipe will keep senior kitties in perfect shape, plus it has added glucosamine sulphate for superior joint health.

Even the fussiest of felines seem to really love eating this dry food, and customers report that their pets have fantastic skin and dental health after switching to it. We also love that the bags have a resealable opening which is handy if your cat only wants a small meal.

As well as being full of nutritional benefits for your moggy, the packaging is recyclable – so it's eco-friendly too! Healthy, tasty, and easy to digest, this is a superb formula for senior cats is made with freshly prepared chicken!

Perfect Fit individual wet cat food pouches are an advanced nutrition senior cat food made with top quality ingredients. Specially formulated for senior cats and supplemented with taurine as well as Omega 6 and Vitamin E.

This is a good all-around product with lots of health benefits and the yummy flavours are sure to appeal to your kitty.  The recipe is designed to address 5 of the most common needs of all cats, including heart and kidney health.

This formula from well-respected vet brand Hill's Science Plan has been tailored especially for older adult cats with kidney issues. It contains just 0.68% phosphorus and is made from high-quality ingredients, plus plenty of added vitamins and minerals.

As is common with vet brands, this is one of the most expensive foods on our list. If your cat's kidney health is a concern for you though, this is a great option that's definitely worth the price, also promoting healthy digestion and muscle growth.

Purina has created this Gourmet Gold recipe with senior cats firmly in mind. The smooth sensation of pâté is ideal for mouths that need a softer texture and the varieties of flavours will be sure to tickle your kitty's tastebuds!

While it doesn't have any added vitamins or minerals specifically for senior cats, the soft texture makes it easy to eat and it's has a good amount of protein for wet food. It's also worth treating your cat to the occasional luxurious supper too!

This dry food from Applaws is high in protein, vegetables, and natural taurine, which assists in the development of lean muscle tissue. The recipe also contains natural pre-biotics and pro-biotics to promote protective bacteria in the gut, for better digestive health.

Cats seem to enjoy this dry formula, but their human may be unimpressed by the price! Still, the hefty 7.5 kg bag offers better value for money in the long run than wet foods. It's also grain-free and made with 80% chicken, so it's worth the investment!

This premium product from Lily's Kitchen contains shredded chicken fillet that's been steam-cooked and then served in delicious juices. For nutritional balance, the formula also includes pork and trout, providing added Omega 3.

Unfortunately, some customers have had issues with the trays bursting open and causing the food to spoil, which isn't the quality you'd expect given the high price of this product – for this reason, it's one of our lower-ranking recommendations.

HiLife pride themselves on the quality of their products and this chicken terrine is carefully prepared with all-natural ingredients to help joints and bones stay strong. The recipe is perfect for cats with dental problems who need more tender foods, or those with sensitive stomachs who require a meal that's easy to digest.

The only downside to this product is that it's fairly expensive due to the high-quality ingredients, plus it bears a slight resemblance to tinned luncheon meat which some owners may find off-putting! 

Webbox's wet selection pack comes with pouches in three flavours (beef and chicken, chicken and duck, and salmon), so you can mix up your cat's menu with different protein sources. It also contains a prebiotic to assist with digestion and added Vitamin E to help with circulation.

Sadly, the individual packs aren't labelled with the flavour of the food, so choosing one at dinnertime can be a bit of a gamble! Still, this is a decent buy with plenty of food included for the low price.