LIFE STAGE NUTRITION
LIFE STAGE NUTRITION
Practical information about the nutritional needs of cats and dogs at each life stage, including growth, maintenance, reproduction and aging.
Senior Cat
Benefits of Nutrition Shown in Groundbreaking Longevity Study in Cats
Purina conducted a groundbreaking 9-year study that demonstrated feeding a specific blend of nutrients can extend the healthy lives of cats.
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Ninety healthy mixed-breed cats between 7 and 17 years of age entered the Purina study, and remained in the study for life. The cats were divided into three balanced groups, each group fed one of three different diets:
LIFE STAGE NUTRITION
Purina’s blend of nutrients increased life span in these cats by an average of one year. The study showed that maintaining weight and lean body mass in non-obese cats helped senior cats live longer.
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Effect of Diet and Body Composition on Life Span in Aging Cats by Carolyn J. Cupp
Purina's groundbreaking 9-year study showed that feeding a specific blend of nutrients can extend the healthy lives of cats.
Additional Resources
Cupp, C. J., & Kerr, W. W. (2010, March 26-27). Effect of diet and body composition on life span in aging cats. Proceedings of the Companion Animal Nutrition Summit: Focus on gerontology. Clearwater Beach, FL, United States, 40–46.
Cupp, C. J., Kerr, W. W., Jean-Philippe, C., Patil, A. R., & Perez-Camargo, G. (2008). The role of nutritional interventions in the longevity and maintenance of long-term health in aging cats. International Journal of Applied Research in Veterinary Medicine, 6(2), 69–81.