Cat Food for all Ages
Feeding your cat sounds simple… until you realise kittens, adult cats and senior cats all need totally different nutrition.
This guide breaks down what to feed, how much to feed, and how to build the right feeding schedule for every life stage.
Feeding your cat the right way at each stage can change their growth, mood, immunity, and long-term health — so let’s keep it simple, vet-style.
Why Feeding Your Cat by Life Stage Actually Matters
Cats don’t grow steadily like humans. They grow in bursts, slow down suddenly, and then need help staying healthy as they age.
A one-size-fits-all diet doesn’t work because:
• Kittens need high-protein, high-fat, and calorie-dense food
• Adults need balanced energy to maintain an ideal weight
• Seniors need gentle, joint-friendly, easy-to-digest nutrition
Understanding this helps prevent obesity, nutrient deficiencies, and long-term lifestyle diseases.
Feeding Kittens: The High-Energy, High-Protein Phase
Kittens grow fast — like “blink and they’re bigger” fast. That’s why their diet needs to be nutrient-rich.
What kittens really need
• High-quality animal protein for muscle growth
• Healthy fats for energy and brain development
• DHA for cognitive development
• Calcium and phosphorus for strong bones
Feeding Adult Cats: The Maintenance & Balance Phase
Once your cat turns one year old, they enter the adult stage — the “keep them healthy, fit, and happy” phase.
What adult cats need
• Lean animal protein for muscle maintenance
• Controlled fat to avoid obesity
• Taurine and essential minerals
• A regular feeding routine to stabilise appetite
Good Cat’s slow-baked, high-meat, nutritionally balanced recipe is formulated to be suitable for all life stages: kittens, adults, and seniors, because it supports growth, maintenance, digestion, and healthy ageing with one complete recipe.
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Feeding Senior Cats: The Gentle, Supportive Nutrition Phase
Senior cats (7+ years) need nutrition that supports slower metabolism, aging joints, and sensitive digestion.
What senior cats need
• Slightly lower calories but high-quality protein
• Easy-to-digest ingredients
• Omega fatty acids for joint and brain health
How Much Should You Really Feed?
(Simplified Portion Guide)
Portion sizes change depending on weight, activity, and the type of food — but here’s a simple guide:
Kittens
Small, frequent meals totalling around 200–250 calories per day (varies by age).
Adults
An average 4–5 kg house cat needs around 180–220 calories per day.
Seniors
Often need slightly fewer calories unless advised otherwise by a vet.
If your cat lives indoors, is neutered, or doesn’t zoomie much… keep portions on the lower end.
Feeding your cat the right way isn’t complicated; it just needs a little understanding of what their body needs at each stage. Kittens need energy, adults need balance, and seniors need gentle nutrition. Once you match their diet with their life stage, everything else energy, coat, mood and long-term health falls into place naturally.