Is my older cat's teeth( my cat is over10 years old) still ok for dry cat food?

Answer 1

As long as your cat has all of his/her teeth has no other dental problems and is eating well then I'd say dry food is fine.

You might however want to feed a little wet food each day as well ( I know the thought of wet cat food is scary right now ) but according to my Vet most cats don't drink enough water and the moisture in the wet food can help keep them hydrated.

Answer 2

I have 3 cats - ages 17, 16 and 9. They all eat dry food and do not have any problems. I have given dry food to all of my cats - even those over 20. If your cat's gums and teeth are healthy, there should be no problem. If your cat does have difficulty eating the dry, you should switch to moist or wet.

Answer 3

As long as your cat's mouth is healthy, s/he should be just fine on dry cat food, and in fact dry food is much better for keeping the teeth clean. Signs of tooth/mouth problems that you may be able to notice include things like not eating well, bad breath, and if you open the cat's mouth there may be redness around the gums and tartar/calculus on the teeth.

If you're not sure, check with your vet (if a dental needs to be done, much better to do it sooner rather than later), but as long as s/he is eating the dry food you're offering then it will be okay.

Answer 4

If your cat still eats it, it's OK with it. If you notice the cat leaving the kibble in the dish, pawing at its mouth or crying in pain, have your vet check its teeth and ask for a recommendation for a change in food. Eventually, I had to buy human baby food for my 18-year-old Siamese.