This is a specific conversation about Senior cat food — what they need as they age — ask about yours and get one honest answer for your exact situation.
inparticular.ai
A 10-year-old indoor Persian in a small flat with a sedentary lifestyle — weight management is absolutely the right thing to be thinking about, because extra weight at this age puts real strain on joints and kidneys. Senior cats generally need higher protein than younger cats (not lower, despite what some labels suggest), reduced phosphorus to protect kidney function, and wet food tends to be a smart move for hydration — especially for Persians, who are prone to kidney issues. Before I point you toward something specific: does your cat have any diagnosed health conditions, and what are you feeding at the moment?
No health conditions diagnosed yet — she had a checkup a few months ago and the vet said she's fine but on the heavy side. She's about 5.5kg. I'm currently feeding her a mix of Royal Canin dry Persian adult and occasional wet food as a treat. She's not very active at all.
inparticular.ai
Good news that she's healthy — 5.5kg is on the heavier side for a Persian female, so it's worth addressing now before it becomes a joint or kidney problem. The main issue with feeding mostly dry food to a sedentary indoor cat is that it's calorie-dense and low in moisture, which makes weight creep almost inevitable. Shifting toward a senior-specific wet food as her main meal would help with both hydration and calorie control without leaving her feeling underfed. Can I ask — does she eat enthusiastically, or is she a grazer who leaves food in the bowl?
She's definitely an enthusiastic eater. She finishes everything quickly and then acts like she's starving. I worry about overfeeding her but I also feel guilty.
inparticular.ai
That's classic Persian behaviour — they're very food-motivated. The guilt is real, but overfeeding is genuinely the kindest thing to avoid at this stage. Here's what I'd recommend: switch her main meals to Royal Canin Persian Senior wet food pouches. It's formulated specifically for Persian cats over 10, with a texture that suits their flat-faced jaw, controlled calorie content, reduced phosphorus for kidney support, and higher protein to maintain muscle while losing fat. You'd feed two pouches a day (400g total) rather than leaving dry food down. If she needs something to graze on, a very small amount of the Royal Canin Satiety dry food can help — but wet food as the main source is the real shift to make. The Senior Persian wet food is easy to find on Amazon UK and most pet retailers.
That sounds really sensible actually. Should I cut out the dry food completely or just reduce it?
inparticular.ai
For a cat her age and weight, I'd transition to primarily wet food over about two weeks — gradually reduce the dry and increase the wet so her digestive system adjusts. Once she's on full wet food, you can keep a small tablespoon of dry as an evening treat if it helps with the 'I'm starving' drama, but it shouldn't be a significant calorie source. The key is strict portion control — weigh or count pouches rather than eyeballing it. Most cats adjust within a few weeks and stop acting as hungry once the wet food is keeping them fuller and better hydrated.
Great, I'll give Royal Canin Persian Senior wet food a try. Thanks so much.
inparticular.ai
You're very welcome — it's a genuinely good fit for her situation. Transition slowly, stick to two pouches a day, and if she's not losing any weight after six to eight weeks, it's worth a vet conversation about a formal weight management plan. But you're already ahead of the curve by catching this at 10 rather than 12. She's lucky to have someone paying attention.
