Senior cat food for sensitive stomachs

If a senior food caused vomiting, the formula likely didn't suit your cat's digestive system — and that's more common than people realise, especially with cheaper senior ranges that rely on heavy fillers or abrupt protein source changes. Senior cats generally need more protein than adult cats, not less, plus reduced phosphorus to protect the kidneys, and wet food is usually better for hydration as they age. The right food really does depend on what else is going on with your cat, though. How old is your Chartreux, do they have any diagnosed health conditions, and what were you feeding them before?

That's really helpful — Hills Senior is a decent food but it's higher in fibre and uses some ingredients that can irritate sensitive stomachs in certain cats. A 13-year-old Chartreux with no conditions is in a good position: you want something gentle, highly digestible, and wet. Pâté preference makes this easier, actually, since pâté tends to be smoother and less likely to trigger vomiting than chunks in gravy. Can I ask — was she sick immediately after eating, or a few hours later? And was it bile or undigested food?

That points strongly to eating too fast rather than a deep intolerance to the food itself — though the Hills formula may have also been too rich or fibrous for her. Fast eating plus a sensitive stomach is really common in Chartreux; they can be enthusiastic eaters. The fix is a combination of a highly digestible, gentle wet food and ideally a puzzle feeder or slow-feed bowl to pace her. For the food itself, I'd go with Royal Canin Sensitivity Control wet food in the duck and rice pâté format — it's specifically formulated for digestive sensitivity, very easy on the gut, has a limited ingredient profile to reduce irritants, and the pâté texture suits fussy cats well. It also has controlled phosphorus which is sensible at her age even without a diagnosis.

Yes — Royal Canin Sensitivity Control comes in 85g pouches and you can get a 12-pouch multipack on Amazon UK, which makes restocking straightforward. I'd suggest starting with one pack to confirm she tolerates it well before buying in bulk, just because she's had a reaction before. Pair it with a slow-feed bowl for the first few weeks and you should see a real difference. If vomiting continues even after slowing her down, that would be worth flagging to your vet — but based on what you've described, this combination should sort it.

Great plan. One last thing — if she's 13 and hasn't had a senior blood panel yet, it's worth asking your vet for one at her next checkup. Kidney values and thyroid function can start shifting at this age before any symptoms show, and catching it early makes management much easier. Sounds like she's in good hands though.