Switching a senior Savannah cat to wet food

Switching from homemade raw to commercial wet is a smart move for convenience, and at 10 a Savannah mix is just crossing into senior territory — so this is actually good timing to be thoughtful about it. Senior cats generally need more protein than younger adults, not less, plus reduced phosphorus to protect kidney function, and wet food ticks the hydration box nicely. The right commercial food really does depend on your cat's individual health picture though. Does your cat have any diagnosed conditions — kidney disease, thyroid issues, joint problems, anything like that? And what does their current homemade raw diet typically include in terms of protein sources?

That's a great baseline — a lean, active cat with a clean bill of health and a high-protein raw background is exactly the kind of cat who can transition well if you pick the right commercial food. The main risk with switching from raw is landing on something with too much filler, too many carbohydrates, or low-quality protein, which would be a noticeable step down for a cat who's eaten well his whole life. For a healthy 10-year-old with that kind of history, I'd want something grain-free, high in named meat protein, with moderate phosphorus. Can I ask — is he a big eater or fairly self-regulating? And are you open to a pâté texture or would he likely prefer chunks in gravy?

Perfect — that makes the choice straightforward. I'd go with Animonda Carny Adult wet food in the shredded meat varieties. It's a German brand, genuinely high meat content (typically 70–80% named meat), grain-free, no added sugars, and the texture is proper shredded or chunky pieces rather than a smooth paste — so it should suit a cat who's used to real food texture. The protein levels are high enough to match what he's been eating, phosphorus is moderate rather than elevated, and it comes in good flavour variety so you can rotate proteins the way you've been doing with the raw diet. It's available on Amazon UK in multipacks which makes it easy to stock up. Given he's used to chicken and turkey, I'd start with those varieties and introduce the others gradually over a week or two to avoid any digestive upset from the switch.

It's worth being a little careful, yes — cats who've eaten raw long-term often have a gut microbiome that's quite adapted to it, so a sudden full switch can cause loose stools for a few days. A 10-day transition works well: start with roughly 75% raw and 25% Animonda, then shift to 50/50 around day four, then 25% raw by day seven, and fully commercial by day ten. If at any point his stools get very loose or he goes off his food for more than a day, just slow the transition down. One thing to watch longer term — now that he's hitting senior years, I'd book an annual kidney panel with your vet. It's not that the food will cause problems, just that kidney disease in cats often starts silently at this age and catching it early makes a big difference.

Good plan. Animonda Carny should land well for a cat with his background — quality ingredients, the right texture, and enough protein variety to keep things interesting. The annual kidney check is genuinely worth putting in the diary too. He sounds like he's in great shape, and a bit of proactive monitoring at this age keeps it that way. Good luck with the switch.