Is corn-based urinary food healthy long-term for my senior cat?

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What is the best type of food for urinary issues in cats? My cats veterinarian recommended a urinary diet but the food in the clinic is mainly corn based. Is feeding a corn based diet healthy for a senior cat to help with urinary issues in long term feeding or are there healthier options that are more animal protein based? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 15 years and 3 months old | 10 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear that Taffy is having urinary issues. I would have to say that you should trust the nutritional advice given by your veterinarian. There are many urinary diets out there to treat cats with urinary problems. I understand grain is a concern in nutrition but really in cats and dogs, grain problems are very rare. The pet food industry has jumped on the no grain bandwagon as a way to market pet food. Usually if pets have problems with their diet, it is to the protein in the diet. I would not have a problem feeding a urinary diet with corn to one of my own cats. I hope this helps and that Taffy is well on her way to feeling better.

Is corn-based urinary food healthy long-term for my senior cat?

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