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What's the best high-protein wet food for my senior cat with kidney issues?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 13 years and 6 months old | 9 lbs

My male cat is almost 14. I know he is starting kidney problems due to the extra water he drinks at this point. and a bit thinner. lots of energy still. I read they need at least 50% protein, I give him wet and dry which i know is not good, but lots of wet and freeze dried chicken too, vit with dig enzymes. Can you suggest the best Wet high protein food and anything else from Petco?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 17th, 2018

The only way to determine whether your cat has kidney disease is to have blood work done. Excessive drinking, weight loss, can also be signs of diabetes and hyperthyroidism. Please take Gino to a vet for some blood tests and then discuss the proper treatment and diet with your vet.

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