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Aging does not influence feeding behavior in cats.

Sarah E Peachey1, E Jean Harper

  • 1School of Biological Sciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonnington Campus, Leicestershire, UK.

The Journal of Nutrition
|June 4, 2002
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Aging does not significantly alter feline feeding behavior or meal patterns. Senior cats consume food similarly to younger cats, suggesting age-related digestibility changes are not due to feeding habits.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Science
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Feline Behavior

Background:

  • Age-related changes in cats can affect various physiological processes.
  • Understanding feeding behavior is crucial for feline health and nutrition.
  • Previous observations suggest decreased digestibility in older cats.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of aging on feline feeding behavior.
  • To compare feeding patterns between young adult and senior cats.
  • To determine if feeding behavior differences contribute to age-related digestibility changes.

Main Methods:

  • Two studies were conducted involving young adult and senior cats.
  • Study 1: Ad libitum feeding of standard canned food for 10 days.

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  • Study 2: Feeding fat-enriched diets (beef tallow, olive oil, sunflower oil) at equivalent energy intake for 21 days.
  • Feeding behavior (meal frequency, size, duration) was monitored.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences in meal number, size, or duration were observed between young and senior cats.
    • Cats exhibited consistent daily feeding patterns, consuming small meals frequently throughout day and night.
    • A palatability difference was noted, with beef tallow-enriched diet showing fewer refusals than olive or sunflower oil-enriched diets.

    Conclusions:

    • Feline feeding behavior and daily patterns remain consistent across different age groups.
    • Dietary changes, particularly fat content and palatability, can influence feeding behavior.
    • Age-related decreases in apparent digestibility in cats are unlikely to be caused by altered feeding patterns.