Brit Care Cat GF Senior Weight Control, 2 kg is a grain-free dry food from the Czech brand Brit for cats over 7 years old. It's chicken-based: 27% dehydrated and 26% fresh. Protein is high at 34% to help an older cat keep its muscle, fat is moderate at 15%, and there's 4% fibre with psyllium for weight control and regular stools. It contains a probiotic, prebiotics, salmon oil, taurine (2,500 mg per kg) and L-carnitine. Energy: 365 kcal per 100 g.
What it is and who makes it
Brit is a Czech brand. The Brit Care range consists of grain-free hypoallergenic foods with herbs and probiotics. Senior Weight Control is for older cats that move less and gain weight easily while losing muscle. The manufacturer also highlights support for joints and teeth.
Ingredients and analysis
Dehydrated chicken (27%), fresh chicken (26%), yellow peas (22%), dried apples (9%), poultry fat (4%), brewer's yeast (3%), psyllium (2%), salmon oil (2%), hydrolysed chicken liver (2%), linseed (1%), nasturtium, chamomile, sea buckthorn, cranberry, FOS, MOS, yucca and inactivated lactobacilli.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34% |
| Fat | 15% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Calcium / phosphorus | 1% / 0.8% |
| Magnesium | 0.05% |
| Omega-3 / omega-6 | 0.4% / 1.2% |
| Energy | 365 kcal per 100 g |
Pros
- High protein. 34% helps preserve muscle, which older cats lose first.
- Weight control. Moderate fat and fibre with psyllium.
- Digestion. A probiotic, prebiotics and psyllium for regular stools.
- Urinary tract. Low magnesium, cranberry and sea buckthorn.
- Grain-free. Peas instead of wheat and corn.
Cons and what to keep in mind
- Not for kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease calls for a low-phosphorus renal diet.
- Chicken only. Not suitable with a chicken allergy.
- Dry food. Older cats often drink little — add wet food or water.
- Peas. 22% of the recipe — plant protein and carbohydrates.
How nutrition changes after 7
With age, a cat moves less, burns energy more slowly, digests protein less well and is more prone to constipation and to dental, joint and kidney disease. So a senior food should provide plenty of digestible protein with moderate calories and support the gut. An older cat should have blood and urine tests once a year: if kidney problems are found, the food is switched to a therapeutic one. More in senior cat nutrition and care.
Water and the older cat
Older cats often feel thirst less, and dry food provides almost no moisture. Place several water bowls, use a fountain, and add wet food or a little warm water to the kibble. Drinking enough helps prevent constipation and urinary stones and supports the kidneys. More in how much water a cat should drink.
Senior or Weight Control
If your cat is under 7, neutered and prone to weight gain, Brit Care Sterilised Weight Control with duck and turkey is a good fit. Senior is better for older cats, with more protein to preserve muscle. How to tell if a cat is overweight and what to do — see overweight cats and dogs.
Who it suits
Cats over 7, including neutered and less active cats prone to weight gain and constipation. Other foods are in dry cat food.
Verdict
Brit Care Cat GF Senior Weight Control is a grain-free senior food with high protein for muscle, moderate fat and fibre for weight, and a probiotic for digestion. Kidney disease or a chicken allergy calls for a different food, and an older cat needs to drink plenty.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what age should Brit Care Senior be fed?
Cats over 7 years old.
How much protein does it have?
34% protein and 15% fat.
Is it suitable for kidney disease?
No, with chronic kidney disease a vet prescribes a renal diet.
Does it contain grains?
No, it's grain-free.
Is it suitable for a neutered older cat?
Yes, it's also designed for neutered cats over 7.
How many calories does it have?
365 kcal per 100 g.
