Applaws Chicken Senior Dry Cat Food (UK) is a grain-free, complete and balanced dry food for older cats made with a minimum of 80% animal protein to help maintain lean muscle and everyday vitality.

The first ingredient is chicken, primarily chicken meal (45%) with additional fresh chicken (3%), providing a concentrated, highly digestible protein base suited to senior cats’ amino acid needs.

With 36.5% crude protein and 14.5% fat, alongside an energy density of 3952 kcal/kg, the formula supplies substantial amino acids and controlled fat calories to support muscle maintenance in aging cats.

Potato is the main carbohydrate source, supplying starch energy without grains for cats that do better on grain-free recipes.

Salmon oil and egg contribute additional animal fats and amino acids, while listed omega-6 (3.05%) and omega-3 (0.4%) fatty acids help support skin health and a glossy coat.

Digestive support comes from beet pulp and 0.2% chicory extract (a source of FOS prebiotics) to nourish beneficial gut bacteria and promote regular stools, while dried brewer’s yeast contributes B vitamins that aid metabolism.

Calcium at 1.8% and phosphorus at 1.2% provide essential minerals for skeletal maintenance, and added DL-methionine (250 mg) helps maintain a healthy urinary environment.

Antioxidant and essential nutrient support includes vitamin E (640 mg), vitamin A (29,000 IU), and vitamin D3 (1,000 IU) for immune function, vision, and bone health.

Taurine is listed at 1000 mg to support heart function, retinal health, and bile acid conjugation critical to feline metabolism.

Seaweed supplies natural trace minerals, and yucca schidigera extract can help reduce stool odor—useful for indoor seniors.

Pros:

• Chicken-first, high animal protein: Chicken meal (45%) with fresh chicken (3%) anchors a 36.5% protein formula, and the recipe is made with a minimum of 80% animal protein to support lean muscle in seniors.
• Digestive and gut microbiome support: Beet pulp and 0.2% chicory extract (FOS) provide fermentable fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria and promotes regular stools in older cats.
• Skin and coat nutrition: Salmon oil plus listed omega-6 (3.05%) and omega-3 (0.4%) fatty acids help maintain skin integrity and a shiny coat.
• Targeted mineral and urinary support: Calcium 1.8%, phosphorus 1.2%, and added DL-methionine (250 mg) help supply essential minerals and support a healthy urinary environment.
• Antioxidant and essential vitamins: Vitamin E (640 mg), vitamin A (29,000 IU), and vitamin D3 (1,000 IU) contribute to immune defense, vision, and bone health in aging cats.
• Grain-free carbohydrate source: Potato provides starch energy without wheat, corn, or soy, a plus for grain-sensitive cats.

Cons:

• Starch-heavy second ingredient: Potato is listed immediately after chicken, indicating a notable carbohydrate contribution that may not suit cats needing lower-starch diets.
• Multiple animal sources: Chicken, generic poultry fat and gravy, egg, and salmon oil make it unsuitable as a single-protein option for elimination diets or poultry-sensitive cats.
• Higher mineral load: Crude ash at 8% reflects total mineral content that could warrant caution for cats requiring stricter mineral control.
• Phosphorus not reduced: At 1.2% phosphorus, the formula may not be appropriate for cats that need phosphorus restriction as advised by a veterinarian.
• Modest omega-3 level: An omega-3 content of 0.4% offers limited anti-inflammatory support.
• Energy-dense for sedentary seniors: At 3952 kcal/kg, portions may need careful control for less active, neutered older cats.