Hi everyone
This is my first post here... I've been reading some threads about food choices and have a bit of a special case. I just adopted an 8 year old Maine Coon cat from our local humane society. I feel like I've won the lottery! He was a breeder's cat and was surrendered when she went into assisted living. He is just the greatest cat I've ever known and I'm sooo in love!
Anyways, I realize that he is an older cat and being a Maine Coon, he weighs about 13-14 pounds. I've been reading up on Maine Coons and have seen a lot of different suggestions for things to consider with food (joint health, larger kibble, etc). Willie is not overweight; he seems perfectly healthy. The shelter did not tell me what his owner was feeding him but the shelter had him eating Science Diet regular adult formula. From what I've read on here, SD is NOT a good food. I want to get him transitioned to something better soon!!
Soo... the other factor is cost. I do realize that with a higher quality food, I'll actually feed less, but I want to be sure it's still affordable for me. I could afford to spend about $20-25 a month on food. We have a Petco, Tractor Supply, Wal-Mart, and Target here for buying choices. If necessary, I could also get to a Petsmart.
THANKS so much in advance for any suggestions or help. I want Willie to be with me for a LONG time, and I know that he will need a good quality food to do that.
This is my first post here... I've been reading some threads about food choices and have a bit of a special case. I just adopted an 8 year old Maine Coon cat from our local humane society. I feel like I've won the lottery! He was a breeder's cat and was surrendered when she went into assisted living. He is just the greatest cat I've ever known and I'm sooo in love!
Anyways, I realize that he is an older cat and being a Maine Coon, he weighs about 13-14 pounds. I've been reading up on Maine Coons and have seen a lot of different suggestions for things to consider with food (joint health, larger kibble, etc). Willie is not overweight; he seems perfectly healthy. The shelter did not tell me what his owner was feeding him but the shelter had him eating Science Diet regular adult formula. From what I've read on here, SD is NOT a good food. I want to get him transitioned to something better soon!!
Soo... the other factor is cost. I do realize that with a higher quality food, I'll actually feed less, but I want to be sure it's still affordable for me. I could afford to spend about $20-25 a month on food. We have a Petco, Tractor Supply, Wal-Mart, and Target here for buying choices. If necessary, I could also get to a Petsmart.
THANKS so much in advance for any suggestions or help. I want Willie to be with me for a LONG time, and I know that he will need a good quality food to do that.