Most cat food manufacturers offer a variety of foods that support your cat’s dietary needs throughout her life. Kitten food provides the extra protein your cat needs for her developing brain and growing muscles and bones. However, once your cat reaches about one year of age, kitten food provides too many calories and can lead to obesity. Thus you will need to switch your cat to an adult cat food. You can feed your cat this adult food for many years. When she starts showing signs of aging, you may need to switch her to a mature or senior food that supports digestive and joint function. There are other specialized foods that help with hairball control, urinary conditions, weight control and the like. Some of these foods are only available by prescription. Switch food gradually to avoid digestive issues. For more information, contact your reputed veterinary clinic Bolingbrook IL.