Applaws Cat Tin Senior Tuna with Salmon in Jelly

The Applaws Senior Tuna with Salmon in Jelly is a complementary wet food specifically formulated for cats aged 7 years and over. It is made with 40% real tuna fillet and 8% real salmon, set in a delicate natural vegetable jelly with just rice flour as a binding agent. No animal by-products, no artificial colours, no artificial flavours, no preservatives and no fillers of any kind. A transparent, purposefully designed recipe that respects both the intelligence of the owner and the specific biological requirements of the ageing cat.

What makes this recipe different from the standard adult range? As cats age beyond seven years, their bodies undergo a series of gradual physiological changes that directly affect how they should be fed. Understanding these changes is the key to understanding why this recipe is formulated the way it is.

Protein needs change with age. Contrary to what was once believed, senior cats actually require a higher quality, highly digestible protein source rather than simply less protein. Ageing reduces the efficiency of protein digestion and absorption, meaning that the protein in a senior cat's food needs to be particularly clean, lean and easy to process. The 40% tuna fillet in this recipe provides exactly that, a lean, highly digestible, complete animal protein source with an excellent amino acid profile that supports the maintenance of lean muscle mass, which naturally declines with age (a condition known as sarcopenia). Maintaining muscle mass in senior cats is critically important for mobility, immune function, metabolic health and overall quality of life.

Tuna also remains one of the best natural sources of taurine, essential for heart health, vision and neurological function, as well as naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids that support systemic health. These benefits are if anything more important in senior cats than in younger adults, as the risk of heart disease, vision decline and cognitive changes increases with age.

8% salmon - more than most adult recipes, because senior cats need more. EPA and DHA that manage age-related inflammation, support joint comfort and address the conditions that matter most in later life.

DHA for brain, nervous system and retinal health, linked to slower cognitive decline in ageing pets. Astaxanthin for cellular protection and coat health. Vitamin D for bone density and calcium metabolism. Senior nutrition that works where it matters most.

Why a lower overall protein percentage than adult recipes? 48% lean protein, intentionally lower than adult recipes. High quality, kidney-friendly nutrition that reflects current best practice for cats over ten, without compromising on the amino acids that matter.

The jelly format and moisture content. The natural vegetable jelly format delivers an exceptionally high moisture content of approximately 85%, particularly important for senior cats, whose kidney function typically declines with age and who are therefore at increased risk of dehydration and its consequences. Senior cats are also often less active, less thirsty and less aware of their own hydration needs than younger cats, making the passive hydration delivered by a high-moisture wet food even more critical for their health. The soft jelly texture is also kind to older teeth, more sensitive gums and the slower digestive systems that are characteristic of ageing cats.

• 40% real tuna fillet - highly digestible lean protein, naturally rich in taurine for heart and vision health
• 8% real salmon - concentrated EPA and DHA omega-3 for anti-inflammatory, cognitive and cardiovascular support
• Natural astaxanthin and Vitamin D from salmon - cellular protection and bone health
• ~85% moisture in natural vegetable jelly - critical hydration support for ageing kidneys
• Moderately reduced protein load - gentle on senior renal function without compromising amino acid quality
• Soft jelly texture - kind to older teeth, gums and digestive systems
• No artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or animal by-products

Available across Greece through the Milann Hellas distribution network.