At around age 7, a cat's body begins to change. And while those changes may not always be noticeable, they can affect different aspects of a cat's overall health, including the immune system, digestive system, skin condition, lean muscle mass or body weight. In turn, these changes can impact longevity and quality of life.
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The 9-Year Study
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Purina® Pro Plan®conducted a revolutionary nine-year study to understand the impact diet has on cats age 7 and older. Specifically, the goal of our study was to evaluate whether antioxidants — alone or in combination with other nutrients —increase health and longevity in older cats. Along the way, we tracked a range of health measures associated with cat aging and general overall health, including body weight, lean muscle mass and skin thickness.
The Cats
Over a nine-year period, Purina® Pro Plan® studied 90 healthy, mixed breed cats between the ages of 7 and 17. These cats were split into 3 groups, and were assigned to one of three diets: a complete and balanced adult control diet, the control diet with added antioxidants, and the control diet with the proprietary blend found in Purina® Pro Plan® Prime Plus™.
*Control = a nutritionally balanced feline adult diet
The Nutrients
Our research showed measurable improvements promoted by our proprietary blend of:
› ANTIOXIDANTS beta carotene and Vitamin E
› PREBIOTIC FIBER from chicory root
› OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS from fish oil
› OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS from soybean oil
The Results
The results from our study were remarkable. In our study, body weight, lean muscle mass and skin thickness—all contributing factors to quality of life—decreased less in the cats in the Diet 3 group. In addition, cats that were fed a daily diet containing the proprietary blend (Diet 3) lived significantly longer than cats fed Diet 1.
The Benefits
In a 9-year study, cats exclusively fed a complete and balanced daily diet containing the proprietary blend found in Pro Plan® Prime Plus™ from age 7 and on lived longer. (Versus cats fed the complete and balanced diet alone.)
Prime Plus™ Adult 7+ Also Contains Key Nutrients That Support:
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Group 1 Diet:Control*
Group 2 Diet:Control* + Antioxidants
Group 3 Diet:Control* + Antioxidants + Prebiotic fiber + Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids
Prime Plus® Adult 7+With a proprietary blend proven to improve & extend the life of cats age 7+ Backed by 9 years of research
Prime Plus® Adult 7+With a proprietary blend proven to improve & extend the life of cats age 7+ Backed by 9 years of research
Prime Plus® Adult 7+With a proprietary blend proven to improve and extend the life of cats age 7+ Backed by nine years of research
Prime Plus® Adult 7+With a proprietary blend proven to improve and extend the life of cats age 7+ Backed by nine years of research
Prime Plus® Adult 7+With a proprietary blend proven to improve and extend the life of cats age 7+ Backed by nine years of research
Prime Plus® Adult 7+With a proprietary blend proven to improve and extend the life of cats age 7+ Backed by nine years of research