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Here are some of the situations in which you might need to make sure that your cats are fed separately, so they only get their own food: One or more of your cats has a medical condition requiring a special diet and no other food....

Your cat’s dietary needs change as it reaches each life stage, either because its body is absorbing nutrients in a different way, or it is doing more or less exercise. It may also become more vulnerable to age-related health conditions, such as diabetes and arthritis....

Your cats are different ages and need different life-stage foods. For instance, a kitten needs special food for growth and shouldn't eat a diet meant for adult cats. Be sure to discuss any diet change or reduction in food with your veterinarian first....

Nutritional needs: Your cat at this stage can continue eating a standard adult cat food formula, barring any special health considerations that may arise that require a special food. A mature cat is about the equivalent of a middle-aged human in his or her forties or fifties....