About a year ago, my 12-year-old cat developed an itchy rash on her forehead. The vet ruled out more serious health issues, and speculated that it was an allergic reaction or food sensitivity. And so began a year of cat food experiments...
We tried a range of grain-free foods with various protein sources. Some didn't help the skin; some she didn't like. The local pet food store suggested this. The big selling point was that it doesn't have any "meals"-no "chicken meal" or "fish meal" or "turkey byproduct" or whatever. She has been eating this for the past 6 months or so, and her skin has cleared up remarkably. And the fact that she taps on my cheek until I wake up and feed her in the morning suggests that it is also quite delicious.
It is expensive, but it has helped her skin issues enough that it's been worth it. (A trip to the vet costs quite a bit more!) If you have an older cat that seems to have developed a food sensitivity, this is definitely a good option to try.
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