Skin, coat, and grooming are visible signals, which is why they’re frequently used to sell supplements. Some nutrients associated with coat quality are commonly included in senior diets, but nutrient profiles vary widely across commercial foods (Summers SC, 2020). If your cat is picky, eats less, or rotates foods often, the “baseline” may be less stable than you assume.
The best longevity supplements for cats will treat coat benefits as a side effect of steadier internal support, not as the main promise. A glossy coat is welcome, but the deeper aim is maintaining appetite, digestion, and resilience over time.