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Home » What’s the Best Food for Senior Dogs?
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What’s the Best Food for Senior Dogs?

by fiverradmin August 27, 2021
Published: August 27, 2021Last Updated on August 29, 2021 0 comment
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Sadly, our canine best friends seem to go gray and become senior citizens in a flash. Experienced dog owners understand that when a furry four-legged dog attains old age, then it’s time to make some lifestyle changes. One of the main areas that needs addressing? Food for senior dogs. Senior dogs expend less energy and therefore need less calories. Yet, they still need nutrient-rich food to help with keeping their bodies running smoothly.

Read on to learn more about the best food for senior dogs on the market.

 

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    • Nutro senior dog food:
    • Orijen senior dog food:
    • IAMS senior dog food:
    • Purina senior dog food:
    • Royal Canin senior dog food:
    • Science Diet senior dog food:

    Nutro senior dog food:

Nutro offers great products for older dogs (meaning dogs over 6 years). Nutro has an ‘eat clean’ philosophy (think chicken and brown rice), and their dog food is rich in nutrients and protein. Their products are also GMO-free. For senior dogs specifically, this company offers a variety of dry food, and has specific food for small, medium and large-sized dogs. If your dog loves wet food, they also make a pate.

 

  • Orijen senior dog food:

Orijen specializes in high quality dry foot. This company prides itself on including fresh and raw ingredients that “mirrors your dog’s evolutionary diet”. Their senior dry dog food contains zero gluten, but contains lots of protein from free-range poultry, which helps with weight control and promotes muscle mass.

 

  • IAMS senior dog food:

This dry dog food for senior adult dogs is made for small and medium-sized dogs that are 7 years and older. Enriched with antioxidants, this food helps your dog maintain a healthy immune system. It contains L-Carnitine, which helps your dog maintain a healthy weight. IAMS food also contains prebiotics and beet pulp to help with digestion and gut health.

Have a larger dog? This company also makes senior dog food for large breeds, where the emphasis is on healthy joints. Both products feature chicken and grain as their main ingredients. They also make a chicken and rice pate if you’re looking for a wet food alternative.

 

  • Purina senior dog food:

Purina makes dog food for seniors that is “specially formulated to nourish older dogs’ minds and bodies”. They produce one of the larger ranges of senior dog food for dogs aged 7+, including both dry and wet food. These products are aimed at helping with optimal nutrition, weight and muscle maintenance, and keeping your dog’s brain in tip-top condition.

 

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  • Royal Canin senior dog food:

As well as offering a good range of dry and wet food tailored to your senior dog’s requirements, the Royal Canin official website has some fantastic articles about caring for older dogs, and is well worth checking out if you’ve never cared for a senior before. This brand of dog food in particular is often recommended by veterinarians.

 

  • Science Diet senior dog food:

This is another dog food brand that veterinarians frequently recommend. This option is wonderful for dogs that are 7+ years old because it comes in varieties that cater to delicate tummies and sensitive skin. Their senior food also comes in small-sized bites to help dogs with the physical act of chewing and swallowing. They also have a range of treats specifically for seniors dogs!

 

This list proves there are a number of dog food brands that cater to senior dogs. Depending on your specific dog’s needs, you can be sure to find a dog food brand that’s the best choice for your senior pooch. After all, our wonderful senior dogs deserve the best after their years of loyal service being our best friends!

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