Diets high in omega fatty acids can be especially important for senior dogs. Omega fatty acids promote healthy skin and coat, reduce inflammation in body tissues, and help your dog maintain a stable weight.
This food is specially formulated and manufactured with human-grade quality and safety standards in mind, offering a softer, more digestible kibble to reduce dental issues while packed with probiotics, L-carnitine, and glucosamine for added benefits.
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Large Breed
An excellent diet can help your senior dog lead a longer, healthier life. A well-rounded diet should include meat sources like turkey and chicken as well as healthy fats and carbohydrates for energy, essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, plus joint support ingredients such as glucosamine and chondroitin.
Based on your pup’s individual needs, you should choose food that’s high in moisture (wet foods typically contain 75% to 78% water content), includes antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables such as blueberries and cranberries or is made without phosphorus – something which could put undue strain on older dog kidneys; consult with your veterinarian on an ideal phosphorus level for your pet based on age, health status and size.
Spot and Tango offers fresh meals made with real animal proteins and other whole-food ingredients designed to meet the dietary needs of aging dogs. Their recipes are prepared using Sous-Vide cooking technology which preserves flavor and nutrition levels of their meals.
Grain-Free
Changes to a dog’s diet can make an incredible impactful difference on their quality of life. Supplementing their meals with joint-supportive ingredients such as this grain-free option from Orijen will keep their joints moving freely into their golden years. Packed full of animal proteins from deboned beef, turkey meal, salmon meal, yellow peas and chicken fat but without any grain fillers that may lead to gas issues or cause bloat, Orijen kibble offers high animal protein without the risk of gas bloat or gassiness!
This limited ingredient diet is tailored specifically for senior dogs with food sensitivities or allergies. Chicken is easily digestible for older bodies; lamb meal and roasted bison provide novel proteins while chicken fat provides Omega 3 fatty acids and DHA for cognitive health benefits. Sweet potatoes, lentils and flaxseed provide essential vitamins and fiber while rendering meat meals, corn gluten meal, wheat as well as artificial flavors or colors are left out entirely from this recipe.
Wet
Fresh foods may be ideal for most canines, but senior dogs may find wet food easier to digest. Look for recipes such as those offered by Canidae PURE that feature high moisture content to help ensure they can remain hydrated throughout the day. Furthermore, these limited ingredient foods don’t include chicken by-product meal, corn, wheat, soy or artificial preservatives so as to provide your senior pup with an abundance of proteins essential to health and nutrition.
This large breed adult senior food features high-quality proteins from chicken broth, turkey meal and white fish as well as nutritious carbohydrates such as barley and sweet potato. Furthermore, LifeSource Bits contain antioxidants from fruits and vegetables like blueberries and cranberries as well as vitamins minerals probiotics to support your pet’s immune system and overall wellbeing. In addition, glucosamine chondroitin for joint health benefits are present alongside vitamin C, folate acid and zinc for overall wellness support.
Dry
As our dogs age, their nutritional requirements evolve as well. A balanced senior dog food should provide quality proteins and healthy fats to provide energy throughout the day for your pet.
This dry dog food features chicken as its first ingredient and contains glucosamine and chondroitin to support joint health, as well as beet pulp prebiotics to aid digestion. Furthermore, it’s free of corn, wheat, soy and artificial flavors for ultimate peace of mind!
This grain-free kibble features a high meat-to-carb ratio and features deboned lamb, chicken liver and turkey meal as sources of protein. Furthermore, this formula contains probiotics for digestive health as well as L-carnitine to aid in metabolism of fats more efficiently – all while being free from chicken by-product meals, corn, wheat soy and artificial preservatives!
