Wet food provides senior dogs with plenty of hydration. In addition, it typically contains more proteins and fewer carbohydrates than traditional dog foods.
This wet food for senior dogs contains chicken, vegetables and grains – plus joint health-promoting glucosamine and chondroitin – making this ideal for senior pups without wheat, soy or artificial flavors or colors.
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PEDIGREE Chopped Ground Dinner Wet Dog Food
Soft wet dog food is an easy and delicious way to add extra flavor and moisture to your furry pal’s dry kibble diet. Perfect as either an add-in topping, complete meal, or standalone treat option!
This food features a moderate amount of named meats and animal by-products in its recipe, including brewers rice, chicken fat, and beef liver. Additionally, it includes chelated minerals which allow dogs to more readily absorb them.
Food that meets AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance contains artificial coloring and xanthan gum at moderate amounts; recalls have occurred several times for this product.
Instinct Original Real Beef Recipe
This grain-free canned food features an abundance of named meat protein and is free from corn, wheat, byproduct meals, soy, artificial flavors and preservatives. All the ingredients used are responsibly sourced and include fruits and vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for your pup.
This recipe is suitable for all life stages and meets the AAFCO nutritional profile for maintenance. Combine it with other Instinct Original flavors for extra variety and to increase protein consumption in your dog.
Nature’s Variety based in Lincoln, Nebraska produces Nature’s Variety Instinct pet food. They specialize in holistic pet nutrition and produce both dry kibble and wet food; with their Raw Boost line combining pieces of freeze-dried raw meat into their dry food to mimic some of the perceived advantages of a raw diet without making an immediate transition.
Core Wellness Grain-Free Turkey, Chicken Liver & Turkey Liver Formula Canned Dog Food
Wellness offers this grain-free canned dog food designed specifically for senior dogs that contains five different protein sources – liver is an invaluable source of both protein and fat that also supplies numerous essential vitamins and minerals, while sweet potatoes offer gluten-free complex carbs packed with dietary fiber and beta carotene. Carrageenan thickening agent may cause some controversy; ground flaxseed provides omega-3 fatty acids as well as soluble fiber.
Fresh turkey provides an ample supply of protein. Chicken meal, an animal meat concentrate with 300% more protein than fresh poultry, adds flavor and moisture to this formula. Finally, there is chicken broth to finish off this recipe.
The Farmer’s Dog
The Farmer’s Dog is a fresh food company that delivers meals directly to your home for your dog or puppy. Their aim is to help pet parents promote longer, healthier lives for their canines through feeding them food that doesn’t come in kibble form.
Brett Podolsky founded his business after his Rottweiler, Jada, began experiencing digestive issues. Following advice from a vet, Brett recommended feeding Jada simple home-cooked meals which gave instantaneous results and her issues disappeared completely.
The meals produced by this company are prepared in USDA-certified kitchens and sourced from local farms, and developed by board-certified veterinary nutritionists to meet AAFCO’s standards for pet food. Each meal includes turkey, beef, chicken or pork along with vegetables such as sweet potatoes, bok choy, broccoli and kale as well as fish oil and a “nutrient blend” which helps your dog absorb essential vitamins and minerals.
Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Complete Essentials Turkey & Rice Entree
Pro Plan’s chunky food for cats features turkey as the main protein source and features glucosamine and EPA to promote joint mobility, acidifiers and limited magnesium intake for urinary tract health, pre- and probiotics to support digestive health, as well as prebiotics that will promote intestinal health.
Water is the main ingredient, helping with blending and thinninng out food. Guar gum, commonly found in wet food recipes and some dry kibble recipes, acts as a thickener while salt and carrageenan provide additional texture.
Overall, the nutrition in this wet dog food is above-average for wet foods with 32% dry matter protein and 23% fat percentage readings; however, points are deducted for excessive carbohydrates and added vitamins/minerals that typically signal lower quality products.
