Does my Senior Dog need to change diet?

January 19th 2021

We’re often asked ‘does my senior dog need to be on senior food?’

First things first, is your dog senior? As a general rule, a dog which turns 7 years old is usually classed as a senior. However, if you have a giant breed, they are usually classed as senior a little earlier, 5-7 years old and smaller dogs it can be between 7-9.

If you notice your dog is showing visible signs of aging such as stiffness and struggling to get up in the morning you should consider changing over to a senior diet. Vet’s Kitchen Senior dog foods contain the ingredients you’d expect in a senior diet such as extra joint support and Taurine and L-Carnitine for heart health. As your dog slows down in their senior years, a senior diet should be lower in fat to reduce the risk of piling on the pounds.