As dogs age, and become senior, their habits and care needs change. Read advice and tips from Purina pet care experts on how you should be caring for your aging dog.
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Senior Dog Articles
As dogs get older, their nutritional needs, health and activity levels change. Choosing the right senior dog food and knowing how to care for your dog as he ages can help keep him active and healthy through the rest of his life. Learn more about caring for your senior dog from our experts in the articles below.
Featured Senior Dog Articles
It's important to keep your senior dog active and healthy with exercise, nutrition and mental stimulation. Learn how you can help your older dog live a long, healthy life.
As your dog gets older, his dietary needs will start to change. Learn when you should consider switching to a senior dog food by knowing what to look for.
As dogs age, they may gain weight or experience reduced mobility. Feeding a senior dog food can help your dog continue to live life to the fullest. Learn about the benefits of senior formulas here.
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As your dog gets older, his dietary needs will start to change. Learn when you should consider switching to a senior dog food by knowing what to look for. -
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Knowing when to switch to senior dog food can be confusing. Learn how special senior dog food formulas can support your dog's mental sharpness and physical activity. -
The right dog food can make a big difference for a senior dog. Read this testimonial on how Purina Pro Plan BRIGHT MIND changed the lives of Sierra and her owners.
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The right dog food can make a big difference for a senior dog. See how Purina Pro Plan BRIGHT MIND changed Lady's life and the lives of her owners for the better.
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It's important to keep your senior dog active and healthy with exercise, nutrition and mental stimulation. Learn how you can help your older dog live a long, healthy life. -
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As dogs age, they may gain weight or experience reduced mobility. Feeding a senior dog food can help your dog continue to live life to the fullest. Learn about the benefits of senior formulas here.
