Why Senior Dog Food?

 

As dogs age, they start to slow down—both physically and mentally. Their nutritional needs change, too.  

 

Around age seven (later for some smaller breeds) is when a food for older dogs becomes important.  

 

Finding the best senior dog food for your companion is an important way to help them continue to live a happy, healthy life. Purina offers a variety of dog foods for older dogs, each specially formulated to nourish them through their senior years.  

 

Like the best food for older dogs should, each of our senior dog diets helps to maintain a senior dog’s health, even as they age.  

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Pro Plan

Purina Pro Plan is the most advanced nutrition for your pet’s best life. That’s why we’re proud to offer a full spectrum of performance and specialized nutrition formulas, including options that support healthy aging, reduce cat allergens, provide guaranteed live probiotics, and more. Try Pro Plan today and discover what advanced nutrition can do. 

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Purina ONE

Purina ONE® pet food expertly combines natural, high-quality ingredients to create nutrition that can lead to visible differences in your pet's health. 

Benefits of Senior Dog Food

  • Antioxidants help support a healthy immune system 
  • Higher in protein to help maintain lean body mass 
  • Formulated for dogs age 7+ 
  • 100% complete and balanced for adult dogs 

Learn More About Senior Dog Food and Feeding

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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.