As your dog ages, he may gain or lose his appetite, either of which may pose health problems. WebMD helps you care for your senior dog’s nutritional needs in the later stages of life.

As I mentioned, I like a senior dog food that’s higher in protein, preferably 30 to 32%, which is the recommendation from Dr. Wakshlag for a generally healthy senior dog.

Best for Dieting Dogs: Hill’s Science Diet Adult 7+ Senior Vitality Dry Dog Food. Key specs: 21.5-pound bag, chicken and rice flavor Your dog might require a little assistance with weight loss ...

Highlights for the best senior dog food. Best overall wet: Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Adult 7+ Beef and Brown Rice - See at Chewy Best overall dry: Merrick Senior Real Chicken and Brown Rice ...

A veterinarian explains how to shop for the best dry and wet senior dog food in 2020. Brands include Royal Canin, Blue Buffalo, Diamond, Iams, Nutro and more.

Pet professionals push inexperienced owners to adopt senior dogs. Despite their age, the pups are full of energy, love and ...

The best senior dog foods keep dogs healthy as they age by providing high-protein, low-fat diets. Top picks are Canidae Grain-Free Pure for Seniors ...

We asked vets about healthy food for older dogs. Our picks for the best senior dog food include small breed, large dog and sensitive stomach formulas.

The pet food brand teamed up with Vanderpump Dogs, a rescue organization in Los Angeles, California, to help senior pups Wilfred and Cody get adopted. Four-legged seniors in shelters already have ...

This best senior dog food comes in small bites come in many sizes, from a small five-pound bag to the largest 33-pound package, all sold on Chewy’s site. Size options: ...

I discuss this in more detail in the Best Senior Dog Foods article, but to summarize, generally healthy senior dogs who don’t have a medical reason to be on a reduced protein diet, may do better ...