Time for Senior food

denbri · Old Hand

Time for Senior food

Amanda · Master

Happy birthday Bovril!

When Blue turned 7 we decided we should try him on senior (Arden Grange) After 1 bag we reverted back to normal stuff as he didn't eat it with as much gusto and we didn't notice any difference and don't feel as though he is missing anything.

If I were you I would leave him on his normal until you feel he may need a senior diet.

Gail · Big Cheese

Denise i'm not sure what the official and more knowledgeable stance would be on this and as Neo as still only 5 it's not something i have put a lot of thought into yet but i remember years ago with my boxer that i didn't change to a senior food until much later, simply because he really was just a big energetic puppy and i decided to wait until he started to slow down a bit.

Would be interested to see what the experts think about this as Greyhounds are a bit more laid back anyway!!

Isla · Enlightened One

I can't really comment on this either. Wills turned diabetic and went onto extremely expensive, special dog food before I got the chance to try a senior dog food on him. Millie is about 7 now but is still dashing about like a loony given the chance so doesn't come across as needing a senior food.

If and when she slows down or doesn't seem to be keeping her condition on normal dog food, I'll contemplate changing her diet (unless some knowledgeable expert advises otherwise).

MojoTilly · Master

I'd always heard you were supposed to put dogs on a senior diet once they turned seven but realistically i think it depends on the individual dog. If they're still running round like a lunatic I wouldn't bother changing the diet and see how they go. Maybe changing it when they slow down.

Debbie

Sunny girl · Master

Our Zoe is anywhere between 7-10? She really has slowed down as those that know her will tell you. I've been wondering lately if she needs a senior or low calorie food not because she is getting stiff or doesnt have any energy (she still runs round like a loon) but because of her weight gain. She really is a little barrel, we have cut her food and increased her exercise (as much as we can with a little dog who prefers to sleep 23 hours a day) but it makes no difference.
My mum said the other day she just looks like a little old man the way her weight has spread weirdface

Hard to explain but I knew what she meant.

I don't have any knowledge of senior food, my last dog was 14 when we lost her and she stayed on the same food to the end. I asked my vet a few times about senior food for her and he said "if it ain't broken don't fix it".

Anyone know if senior food is lower or higher calorie? Anyone know a good low calorie food?

Landess

JENNY · Big Cheese

I think senior food is low Calorie Landess and I think that's the reason its different. Apart from maybe some added nutrients for 'older'dog problems like Glucosamine etc I don't think there would be a lot of difference. I guess if you did change she could get the same volume at meals but it would be less calorific, maybe helping her lose weight. She is like a wee granny with her barrel belly bless her. aww

Sunny girl · Master

Thanks Jenny think I'll look into that, cutting her portions are not going down well, she is moaning like mad and yesterday sat in front of her bowl until I gave in and gave her some more smile

. Low calorie but the same portion.....now why can't that work for me wink

Landess