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Should I Feed My 7 year old dog senior food?

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Your dog may not look or act like what you think of as a “senior” dog. But starting around age 7, and earlier if they're a large breed dog, your dog's dietary needs will start to change. This is a good time to start thinking about switching to a senior dog diet.


Can a 7 year old dog eat Senior dog food?

Depending on their breed and size, most dogs are considered to be “mature adults” between 6 and 8 years old. In most cases, a dog older than 8 years will move into the senior category. While these age classifications can be helpful in guiding food choices, it's important to remember that animals are individuals.

Do older dogs really need senior food?

To summarize everything we looked at in this article, most dogs will not need a special senior dog food to live a healthy life. If your dog has been eating a certain kind of dog food for years, there's no reason to switch them to anything else just because they're older.

What kind of food should a 7 year old dog eat?

Offer your dog fruits and vegetables. All dogs benefit from eating small amounts of fruits and vegetables, particularly when they're older and more prone to constipation. Add fiber to your dog's diet in the form of wheat bran, steamed fresh green beans or canned green beans, or plain canned pumpkin.

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