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What should I feed my 15 year old dog?

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Canned, fresh, or raw foods are often more palatable than dry foods to picky dogs (of any age) due to the extra moisture inside. Adding a little water to kibble is also an option. Pick an energy-dense food. They are usually higher in fat and therefore more palatable for many dogs.


What food is good for old age dogs?

What foods do vets recommend for older dogs?Eukanuba Senior Small Breed Dry Dog Food.Iams ProActive Health Healthy Aging Senior Dry Dog Food.Hill's Science Diet Dry Food Food for Senior Dogs.Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Natural Senior Dry Dog Food.Royal Canin Size Health Small Aging Wet Dog Food.

How much food should a senior dog eat a day?

In terms of dog food for senior dogs, you should start by feeding about 2% of their body weight, and adjust to suit their needs and activity. A 50lbs senior dog of moderate activity level would be eating roughly one pound of food per day.

How much should a 15 dog eat?

If you're still at a loss, try PetMD's general rule of thumb for adult dogs: Toy Breeds (3-6 pounds): 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup per day. Small Breeds (10-20 pounds): 3/4 cup to 1 1/2 cups per day. Medium Breeds (30-50 pounds) 1 3/4 to 2 2/3 cups per day.

Should older dogs eat special 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.

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