What to Feed a Senior Dog?

By Abhishek Chauhan October 09, 2022

As your dog ages, his metabolism will slow down and he may become less active.

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This means that he’ll require fewer calories than he did in his youth. It’s important to adjust

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his food intake accordingly to avoid obesity, which can put unnecessary strain on his heart.

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You may also want to consider switching your senior dog to a food that’s specifically

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formulated for older dogs. How often you should feed a senior dog generally stays

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the same as when they were younger. However, if your dog is having trouble digesting his food

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or is losing weight, you may need to increase the frequency of meals or portion sizes.

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