Diets for Senior Dogs

As your pooch gets older, the combination of a slowing metabolism and decreased energy will typically result in more body fat and the need to switch to a senior diet (a tough reality we all face eventually!). A senior diet generally means reduced calorie intake, but it is important that calories are not replaced with low quality fillers. Unfortunately many “Senior” formulas on the market today contain very low protein content and low quality fillers. This is a mistake – your dog still needs optimal levels of highly digestible proteins in order to maintain muscle mass and fend off disease.

Evanger’s Senior & Weight Management Classic Dinner for Dogs is specially formulated for your aging companion and includes important vitamins and minerals like Vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant to eliminate free radical particles that can cause signs of aging and decrease immune system response.  Another great way to reduce calories without sacrificing nutrition is to replace 1/5 of your dog’s dry food with Evanger’s 100% Grain-Free Sweet Potato, which contains natural fructooligosaccharides (FOS) that promote beneficial levels of bacteria in the large intestine and defend against gastrointestinal disease in older dogs. 


Getting old doesn’t mean the fun is over for your dog – it simply means that a few dietary tweaks are necessary to keep him healthy and happy. In conjunction with regular vet visits, a senior diet can significantly improve your dog’s transition to senior status and keep your furry companion by your side for years to come.

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