WHO ARE YOU CALLING OLD?
Once your dog is over seven years old, they’re classed as a senior. And as for our small breeds, these mighty titans are not classed as senior until they pass the ripe old age of ten. Respect is due! All those years of running around, exploring and having amazing adventures, and they’re still going strong.
But just like us, their needs change as they get older and it’s a good idea to review their diet so they can keep you on your toes for many more years to come. Hopefully, with the right diet for their needs, age can be just a number…
Similar to adult dogs, senior dogs can eat one or two meals a day. But in addition to looking after their overall health as you have over the years, senior dogs can need more heart and joint health support than a younger dog, and an extra boost for their immune system doesn’t go amiss either. As well as thinking about thevitamins and mineralsthey need to support them in older age, it’s also a good idea toconsider different textures too, such as a combination of wet and dry foods, as this could help support their changing digestion andolder teeth.
It’s time to adjust their diet!
NATURALLY HEALTHY, PLUS AGE-SPECIFIC SUPPLEMENTS
As well as being naturally healthy, hypoallergenic and free from added artificial colours, flavours or antioxidants, James Wellbeloved™ recipes for senior dogs are specially formulated according to breed size, and supplemented with:
- Essential amino acids to help maintain healthy hearts
- Chondroitin & Glucosamine – generally believed to support healthy joints
- Vitamin E & minerals to support mature dogs' immune systems
- Fibres from natural sources for mature dogs' healthy digestion
- Natural prebiotics for mature dogs' healthy digestion
HOW MUCH SHOULD I FEED MY SENIOR DOG?
Junior dogs come in all shapes and sizes and, depending on their breed, they may need to transition to their next-stage food at different times. Toy and small breeds, for example, can move straight to adult food at six months, whereas our giant breeds should transition to junior foods earlier.
Have a look at our handy at-a-glance guide.
EASY DOES IT!
Changing foods overnight isn’t a good idea for young tummies. If you’re wondering how to transition your puppy to James Wellbeloved™ specialist junior or adult food, here’s our helpful how-to guide to the right.
