What Should the Diet of My Senior Dog Consist Of?

By Don Rainwater

There are a few choices when it comes to the senior dog diet. No matter what the choice the diet should be well-balanced and low in calories, fat, and protein, but high in fiber, just like humans. You can feed your dog a little of their old food so that the change in the diet does not happen to suddenly. Make sure you speak to your vet first, they may advise you to change the diet completely. If your dog is experiencing stomach troubles, you may want to purchase a specially formulated diet dog food for senior canines. These are usually prepared on the market with a smaller amount of protein, usually about 18 to 20 percent protein.

If your dog is having trouble with kidney function then even less protein is recommended. With lower protein comes lower fat and with lower fat you will have lower calories. This will even out your senior dog's lack of exercise or movement. A senior dog food should have from anywhere from ten percent to thirteen percent fat. Like their human counter parts, the senior dog will sometimes be stopped up. They need more fiber to get the digestion and excretion out of their systems. A good senior dog food will have at least three percent or more of fiber. If you fiber is low on their normal food, you might want to add some wheat bran or other fiber into their diet by mixing it with their food. You should have you senior dog on drier food than wet food. Their teeth will benefit from the dry food because it will reduce tarter build up and will induce good oral health.

Your senior dog needs special care and attention to make them healthy and happy during their golden years. To learn more about senior dog care and products that can help their longevity and health visit http://seniorcanines.com