Senior Dog foods designated for seniors are specifically designed for older dogs with their unique nutritional needs in mind. Senior dog food generally features less fat and more fiber along with highly digestible protein.
Super5Mix Just for Seniors - Dog Food - The optimal balance of nutrient-rich whole foods to fulfill the unique health needs of your aging dog.
Holistically formulated for the complete health of your senior dog. Provides whole-body nutritional support and promotes overall fitness and longevity.
Ingredients
Ingredients (Continued)
Guaranteed Analysis
Deboned Chicken Oatmeal Ground Barley Rye Flour Chicken Meal Ground Brown Rice Tomato Pomace Deboned Whitefish Rice Bran Natural Chicken Flavor Tomatoes Ground Flaxseed Ground Millet Canola Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols, a natural source of Vitamin E) Carrots Spinach Sweet Potatoes Apples Blueberries Potassium Chloride Choline Chloride Calcium Carbonate Dicalcium Phosphate Glucosamine Hydrochloride Chondroitin Sulfate Taurine Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative) Sea Cucumber Green Lipped Mussel Chicory Root Extract Garlic Yucca Shidigera Extract Green Tea Extract Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Enterococcus faecium Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation products
Vitamins: Beta-Carotene Vitamin E Supplement Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Vitamin A Supplement Niacin Calcium Pantothenate Riboflavin Vitamin D-3 Supplement Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Thiamine Mononitrate Folic Acid Biotin Vitamin B-12 Supplement
Crude Protein Not Less Than 18.0% Crude Fat Not Less Than 10.0% Crude Fiber Not More Than 5.0% Moisture Not More Than 11.0% Calcium Not Less Than 1.0% Phosphorus Not Less Than 0.75% Vitamin E Not Less Than 400 IU/kg Omega 6 Fatty Acids* Not Less Than 2.00% Omega 3 Fatty Acids* Not Less Than 0.40% Glucosamine Hydrochloride* Not Less Than 800 mg/kg Chondroitin Sulfate* Not Less Than 700 mg/kg Beta-Carotene* Not Less Than 5 mg/kg Lycopene* Not Less Than 0.25 mg/kg Taurine* Not Less Than 0.09%
Carbohydrates 53.9%
Calories: This food contains 3,220 kcal per kilogram or 340 kcal per cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis (calculated).
Transitioning to Wellness: It is important to slowly transition your dog from his/her current diet as it takes a few days for the body to adapt to the new nutrient levels. To transition, gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Wellness each day, so that you are feeding 100% Wellness by day 7.
Determining Feeding Portions: Looking at the chart below, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your dog per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available at all times. Wellness believes in feeding dry and wet food in combination whenever possible to help increase the level of water in your dog's diet.
Nutrition is only one part of the equation! Be sure to give your dog plenty of love, plenty of exercise and see your veterinarian regularly to help ensure total wellness.
Recommended Feeding Portions (Based on a standard 8 oz dry measuring cup)
Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed.
WEIGHT (LBS)
CUPS/DAY
3-17
¼ - 1
18-23
1 - 1¼
24-45
1¼ - 2
46-65
2 - 2½
66-85
2½ - 3
86-105
3 - 3½
106-125
3½ - 4
For dogs over 125 lbs: Add ¼ cup per additional 10 lbs.
Combination Feeding If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/3 cup for every 6 oz of wet food.
tho it did make one of our dogs very itchy. they like it but will have to find another type for the schnauzer. :(
3. Cami on 9/15/2009, said:
great service!
4. Valerie Ann on 9/7/2009, said:
my boxer liked the dog food, but I noticed she started passing gas after changing to this dog food. I am going to put her back on her old dog food to see if it was the dog food or just her.
EVO Dog Reduced Fat - The Ancestral Diet Meets Modern Nutrition
Reduced Fat - The EVO line of pet foods have been specially designed to provide all the key nutritional benefits received from the feeding of raw food diets but with the benefits of 21st Century nutritional research. EVO Reduced Fat Dry Dog Food contains 30% less fat than regular EVO Dog Food but with 20% MORE protein. Recent studies have shown that high protein, low fat diets help to build lean body mass while still achieving weight loss (weight loss occurs until an equilibrium of muscle to fat is reached).
EVO Dog Reduced Fat is Grain-Free, Human Grade Dog Food
Although EVO Dog food provides 100% of the total nutritional needs of your dog, you still need to pay proper attention to these important factors to ensure optimum health:
Our Basset has some kind of food allergy we are trying to narrow down. Certain foods upset her bodies balance and cause excess ear drainage & build up. We've tried Science Diet ZD, Wellness Core Reduced Fat & this one. So far this is the only one that seems to be a little more agreeable with her. It would have been rated 5 stars, but it causes her & our other Basset slight constipation & excessive gas.
3. Noel on 4/15/2009, said:
4 schipperkees were not that excited about this but ate it w/ wet food added!
4. Don on 3/17/2009, said:
To early to tell about the weight loss but the dog really likes it!
5. Barbara on 1/1/2009, said:
My dog did not care for the taste of this dog food
ORIJEN Senior - Biologically Appropriate for All Breeds
As dogs age, their bodies become less efficient at metabolizing the proteins that are vital to maintaining lean muscle mass and overall wellness. In addition to increased dietary protein, senior dogs typically require fewer calories than younger dogs, and fewer carbohydrates help improve insulin resistance.
ORIJEN SENIOR has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) of 3750 kcal/kg or 395 kcal per 250ml cup (105g). Calories are distributed to promote peak physical conditioning with 40% from protein, 25% from fruit & vegetables and 35% from fat.
She ( Onyx, my older German Shepherd ) wouldn't hardly eat it and she kept the runs. I moved her back to the Orijen Puppy Food and she is doing ok now.
2. Darla on 7/8/2009, said:
my dog had been eating senior Canidae. I switched hopeing that it would help and itching problem, but it didn't. It's a very high quality food and buying from k9cuisine was very, very easy - fast, free shipping - so I probably will return as a customer. Thank you.
3. Yvonne on 6/16/2009, said:
I have a small yorkie, this food is too large and hard. She doesnt chew well. She will swallow it whole but doesnt seem like a good thing to do. Otherwise she likes flavor.
4. Jelinda on 6/4/2009, said:
Their senior formula has changed! My bag ordered 5/09 shows a different formula on the bag. 40% protein, 15% min. fat less kcals than before, 20% carbohydrates now. It smells very fishy (more fish near the top of the ingredient list now) and my dogs' poops are smelly and dark; my dogs are having gas since starting this bag. I have fed Orijen Senior for over 1 year, but we are leaving. I emailed the company to ask about the formula change, and other than an automated reply, nothing. We're leaving Orijen.
5. Susan on 5/18/2009, said:
I wanted to switch my dogs to a better food. They love the taste of this one.
It may not have enough fiber for one of my dogs-she was on prescription diet food. She loves this food but has gained a few pounds. I will be trying this for a while and see how she does.
Holistic Select - Healther Food for Healthier Pets
Senior Care Formula - Holistic Select diets contain Holistic-Natural ingredients with added Holistic Supplements, at effective levels, to promote the health of your pet.
Whole-Health Nutrition...Enhancing Your Pet's Health - Every ingredient selected for use in our holistic foods performs a function in the overall wellness of your pet. We conduct worldwide research on ingredients to be certain they make a positive contribution to your pet's health. If an ingredient is in an Eagle Pack diet it is there for a specific benefit. We look to offer you and your pet the comfort that comes from good nutrition. In our formulas and in our philosophy, we look to earn your trust.
Ideal for all adult dogs and small and medium breed puppies.
Prebiotics, Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes eases transition from mother's milk to kibble, aids nutrient absorption, eliminates diarrhea.
SQM Enhanced Vitamin-Mineral System
Protein and fat levels are ideal for normally active adults
Received rave review from "Good Dog" magazine
Our holistic formulas have been listed in the Top 10 of "The Whole Dog Journal" for six years
Chicken Meal Ground Brown Rice Ground White Rice Oatmeal Chicken Fat (Preserved With Natural Mixed Tocopherols) Anchovy & Sardine Meals Pork Meal Dried Beet Pulp Dried Egg Product Flaxseed Tomato Pomace Carrots Peas Sun-Cured Alfalfa Salt Potassium Chloride Quinoa (Organic) Blueberries Apples Inulin L-Carnitine Beta-Carotene Taurine Cranberries Dehydrated Kelp Glucosamine Hydrochloride Yucca Schidigera Extract DL-Methionine Vitamin A Acetate Vitamin D3 Supplement Vitamin E Supplement Riboflavin Supplement Vitamin B12 Supplement d-Pantothenic Acid Niacin Supplement Choline Chloride Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Thiamine Mononitrate Folic Acid Ascorbic Acid Biotin Lecithin Rosemary Extract Inositol Polysaccharide Complexes of Zinc Iron Manganese Copper and Cobalt Potassium Iodate Sodium Selenite Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus casei Enterococcus faecium B. subtillus Bacillus licheniformis Bacillus coagulins Aspergillus oryzae Aspergillus niger
Crude Protein Min. 26% Crude Fat Min. 10% Crude Fiber Max. 3.5% Moisture Max. 10% Calcium Min. 1.0% Phosphorus Min. 0.7% Vitamin A Min. 22,000 IU/kg Vitamin E Min. 165 IU/kg
Carbohydrates N/A from Manufacturer
ME 368 kcal/cup
** Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Your Pet's Weight
Daily Feeding
Lbs.
Kg.
8 oz. Cups
Grams
0 - 5
0 - 2
1/4 - 1/2
26 - 51
10 - 20
5 - 9
3/4 - 1 1/4
77 - 128
30 - 40
14 - 18
1 1/2 - 2 1/4
153 - 230
50 - 60
23 - 27
2 1/2 - 3
255 - 306
70 - 80
32 - 36
3 1/4 - 3 3/4
332 - 383
80 - 100
36 - 45
4 - 4 3/4
408 - 485
Add approx. ½ cup (51g) for every 10 lbs. (4.5kg.) over 100 lbs. (45kg.)
This food is great. We have been feeding our golden retriever Eagle Brand for years. She is a healthy and active 13 yrs. and 8 months old. She deserves the best and we think this food helps us give it to her.
2. Karen on 7/17/2009, said:
This was recommended to me by the Great Dane Lady, who has spent her life researching canine nutrition - and not as her business - just for her love of dogs. My Cavaliers have eaten this product for 2 years now and they are doing wonderful at 9-1/2 and 12 years of age.
3. Gracie on 5/18/2009, said:
My doggie loves this food. He's a 9 year old Shih-Tzu and has eaten Holistic Select in all flavors and configurations for almost 7 years.
4. Ellen on 5/4/2009, said:
My dogs love it, even the fussy eater!
5. Sherri on 3/18/2009, said:
Since we put our Senior Lab on this food it is like having a puppy again. The vet can not believe how healthy and fit our 11 year old dog is.
Complete Senior Dog Food - Horizon Complete is a Canadian manufactured, high quality product that uses the very best ingredients Canada has to offer. This formula combines a unique blend of human grade ingredients, in optimal balance, plus a full menu of unique supplements and anti-oxidants. Your pet needs the appropriate levels of key nutrients, including fresh muscle meat, high quality whole grains, vitamins and minerals to maintain a healthy immune system. Horizon Complete provides just that. It is a balance diet that is specifically formulated to achieve the highest standards of nutrition, performance and taste.
The wise ones of the dog kingdom remember when dog food was a quarter, bones were free, and drinking from water hoses wasn’t taboo. For crying out loud we now have bottled water for dogs, day spas and gourmet pet food, what is the world coming to? So we had the crazy idea to create a favorite medley of flavors that is sure to remind them of yesteryear when they once were Homecoming Queen. Who says growing older means you have to eat bland food, consume massive amounts of fiber, play canasta and do water aerobics? The Merrick family says live life to the fullest, ditch the dentures and use what your parents gave you, these are the golden years!
Size Weight
Toy (3-12 lbs.)
Small (15-20 lbs.)
Medium (21-50 lbs.)
Large (51-100 lbs.)
Extra Large (100+ lbs.)
Senior
1/4 - 1
1 - 1 1/3
1 1/3 - 2 1/2
3 - 4
4 + *
Active Senior
1/3 - 1 1/4
1 1/4 - 2
2 - 3 1/2
3 1/2 - 6
6 + *
How much food your dog eats is dependent upon size, level of activity, stage of reproduction, and environment. When feeding in measured amounts, feed according to the weight of your dog. Use this table as a GENERAL GUIDE to determine how much Merrick Five-Star Gourmet to feed your dog.
*For dogs over 100 lbs.. add 1/2 cup of dry dog food for each additional 10 lbs. Adjust feeding level to your dog's individual needs. Puppies and nursing females may consume two or three times the recommended amount per day. Keep fresh water available at all times.
1. Eva on 10/9/2009, said:
Great experience with your web site, too, as always
2. Theresa S on 6/27/2009, said:
It is so nice to be able to purchase safe pet food without worring that it came from CHINA. Also the fact that it does not contain fillers and other junk. It is expensive but worth the price, to keep our babies safe!
3. Maura on 2/16/2009, said:
My Maltese loves this food and has been eating it for about a year! The vet cannot believe he is 11 years old! I love your products! Maura from NJ
Reduced Fat Dog Food - CORE Reduced Fat Formula is a more thoughtful grain-free alternative to diets in the marketplace delivering the meat content consumers are looking for, without the excess fat, calories or minerals their dog doesn’t need.
More Meat from Only the Highest Quality, Human-Grade Sources:
80% more meat than traditional dog foods that are formulated with grains, while still controlling mineral and fat levels!
5 Different Animal Protein Sources - USDA grade, Deboned Turkey with high quality (low Ash) Turkey & Whitefish Meals and Chicken Liver
Crude Protein min. 33% Crude Fat min. 9% Crude Fat max. 10% Crude Fiber max. 8.5% Moisture max. 10% Calcium max. 1.9% Phosphorus max. 1.3%
Carbohydrates 35.52%
Calories per can:
Per kilogram 3,270 kcal Per cup ME 350 cal
When to feed CORE:
Perfect for everyday feeding, mixing with raw, supplementing raw or replacing raw while traveling.
Who Should Eat CORE:
The nutrient levels of this food are appropriate for adult dogs over 1 year. We do not recommend feeding this formula to puppies as they have special nutritional requirements during their growth stage. Please try our Wellness Puppy Food to meet these unique needs.
How to Feed CORE:
CORE is highly palatable, so your dog may tend to eat more of this food.
Watch initially to see if you need to adjust regular eating patterns. Please give your dog access to clean, cool fresh water at all times.
It is important to slowly transition your dog from his/her current diet as it takes awhile for the body to adapt to the new nutrient levels. To transition, gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Wellness CORE each day, so that you are feeding 100% new food by day 7.
Recommended Feeding Portions (based on a standard 8 oz. dry measuring cup)
Optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only.
Weight of Dogs
Weight Maintenance
Weight Loss
(lbs)
CUPS per Day
CUPS per Day
5-20
1/4 - 1 1/4
1/4 - 1
20-35
1 1/4 - 1 1/2
1 - 1 1/4
35-50
1 1/2 - 2 1/4
1 1/4 - 2
50-65
2 1/4 - 3
2 - 2 3/4
65-80
3 1/2 - 4
2 3/4 - 3 1/4
80-95
4 - 4 1/2
3 1/4 - 3 3/4
95-115
4 - 4 1/2
3 1/4 - 3 3/4
Combination Feeding: If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount fed by ½ cup, for every 6.0 oz. of wet food
Dogs over 115 lbs.: Add 1/4 cup per additional 10 lbs.
While an excellent food it wasn't much of a hit with the dog.
2. Karen on 6/25/2009, said:
My dog is a Shitzu and was always a VERY finicky eater until I found Wellness Core - Reduced Fat Dog Food this past year. He loves it and has lost the weight the vet requested.
3. Margo on 6/6/2009, said:
No Grain - Reduced Fat!
Does not get much better than this!
4. Bob on 6/5/2009, said:
The dogs enjoy the product. Our older 4 legged daughter enjoys the product year round. Our active 4 legged male is a 'low fat customer' only in the less active winter months.
5. Dianna on 6/5/2009, said:
MY SENIOR DOG WHICH IS A CHIHUAHUA LOVED THIS FOOD KEEPS BEGGING FOR MORE DOESN'T SEEM TO NOTICE IT'S DIET.IRONICALLY MY SHIH POO LOVES THIS TOO HE RATHER EAT THIS THAN THE ORIGINAL CORE GO FIGURE MAYBE BECAUSE HE SEES HER EATING IT.
Low Fat Rice & Lamb Meal Adult Dry Dog Food - Nutritional Solutions Pure and Simple
Low Fat Rice & Lamb Meal Adult Dry Dog Food - Provides a lower fat, lower calorie version of our regular Lamb Meal & Rice dog food for dogs that are less active or overweight.
California Natural has the shortest ingredient list of any dry dog food. It Contains one protein, one fat and one carbohydrate source to create a hypoallergenic dog food.
Perfect for my dog who has allergies. He loves it.
3. Rebecca on 12/23/2008, said:
My 12.5 yr old dog has been on this for over a year now...and has done very well. His weight is nice and healthy and I have always been a fan of California Natural's products for many years.
4. Joan on 11/17/2008, said:
Can't tell yet. My dog still has major gas issues from switching. I hope that subsides!!
5. Elaine on 6/12/2008, said:
My older dog loves it and it has kept his weight down.
Low Fat Rice & Chicken Meal Adult Dry Dog Food - Nutritional Solutions Pure and Simple
Low Fat Rice & Chicken Meal Adult Dry Dog Food - For pets intolerant of certain ingredients, California Natural uses just chicken meal and brown and white rice as the main energy sources.
California Natural has the shortest ingredient list of any dry dog food. It Contains one protein, one fat and one carbohydrate source to create a hypoallergenic dog food.
CANIDAE Platinum - All Natural Formula with Lower Protein, Lower Fat and Reduced Calories. Made with Glucosamine and Chondroitin to Promote Better Joint Health and Psyllium for Fiber Intake to Help with Digestion.
Made the “CANIDAE Way” with superior quality in every bag and can with NO corn, wheat, soy, grain fractions, fillers or by-products – and naturally preserved!
CANIDAE® PLATINUM™ Senior and Over Weight formula is formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Calculated Caloric Content ME (kcal/kg) 3520 ME (kcal/g) 3.52 ME (kcal/lb) 1600 ME (kcal/cup) 400
Dogs Weight
Weight Loss
Weight Maintenance
Up to 15 lbs
15-25 lbs.
25-50 lbs.
50-75 lbs. 75-100 lbs.
1/3-3/4 cup
3/4-1 1/3 cups
1 1/3-2 cups
2-3 cups
3-4 cups
1/2-1 cup
1-1 1/2 cups
1 1/2-2 1/2 cups
2 1/2-3 1/2 cups
3 1/2-4 1/2 cups
The above Daily Feeding Guidelines are a good starting point on the amount of food suggested to be fed on a daily basis. If you feed more than once per day, simply divide the Daily Feeding Guidelines by the amount of times fed per day.
I am pleased with almost all of the Canidae products. The kibble for Seniors and Overweight is difficult to locate in local stores.
2. Beatrice on 7/15/2009, said:
my chubby sweetheart , DIAMOND , SEEMS TO LOVE THIS NEW FOOD FOR HER DIET , i had read the comments by others and we are hoping it works good for her too !! we have our other dogs on then canidae all life stages !!
3. Ann on 6/2/2009, said:
I'm sorry, likely is just my dog... Dixie ate this down as if she really liked it. Turned away and in 3 episodes, threw it all up.
4. Donna on 5/11/2009, said:
I'm hoping that this will help one of my dogs lose weight. Time will tell. Meanwhile, the dogs seem to like it.
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