Best Senior Canned Dog Food

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Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Senior Canned Dog Food

Main ingredients: Chicken, chicken broth, chicken liver, carrots, peas, brown rice, barley, oatmeal, sweet potatoes
Protein content: 7.5%
Fat content: 4.5%
Calories: 396 kcal/cup

Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Natural Senior Wet Dog Food offers a rich mix of chicken, vegetables, and grains to support your senior dog’s health. This wet food has chunks of real meat to make it appetizing for picky eaters and is enhanced with vitamins and minerals like glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health.

The pate-style food contains no byproduct meals, wheat, soy, or artificial flavors or preservatives. It offers whole nutrition, so it can be fed on its own or as a topper for dry food. All Blue Buffalo food is manufactured in the US and uses trusted ingredient sources. Several reviewers complained of quality control issues, however. Pros

  • Chicken as first ingredient
  • Added vitamins and minerals

    • Cons

    A Glance at Our Favorites in 2022

    Product Details
    Best Overall Winner Hill’s Science Diet Adult 7+ Canned Dog Food
  • Chicken as first ingredient
  • Promotes muscle mass and vitality
  • Supports immunity
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    Best Value Second place IAMS ProActive Health Senior Canned Dog Food
  • Pate texture
  • Meat as first ingredients
  • Added vitamins and minerals
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    Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Complete Essentials Wet Food
  • Designed for older dogs
  • Our top vet-approved choice
  • Turkey as first ingredient
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    Royal Canin Mature Adult in Gel Canned Dog Food
  • Complete and balanced
  • Plenty of nutrients
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    Vets Choice Purina ONE SmartBlend Classic Adult Wet Food
  • Turkey as first ingredient
  • Antioxidants for immune health
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    How to switch to a senior food… without making your dog sick

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    Dr. Gary Richter shares a simple feeding tip that can help lower your dog’s risk of getting sick when you switch your senior to a new food.

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    FAQ

    Should older dogs eat canned food?

    Our top pick is Hill’s Science Diet Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entrée Canned Dog Food for its balanced nutrition. For value, choose IAMS ProActive Health Senior Canned Dog Food. The premium choice is Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Complete Essentials Turkey & Rice Entrée Wet Dog food.

    What dog food do vets recommend for senior dogs?

    Canned foods are a good choice for a senior diet. It solves many of the issues presented with a kibble diet and is a great way to encourage picky eaters to eat more. Wet foods are generally more digestible than kibble, depending on the ingredients of course, and many options have very little carbohydrates or fillers.

    Which canned dog food is best for dogs?

    Best Dog Food for Senior Dogs
    • Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition MEDIUM Aging 10+ Dry.
    • Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition LARGE Adult 8+ Dry for Dogs.
    • Hill’s® Science Diet® Dog Mature Adult Canned.