Best Senior Dog Foods
Volume 23: Finding the Best Senior Food for Your Golden Retriever
As our goldens age, we need to ensure we provide them with the proper nutrition to keep them thriving. The type of food we feed them is vital to their health and longevity. The Golden Pupper has compiled a list of the top 5 senior dog foods for your golden retriever!
First 5 ingredients: Beef meal, gluten free grains (whole grain brown rice, whole grain millet, grain sorghum), and chicken fat
Fat-burning supplement and limited fat/calories for weight maintenance
Formulated for breeds who are predisposed to joint issues
Contains glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health
Includes vitamins, minerals, multiple antioxidants, essential fatty acids, protein & amino acids
Contains L-carnitine to convert fat to energy for lean muscle development
Unique VPRO Blend (selenium yeast, mineral complexes, prebiotics, and probiotics) which promotes superior digestibility, healthy skin & coat, as well as immune system function
Budget friendly
Meets the nutritional level criteria set by the AAFCO
Wellness Complete Health Senior Deboned Chicken & Barley Recipe
Meat protein: deboned chicken
Includes glucosamine and chondroitin for healthy hips and joints.
Food is easy to digest due to having no preservatives, wheat, soy, corn, meat by-products, fillers, GMOs, or artificial flavors/colors
Contains omega fatty acids, antioxidants, probiotics, taurine and beta carotene
Formula supports healthy brain development, optimizes energy levels, ensures a healthy skin and coat, and whole body health
USA made
Budget friendly
Hill’s Science Diet Adult 7+ Active Longevity Chicken Meal, Rice & Barley Recipe
Clinically proven assortment of antioxidants, vitamins C + T, to support a healthy immune system
Easy to digest natural ingredients to optimize energy & activity levels
Balanced minerals to promote heart and kidney health
Includes omega-6s & vitamin E for skin & coat health
Low-calorie food to help maintain a healthy weight when your senior golden is less active
Quality protein & natural fibers keeps your golden full between meals
Contains L-carnitine for healthy heart function
Budget friendly
Made in the USA
Nutro Max Senior Recipe with Farm-Raised Chicken
Amino acids to promote strong and lean muscles
Includes whole grains
Natural fibers to support a healthy digestive system
Made with high-quality protein and no chicken byproduct meal
Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids to promote soft skin and a shiny coat
Contains no corn, wheat, soy protein or artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
Includes vitamins and minerals for healthy joints
Crunchy texture helps clean your goldie’s teeth
First 5 ingredients: Chicken, poultry by-product meal, and grains (rice, whole grain corn, and corn gluten meal)
This senior formula includes MCT which is a fatty acid derived from vegetable oils. Studies have revealed that MCT can improve cognitive function in older dogs. Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is becoming more and more common in older dogs and it is a disease similar to Alzheimer’s
Includes EPA (omega-3 fatty acid), glucosamine and DHA to promote healthy joints
Consists of live probiotics and prebiotic fiber to aid in digestive and immune health
Omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin A for healthy skin and coat
As always, The Golden Pupper is not a replacement for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian to discuss the right solutions and diet for your golden retriever. Please note, as an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
References
The best senior dog food for 2023. (2023, February 21). Dog Food Advisor. https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-dog-foods/senior-dog-food/
The best dog food for older dogs: Keep them healthy and happy. (2022, October 14). Totally Goldens. https://www.totallygoldens.com/best-dog-food-for-older-dogs/