When dogs enter their senior years at about 7-12 years of age, they undergo distinct changes in their metabolic, immunologic, physical, and physiological functions. Some conditions are age-related changes while there are issues that can be managed with diet. The ultimate aim of feeding lifetage-appropriate pet food is to help keep senior dogs healthy, maintain a healthy weight, slow down the progress of chronic medical conditions and existing health issues.
When is the right time to feed your pet a senior diet? This generally dpends on the pet’s size. Bigger canine breeds mature earlier than smaller breeds, thus they experience age-related changes earlier than their smaller counterparts. Thus, large breed dogs are switched to a senior diet earlier than smaller dogs.
Consult your veterinary clinic Bowmanville, ON before making any changes to your pet’s diet.
