Does Betty Miller's make a senior dog treat?

Not one labelled specifically for seniors. Several recipes in the range are low-fat and grain-free, which suits many older dogs, but there isn't a dedicated senior product, so choose based on the recipe rather than the label.

Are Betty Miller's treats low in calories?

A number of them are described as low-fat, which generally means fewer calories than a standard biscuit, but they still need to be counted as part of your dog's daily food rather than given freely, particularly for an older, less active dog.

Is grain-free better for an older dog?

Not automatically — it depends on the individual dog. Grain-free can suit a dog with a specific sensitivity, but an older dog with no known grain sensitivity does not need to be switched purely because of age. Speak to your vet if you are considering a change for a health reason.

Can I give my dog a whole Betty Miller's bone if they have few teeth left?

It is worth breaking a larger biscuit into smaller pieces for a dog who struggles to chew a whole one comfortably. The biscuits are crunchy rather than hard chews, but any size adjustment should be based on how your own dog manages, not on the packet alone.

Betty Miller's treats for an older dog

Betty Miller's doesn't currently make a treat labelled specifically for senior dogs, so this page is not pointing you to one product that doesn't exist. What it does have is a range of low-fat, often grain-free biscuits and bones that suit an older dog's needs — gentler on the digestion, lower in calories than many treats, and easy to break down for a dog whose appetite or teeth are not what they once were.

Why the range suits older dogs anyway

Weight tends to creep up as a dog gets older and less active, and treats are one of the easiest places to cut calories without cutting out the things a dog enjoys. Several Betty Miller's recipes are described as low-fat, which makes them a sensible choice for an older dog on a calorie-controlled routine without switching to a whole new type of treat.

Grain-free recipes in the range can also suit a senior dog whose digestion has become more sensitive with age, though grain-free is not automatically gentler for every dog — it depends on the individual. If your older dog has a known sensitivity or a vet-recommended diet, check any new treat against that rather than assuming low-fat or grain-free covers it.

What we stock

The range shown above includes cheese and liver bones, banana, apple and blueberry bones, and peanut butter and cheese minis, among others — small, crunchy biscuits rather than hard chews, which tends to suit an older dog better if their teeth or jaw strength have declined.

Break a larger biscuit into smaller pieces for a dog who struggles with a whole one, and keep treats to a small share of daily food regardless of age — the biscuit being lower in fat than average does not mean it can replace portion control altogether.

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Common questions

Does Betty Miller's make a senior dog treat?: Not one labelled specifically for seniors. Several recipes in the range are low-fat and grain-free, which suits many older dogs, but there isn't a dedicated senior product, so choose based on the recipe rather than the label.
Are Betty Miller's treats low in calories?: A number of them are described as low-fat, which generally means fewer calories than a standard biscuit, but they still need to be counted as part of your dog's daily food rather than given freely, particularly for an older, less active dog.
Is grain-free better for an older dog?: Not automatically — it depends on the individual dog. Grain-free can suit a dog with a specific sensitivity, but an older dog with no known grain sensitivity does not need to be switched purely because of age. Speak to your vet if you are considering a change for a health reason.
Can I give my dog a whole Betty Miller's bone if they have few teeth left?: It is worth breaking a larger biscuit into smaller pieces for a dog who struggles to chew a whole one comfortably. The biscuits are crunchy rather than hard chews, but any size adjustment should be based on how your own dog manages, not on the packet alone.

Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.

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