Burgess senior dog and cat food
Burgess does not actually put the word 'senior' on a pack — the equivalent range is called Mature, covering both dogs and cats, so if you are searching for 'Burgess senior' this is the range you are looking for. It is built for older, typically less active pets whose calorie needs have dropped from where they were as younger adults.
Why it's called Mature, not Senior
Different pet food brands use different words for the same life stage, and Burgess has settled on Mature across its Supadog dog range and its cat range rather than Senior, which some other brands use. The formulation aim is the same either way — a food suited to an older pet rather than a young, highly active one.
It is worth knowing this before assuming a brand does not make anything for older pets simply because the exact word you searched for is not on the pack.
What changes in a mature recipe
A mature or senior-style food is typically slightly lower in calories than a standard adult recipe, reflecting that most older dogs and cats are less active than they were in their prime. Protein levels are usually maintained rather than reduced, since older pets still need good quality protein to maintain muscle condition as they age.
As with any life-stage change, when to move a pet onto a mature diet depends on the individual rather than a fixed age — a smaller dog breed typically stays active for longer than a giant breed, for example, so the right time varies.
What we stock and who it suits
Our range includes Burgess Supadog Mature Chicken for dogs and Burgess Mature Cat with Turkey & Cranberry, both complete foods aimed at older pets rather than growing or highly active ones.
These suit an owner looking for a straightforward, widely available food for an older dog or cat rather than a specialist prescription diet — if your pet has a specific diagnosed condition, a food recommended by your vet for that condition should take priority over a general mature formula.
For this need
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Whiskas 7+ Senior Cat Complete Dry with Chicken
Complete chicken dry food for senior cats aged 7+ in a 1.9KG bag
£12.39
Forthglade Cold Pressed Natural Turkey
Cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs from 2 months, soft enough to mix with water for young pups
£45.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Salmon
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for dogs, built on fresh and dried salmon
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Duck
Cold-pressed grain-free duck food with fruit and botanicals, in two bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Chicken
Cold-pressed grain-free chicken food with fruit and botanicals, in three bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Turkey
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% turkey, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Chicken
A grain-free complete dry food for adult dogs, lightly baked and built on 50% chicken
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Small Dog Turkey
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for small dogs and puppies, built on turkey
£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Lamb
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% lamb, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Turkey
Grain-free cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs, gentle on sensitive stomachs
£69.69
Harringtons Puppy Turkey & Rice
Complete turkey puppy food with 30% protein and feeding bands by adult weight
£6.49
Harringtons Adult Dog Turkey Veg
Complete dry food for adult dogs with turkey, chicken and salmon oil, 21% protein
From£3.39
Common questions
- Is Burgess Mature the same as a senior food?
- Yes, functionally it is the equivalent of what other brands call a senior range — Burgess simply uses the word Mature on the pack instead. Both describe a food built for an older, typically less active pet.
- At what age should I switch my dog or cat to a mature food?
- There is no single fixed age, since it depends on the individual pet's activity level, weight and breed size. Smaller dogs and most cats tend to stay active for longer than giant breeds, so ask your vet if you are unsure when to make the switch.
- Does Burgess make a mature food for cats as well as dogs?
- Yes, Burgess Mature Cat with Turkey & Cranberry is aimed at older cats, alongside the Supadog Mature range for dogs. Both sit in the wider Burgess range rather than being separate lines from another brand.
- Is a mature diet suitable for a pet with health problems?
- A general mature or senior diet is aimed at healthy older pets with typically lower calorie needs, not a specific medical condition. If your pet has a diagnosed health issue, follow whatever diet your vet has recommended for that condition instead.
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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.