Is wet food better than dry food for an older dog?

Neither is automatically better; it depends on the dog. Wet food can be easier to eat for a dog with dental discomfort or a fussier appetite, while dry food offers some chewing benefit for teeth. Your vet can advise on what suits your dog's own situation.

At what age should I switch my dog to a senior food?

There is no single age that applies to every dog, since larger breeds tend to be considered senior earlier than small ones. It is worth discussing timing with your vet at a routine check-up rather than switching on age alone.

Does Giddy Pets stock the whole Naturo range?

No, we stock a selection from the range rather than every recipe Naturo produces. What is shown in the grid above reflects what is currently available to order, and that can change as stock does.

Naturo Senior dog food

Naturo Senior is the older-dog line within the wider Naturo range, sold as wet pouches and trays rather than dry kibble. It sits toward the softer, easier-to-eat end of senior dog food, which is worth knowing if your dog is struggling with harder biscuit or has started to eat less as they have aged.

What the Senior range is for

Naturo's Senior recipes are wet food built around named meats such as turkey, served with rice and vegetables or in a poultry variety selection, rather than a dry kibble. That softer texture and stronger aroma can matter for an older dog whose appetite or teeth are not what they were.

We stock a selection from the Senior range as pouches and multi-packs rather than the full Naturo catalogue. What is shown in the grid on this page is what we currently have available to order.

Who it tends to suit

This is a food that suits an older dog who does better on wet rather than dry food, whether that is down to dental comfort, a fussier appetite, or simply a preference for something with more moisture and aroma. It is not formulated around any specific medical condition, and an older dog with a diagnosed health issue should be fed according to their vet's advice rather than a general senior label.

As with any change of food, introduce it gradually alongside whatever your dog currently eats, and keep an eye on their appetite and stools over the following days.

Forthglade Complete Adult Dog Grain Free Turkey & Veg: complete wet dog food with turkey 75% — 395G

£1.99

Common questions

Is wet food better than dry food for an older dog?: Neither is automatically better; it depends on the dog. Wet food can be easier to eat for a dog with dental discomfort or a fussier appetite, while dry food offers some chewing benefit for teeth. Your vet can advise on what suits your dog's own situation.
At what age should I switch my dog to a senior food?: There is no single age that applies to every dog, since larger breeds tend to be considered senior earlier than small ones. It is worth discussing timing with your vet at a routine check-up rather than switching on age alone.
Does Giddy Pets stock the whole Naturo range?: No, we stock a selection from the range rather than every recipe Naturo produces. What is shown in the grid above reflects what is currently available to order, and that can change as stock does.

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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