Pedigree Senior dog food
Pedigree's senior range, including the Senior Wet Dog Food Pouches in Jelly, is formulated with older dogs in mind, typically with adjusted protein and fat levels and a softer texture that suits a dog whose teeth or appetite have changed with age. Which senior food actually suits your dog depends more on their individual condition than their age alone.
What changes in a senior dog food
Senior recipes are generally formulated with slightly reduced calorie density, since older dogs are often less active, alongside adjustments to protein and fat aimed at supporting an ageing dog's needs. Texture matters too - wet food and softer pouches, like Pedigree's Senior Wet Dog Food Pouches in Jelly, are easier for a dog with worn or missing teeth to manage than hard kibble.
'Senior' is a broad label rather than a precise medical category, and dogs age at different rates depending on their size and breed - a large breed is typically considered senior earlier than a small one. Watching your own dog's condition, weight and energy levels tells you more than a birthday alone.
Choosing between senior options
If your dog is maintaining a healthy weight and eating well, a straightforward senior wet or dry food is usually enough. If they have put on weight, are struggling with dental issues, or have a diagnosed health condition such as kidney or joint problems, it is worth discussing with your vet whether a more specific formulation would suit them better than a general senior range.
Introduce any new senior food gradually over a week or so, and keep an eye on your dog's stool, appetite and energy as you make the switch, since even a beneficial change in diet is easier on their system when it happens slowly.
For this need
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
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
Forthglade British Classics Chicken Family Lunch
Complete Forthglade wet dog food with 75% chicken in a 395G tray
£2.45
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
- At what age should I switch my dog to a senior food?
- It varies by breed size - larger breeds are often considered senior from around six to seven years old, while smaller breeds may not need the switch until nearer ten. Your dog's actual condition, energy and any health changes matter more than working strictly from age alone.
- Is Pedigree Senior suitable for dogs with joint problems?
- It is a general senior diet rather than one formulated specifically around joint support, so if your dog has a diagnosed joint condition, ask your vet whether a joint-specific food or a supplement alongside their current diet would suit them better.
- Do senior dogs need less food than younger dogs?
- Often yes, since activity levels tend to drop with age, but the right amount depends on your individual dog's weight, body condition and activity, so use the feeding guide on the pack as a starting point and adjust based on how your dog's weight actually tracks over a few weeks.
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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.