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.
Pedigree Can Senior Multi 6 Pack
Complete Pedigree senior wet food with chicken, lamb and original recipes
£11.25
Pedigree Senior Wet Dog Food Pouches Mixed Selection in Jelly 12pk
Complete Pedigree senior jelly pouches with beef, chicken, lamb and poultry
£6.74
Pedigree Wet Dog Food Pouches Chicken in Jelly 3 Pack
Complete Pedigree adult chicken pouches in jelly with a daily feeding table
£2.05
Pedigree Dog Pouches Mixed Selection in Gravy 80 Mega Pack
Pedigree complete adult gravy pouches in a large mixed selection
£31.39
Pedigree Adult Wet Dog Food Pouches Mixed in Gravy Mega Pack 40 Pack
A 40-pouch mixed multipack of wet dog food in gravy, across four recipes
£16.89
Pedigree Pouches Adult Dog Mixed Selection in Jelly 80pk
Pedigree complete adult jelly pouches in a large four-recipe selection
£31.39
Pedigree Dog Tins Mixed Selection in Jelly Jumbo
A jumbo mixed selection of Pedigree tins in jelly, across three meat recipes
£1.55
Pedigree Puppy Wet Dog Food Pouches Mixed Selection in Jelly 12pk
Complete Pedigree puppy jelly pouches with four meat and rice recipes
£6.74
Pedigree Can in Jelly Puppy 6 Pack
Complete Pedigree puppy food in jelly with chicken, lamb and poultry recipes
£10.15
Pedigree Can in Loaf Original — 12 x 400g Tins
Sold as a case: 12 x 400g tins. Complete Pedigree loaf with a quantified beef and pork liver mix
£19.69
Pedigree Adult Wet Dog Food Pouches Mixed Selection in Gravy 12pk
Complete Pedigree adult gravy pouches with four meat and vegetable recipes
£6.89
Pedigree Dog Pouches Mixed Selection in Gravy 40 for 36 Mega Pack
A large pack of complete Pedigree adult gravy pouches in four recipes
£17.65
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.