Best Senior Dog Foods Updated May 2025

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Best Senior Dog Foods
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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Purina ONE High Protein Dry Senior Dog Food Plus Vibrant Maturity Adult 7 Plus Formula - 31.1 lb. Bag
Taste
Value for money
Quality
Food quality
Nutrients
Digestion

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Purina ONE High Protein Dry Senior Dog Food Plus Vibrant Maturity Adult 7 Plus Formula - 31.1 lb. Bag
Taste
Value for money
Quality
Food quality
Nutrients
Digestion

9.9

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9.9

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dry Dog Food, Helps Build and Maintain Strong Muscles, Made with Natural Ingredients...
Nutrition
Quality
Dog health
Appearance
Digestive issues

9.9

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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dry Dog Food, Helps Build and Maintain Strong Muscles, Made with Natural Ingredients...
Nutrition
Quality
Dog health
Appearance
Digestive issues

9.6

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9.6

Nature’s Recipe Mature Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24 lb. Bag
Food quality
Quality
Value for money
Size
Digestibility

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Nature’s Recipe Mature Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24 lb. Bag
Food quality
Quality
Value for money
Size
Digestibility

9.5

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9.5

Purina Pro Plan Senior Dog Food With Probiotics for Dogs, Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula - 34 lb. Bag
Taste
Value for money
Health
Quality
Probiotics
Coat shine

9.5

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Purina Pro Plan Senior Dog Food With Probiotics for Dogs, Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula - 34 lb. Bag
Taste
Value for money
Health
Quality
Probiotics
Coat shine

9.4

5

9.4

Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+, Senior Adult 7+ Premium Nutrition, Dry Dog Food, Chicken, Brown Rice, & Barley, 15 lb Bag
Taste
Nutrition
Value for money
Quality
Effectiveness
Weight control

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Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+, Senior Adult 7+ Premium Nutrition, Dry Dog Food, Chicken, Brown Rice, & Barley, 15 lb Bag
Taste
Nutrition
Value for money
Quality
Effectiveness
Weight control

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Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach Dry Dog Food Senior Adult 7 Plus Salmon and Rice Formula - 4 lb. Bag
Taste
Stomach health
Quality
Digestive health
Skin softness

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Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach Dry Dog Food Senior Adult 7 Plus Salmon and Rice Formula - 4 lb. Bag
Taste
Stomach health
Quality
Digestive health
Skin softness

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Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+, Senior Adult 7+ Premium Nutrition, Small Kibble, Dry Dog Food, Chicken, Brown Rice, & Barley, 5 l...
Food quality
Value for money
Size
Nutrition
Bite size
Coat softness

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Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+, Senior Adult 7+ Premium Nutrition, Small Kibble, Dry Dog Food, Chicken, Brown Rice, & Barley, 5 l...
Food quality
Value for money
Size
Nutrition
Bite size
Coat softness

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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Senior Dry Dog Food, Supports Joint Health and Immunity, Made with Natural Ing...
Food quality
Dog health
Value for money
Size
Ingredients
Bite size

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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Senior Dry Dog Food, Supports Joint Health and Immunity, Made with Natural Ing...
Food quality
Dog health
Value for money
Size
Ingredients
Bite size

9.0

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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Senior Dry Dog Food, Supports Joint Health and Mobility, Made with Natural Ingredients, Ch...
Quality
Health benefits
Value for money
Coat shine
Energy level
Skin softness

9.0

9
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Senior Dry Dog Food, Supports Joint Health and Mobility, Made with Natural Ingredients, Ch...
Quality
Health benefits
Value for money
Coat shine
Energy level
Skin softness

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Wellness Complete Health Senior Dry Dog Food, Small Breed, Wholesome Grains, Natural, Age Advantage Turkey & Peas Recipe, (4-Po...
Food quality
Quality
Size
Value for money
Ingredients quality
Ease of eating

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Wellness Complete Health Senior Dry Dog Food, Small Breed, Wholesome Grains, Natural, Age Advantage Turkey & Peas Recipe, (4-Po...
Food quality
Quality
Size
Value for money
Ingredients quality
Ease of eating

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Purina ONE High Protein Dry Senior Dog Food Plus Vibrant Maturity Adult 7 Plus Formula - 31.1 lb. Bag
Taste
Value for money
Quality
Food quality
Nutrients
Digestion

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Purina ONE High Protein Dry Senior Dog Food Plus Vibrant Maturity Adult 7 Plus Formula - 31.1 lb. Bag
Taste
Value for money
Quality
Food quality
Nutrients
Digestion