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Hi and thanks for posting. A brand that comes to mind that may be what you are looking for is Sojos which is freeze dried food. You add a small amount of water to it and the food pieces are on the softer side but not mushy. I hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
If the food already contains glucosamine and chondrotin than you shouldn't have to supplement with more unless the food contains an inadequate amount. You could look on the bag of food to see the amount that is in the food and compare it to the amount you have been giving. Make sure to switch foods gradually so you don't cause gastrointestinal problems.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Foods that are formulated for specific life stages are designed to provide optimal nutrition for a pet during a specific age-range or life event. The most obvious example of foods like this are those formulated for puppies, and it makes sense that puppies would likely have different nutritional requirements than other dogs, since they are growing rapidly. The specific nutritional needs of senior dogs are a bit less clear-cut, however a diet that is slightly restricted in calories is likely of benefit to them, as many of them aren’t as active as younger dogs. Many can also benefit from the addition of ingredients such as omega-3 fatty acids, as well as supplements that may improve joint health, such as glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM. In general, senior diets are a good choice for most older dogs.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
My understanding with senior diets is that there are no general guidelines that all follow. This can lead to a wide variation in the protein and mineral content of these senior diets. In general, if a senior dog is healthy and doing well on their current adult diet, I do not recommend switching diets, nor do most veterinary nutritionists. As always, talk to Tova's vet to see if their recommendation differs, but given her sensitive stomach concerns, I would hesitate to change anything.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thank you for contacting Boop by Petco with your question about Skyler. Great question! I recommend Royal Canin Small Adult 8+ dry dog food. This helps maintain a healthy weight, has small, highly palatable kibble, and enhanced palatability. I would feed this to her. I hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025