Which is the healthiest Senior Dog Food? Blue,Orijen, Kirkland, Purina ONE, Science Diet – Review
So why are we supposed to feed a Senior food to our senior dogs? what makes it a Senior Food? what’s the benefit anyway? using the same definition of “healthy” lets take a look at a variety of Senior Foods for dogs and see how they measure up. You might be surprised!
Would love to see a comparison on these foods
Hill’s Science Diet Perfect Digestion Adult Senior 7+ Dry Dog Food – Chicken & Brown Rice
and
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Senior Dry Dog Food – Natural, Chicken
I would like to see a comparison of the best selling dog foods like Purina dog chow, Iams and Pedigree. What most folk sI know feed their dogs along with table scraps. (Lot of fat dogs around here.)
Excellent video. Really interesting to see how some “grocery store” pet foods can be low quality not because of corn but because of the nutrient levels. How important is vitamin E for seniors? I’m feeding my senior cat Hill’s prescription diet dental care t/d, but I’m not sure if it has less vit E compared to adult 7+ or senior vitality.
What’s the percentage of dna shared between a dog ant s wolf? What fd was fed to the oldest dogs on record … hills meat protein is so low that’s why the mineral level is low , not because it has clean or great ingredients… just look at how many carbs it has …. Dogs can process meat protein…. Unlike the amount of carbs
Thank you for making this video!
Could you keep doing comparisons on senior foods…!?! Maybe include the bright minds +7 on the next one…!!!
Thanks for the video – very informative. I subscribed immediately.
What is your take on the function of bioavailability? Like, I know that not all vitamin C Supplement brands or even type (pill VS liquid) that we buy for ourselves are used by our body fully, as taking certain amounts of vitamin c, or collagen or other supplementation doesn’t necessarily mean our body will utilize it all, and possibly gets mostly excreted then absorbed.
Does the nutritional analysis on the bag mean all of that will be absorbed by my dogs body? I guess I’m asking would x amount of B12 in a kibble be equal across all brands, or would it’s bioavailability play a role in it being utilized fully by my dog?
Could you compare pure balance food and pure vita for small dogs and pedigree please?
The Hill’s Adult 7+ has brown rice. Brown rice can have high amounts of arsenic. How do I find the amount of heavy metals in Hill’s foods, contact directly? Thanks
So I don’t understand. One of your main points, is how ingredients don’t matter, nutrient values do. And obviously yes, nutrient levels matter. But, I can take a load of saw dust, and horse poop. Take it to a lab, and have them add all the nutrient’s and protein in the World. Doesn’t make it good food. You defend Hill’s over use of corn gluten, saying it adds protein, amino acids, and helps bioavailability. All great things of course. But if you are using properly sourced, natural ingredients. You will have no need for adding extra protein. And in the past, you claimed adding a variety of meat, won’t enhance the amino acid profile. But when you actually look at amino acids in corn gluten, and a variety of meats. Corn only has an abundance of like 2 or 3 amino acids. And is greatly lacking, in some necessary ones. Simply using two different types of meats, will in fact, add a more broad profile of amino acids, then using one meat source, and adding corn gluten. And natural meat, doesn’t need added protein, and you won’t need anything to help with bioavailability. I am sorry, ingredients 100% matter! Corn gluten is only beneficial, when using poorly sourced ingredients. I understand when you see "chicken" on a label, there is no indication of the quality. But using poorly sourced chicken, still counts as using poorly sourced ingredients. If you do not use poorly sourced ingredients, you don’t need corn gluten, in the top 3 ingredients. I am sorry, but Hill’s does this to cut corners, and cut cost. Not because its honestly the best possible thing, to feed dogs.
Thank you! Love to hear about weight-control tips for 8+year old healthy dog (with early-stage heart murmurs).
video just like this for puppies please!
Do contact the manufacturer for theses numbers or do you find them on the bag.
This video has left me a little confused. I just recently took my older dog off of Hill’s Science Diet because it seemed to be giving him low grade recurring pancreatitis. I have no medical training but this is what I concluded after researching his symptoms. Nonetheless, his condition has significantly improved after switching foods. Both Zignature and Orijen have worked well so far. What I especially didn’t like about Hill’s Science Diet is that once I had done some research and knew what to look for, I saw a lot of very deceptive marketing on their bags. This – combined with the fact that about four years ago they were the target of a class action lawsuit – led me to the decision to never trust this company.
Love this one! No one ever talks about Senior, even tho this is where the numbers REALLY MATTER no one talks about it because seniors are the least profitable dog. Less calories needed. Generally less maintenance vet visits(especially if you have good nutrition)
So its good to see a video that is actually promoting real nutrition Philosophy.
I like to promote common sense WHEN I WORK WITH my dog training clients. When you think about humans as we hit our senior years we eat less food in general and we definitely eat less meat. This was designed by nature most mammals began to lose our teeth as we agec, so like most things in our bodies, we have evolved to sustain life despite this short comings, so our bodies figured out to optimize in the presence without meat
Thank you. I’m having such a hard time finding a food for my two senior dogs. Can you review Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Adult 7+ Chicken and Rice Formula
Would love to see a comparison of a variety of large breed adult dog foods 🙂
Thanks again. This was very helpful!
Will you review Acana!
Thank you!! My lab turns 7 next month and his vet suggested senior food. This video has helped me research some good foods for him.
My dog Rottweiler has been on Fromm all his life he is 12 blood test came out great just a little inflammation. But my vet insisted on changing his diet to Purina Senior I don’t like there is corn . I’m very stressed about changing what do u think
How about pure vita, pure balance, bistro kibble pedigree comparison for small dogs?
This was very helpful! Would love Royal Canin to be included in one of these!
Can you do puppy dog food review
What do you think of Acana?
thank you for these informative vids
Would like to see you do dog chow vs pro plan vs science diet
Thanks. There should be a site where any pet parent could find out how much phosphorus and calcium (and every other mineral) has every brand. Some of them do disclose that info in their own website, but that is not always the case.
Great video
Meat is not magic….that was my favorite part
My dog cant have chicken and is on science diet lamb and rice large breed, idk what i am going to do when he turns 6 because science diet doesnt have senior in lamb and rice
Thank you for showing the comparison. It really helped me choosing the right one for my dog. Do you recommend for getting snacks for senior dogs?
I stopped feeding commercial dry pet food, and I never fed commercial wet pet food. I feed a pre-made raw diet, along with a raw diet using a base mix, and, occasionally, a DIY raw meal.
Great video, I like the break down of the nutrients.
What do you think about a vegan diet for my 14 year old Yorkie? He is pretty healthy still, but his last blood tests are starting to show a hint of kidney disease developing. I’m thinking I need to start reducing his animal protein now. Thanks for your videos.
What about fiber? I’ve been giving my dog Boot the Scoot for several years, but now that she’s 8, I wonder if I should stop. Do they need more or less fiber at that age?
"Dog Eat Dog." This Sunday, July 16 at 9pm, the HISTORY channel series: "The Food That Built America" will be airing an episode (season 4, ep.15) on the rise of the billion dollar pet food industry. After the broadcast, the show will be available for streaming the next day. This could start some interesting conversations! LOL