Senior (large breed) Feeding Guide: Protein, Calories and Key Nutrients
Senior (large breed) (7+ years): protein 26–30%, key lever is protein + omega-3 + joint support. What changes and what to watch.
Dry dog food reviews, feeding charts and ingredient analysis
What changes nutritionally at each stage of a dog's life — puppy growth curves, adult maintenance, senior muscle loss — and how the bowl should change with it.
Senior (large breed) (7+ years): protein 26–30%, key lever is protein + omega-3 + joint support. What changes and what to watch.
Senior (small breed) (11+ years): protein 26–30%, key lever is higher protein, phosphorus watch. What changes and what to watch.
Adult maintenance (1–7 years): protein 22–26%, key lever is protein quality, not quantity. What changes and what to watch.
Puppy (large breed) (2–18 months): protein 24–28%, key lever is controlled calcium 1.1–1.3%. What changes and what to watch.
Puppy (small breed) (2–12 months): protein 26–32%, key lever is dha + calcium control. What changes and what to watch.