Yes, Naturo Senior recipes are specifically formulated to support the changing nutritional needs of ageing dogs and cats. They provide complete and balanced nutrition, contain carefully selected ingredients tailored to senior life stages, and are developed in line with recognised European nutritional guidelines. While every pet ages differently, a senior-specific diet can help support healthy body condition, mobility, digestion and overall wellbeing as your pet gets older.
Key takeaways
- Senior pets have different nutritional needs than adult pets and can benefit from food designed for their life stage.
- Naturo Senior recipes provide complete and balanced nutrition formulated according to recognised European nutritional guidelines.
- Senior recipes are designed to help maintain healthy body condition, support digestion and provide appropriate nutrition as pets age.
- Naturo offers dedicated senior options for both dogs and cats.
- Any significant dietary change or health concern should be discussed with your vet.
When is a pet considered senior?
There is no single age at which every pet becomes a senior.
Cats are generally considered senior from around 7 years of age, although age-related changes can begin earlier. Dogs age at different rates depending on their size and breed, with larger dogs often reaching their senior years sooner than smaller breeds.
Because pets age differently, it is often behavioural or physical changes that signal the need to review their nutrition. You may notice:
- Reduced activity levels
- Changes in appetite
- Weight gain or weight loss
- Increased sleeping
- Changes in body condition
- Differences in digestive regularity
If you're seeing these changes, it may be time to consider a food specifically designed for senior pets.
Why do senior pets need different nutrition?
Senior pets still require complete and balanced nutrition, but their bodies can process and use nutrients differently as they age.
According to FEDIAF, nutritional needs vary throughout a pet's life stage, and complete pet food should provide nutrients in the correct amounts and proportions for the animal's needs.
As pets get older, owners often focus on:
- Maintaining healthy body condition
- Supporting mobility and everyday activity
- Supporting digestive health
- Providing high-quality nutrition that is easy to enjoy
- Maintaining overall wellbeing
A good senior food should take these changing requirements into account while remaining complete and balanced.
What makes a good senior food for my pet?
A good senior food should do more than simply carry a "senior" label.
When choosing a senior dog food or senior cat food, look for:
- Complete and balanced nutrition
- Ingredients appropriate for your pet's life stage
- Clear feeding guidelines
- Reputable manufacturing standards
- Compliance with recognised nutritional guidelines such as those produced by FEDIAF.
Senior foods should help support your pet's changing needs without compromising on taste or nutritional quality.
How does Naturo support senior dogs?
Naturo's Senior Dog range has been developed specifically for older dogs.
The recipes provide complete and balanced nutrition while helping owners feed appropriately for this later stage of life. Like all complete pet foods, the recipes are designed to deliver essential nutrients in the correct proportions needed by dogs.
Key benefits of Naturo Senior Dog recipes include:
- Complete and balanced nutrition
- Senior life stage formulation
- Carefully selected ingredients
- Clearly defined feeding guidance
- Recipes developed in line with recognised nutritional standards
You can explore the full Senior Dog range here:
How does Naturo support senior cats?
Cats often remain active well into their later years, but their nutritional requirements can still change as they age.
Naturo's Grain Free Senior Cat recipe provides complete nutrition formulated specifically for senior cats. The recipe is designed to support the needs of ageing cats while offering a texture and taste that many cats enjoy.
Key features include:
- Complete and balanced nutrition
- Grain free recipe
- Formulated specifically for senior cats
- Suitable for daily feeding as part of a balanced diet
View the product here:
Is grain free senior pet food better?
Grain free is not automatically better for every pet.
The most important factor is whether a food provides complete and balanced nutrition appropriate for your pet's life stage. FEDIAF nutritional guidance focuses on the nutrient profile of the finished diet rather than whether a recipe contains grain or not.
Some owners prefer grain free senior pet food due to their individual preferences or their pet's dietary requirements. Others may find grain-inclusive recipes suit their pets perfectly well.
How should I transition my pet onto a senior food?
Any dietary change should be made gradually.
A simple transition schedule is:
| Day | Existing Food | Senior Food |
| 1-4 | 80% | 20% |
| 5-7 | 60% | 40% |
| 8-10 | 40% | 60% |
| 11-13 | 20% | 80% |
| 14 | 0% | 100% |
A gradual transition helps your pet adjust to the new recipe and may help reduce digestive upset.
If your pet has underlying health concerns, speak with your vet before changing their diet.
How do I know if my pet is thriving on their senior food?
Every pet is different, but positive signs often include:
- Consistent appetite
- Healthy body condition
- Good stool quality
- Interest in normal daily activities
- Maintenance of healthy weight
Regular weight checks and veterinary examinations can help ensure your senior pet remains in good condition throughout their later years.
