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Senior Dog Recipe (Reduced Calorie)

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Reduced calorie and fat, low and slow cooked kibble formulated for senior and overweight dogs of all breed sizes.

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Dr. Gary's Best Breed

FUELED BY COMMON SENSE NUTRITION

Reduced Calorie & Fat
Beet Pulp Fiber
Beet Pulp for Digestion
Skin, Coat & Cognitive Health
Immune Support
Joint & Mobility Support
THE BEST BREED <em>DIFFERENCE</em>

THE BEST BREED DIFFERENCE

Purpose-built nutrition backed by decades of veterinary expertise and crafted with uncompromising ingredient standards.

  • Veterinarian Developed
  • Small Batch Made in Ohio, USA
  • Purpose-Built Formulas
  • Never On a Recall List
  • Low & Slow Cooked
  • EU-Approved Ingredients
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Better Ingredients. Better Nutrition.

Every ingredient fulfills a purpose – from premium proteins and functional fibers to healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Chicken

Made with protein-rich, low ash chicken sourced from the USA. Chicken supplies essential amino acids including taurine, a critical nutrient for heart health.

Whole Grain Sorghum

USA-raised sorghum is an ancient grain rich in antioxidants. The ingredient's lower metabolizable energy is excellent for weight management diet.

Green-Lipped Sea Mussel

Made with great tasting New Zealand green-lipped sea mussel, a super-food rich in minerals, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants and more.

Beet Pulp

Healthy fiber from beet pulp, a moderately fermentable source of soluble and insoluble fiber, helps promote healthy gastrointestinal functions and more consistent stools.

Senior Dog Recipe FAQs

At what age should I switch my dog to the Senior Recipe?

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There isn’t one exact age when every dog should switch to senior food. Large breeds tend to age sooner than smaller breeds, and the right time depends more on your dog’s activity level, metabolism, weight, and overall condition than age alone. If your dog is becoming less active, gaining weight more easily, or having a harder time maintaining a lean body condition, a reduced-calorie senior formula may be worth considering.

Why is senior dog food different from regular dog food?

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Senior dog foods are often formulated with fewer calories and less fat because many dogs become less active as they age. But age alone does not mean a dog needs a reduced-calorie diet. The right senior diet should match the individual dog’s condition. Dogs that gain weight easily may benefit from fewer calories, while older dogs that are losing weight or muscle may need more calorie-dense nutrition.

Is the Senior Recipe only for senior dogs?

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No. Best Breed Senior Recipe is a reduced-calorie, lower-fat formula designed for dogs that need help maintaining a healthy body weight, which includes many senior dogs as well as adult dogs that are overweight or prone to weight gain. Age alone does not determine whether a reduced-calorie formula is the right choice. Older dogs that are thin, losing muscle, or struggling to maintain weight may benefit from a more calorie-dense diet instead.

Does my senior dog need less protein?

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Not necessarily. Healthy senior dogs still need high-quality protein to help maintain lean muscle as they age, and some older dogs may actually need more dietary protein because they become less efficient at metabolizing it. Protein restriction is generally reserved for specific medical conditions under veterinary guidance.

Why is senior dog food lower in fat?

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Many senior dogs become less active and need fewer calories as they age. Because fat is the most calorie-dense macronutrient, reducing fat can help lower the overall calorie content of a food and support a healthy body condition without unnecessarily reducing protein quality.

What is beet pulp and why is it beneficial for senior dogs?

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Beet pulp is a highly digestible source of dietary fiber that provides both soluble and insoluble fiber. In senior dogs, fiber can help support healthy digestion, stool quality, and a healthy body condition as calorie needs and activity levels change with age. Best Breed Senior Recipe uses beet pulp as part of its fiber system for digestive and weight-management support.

What is chicken meal, and why does Best Breed use it?

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Chicken meal is a concentrated source of animal protein made by cooking chicken and removing most of its water. Because fresh chicken is roughly 70% water, chicken meal provides a much more concentrated and consistent source of protein by weight. Best Breed uses premium, low-ash chicken meal – meaning it contains less bone and a higher proportion of animal meat. Our chicken meal typically provides around 70% protein along with a complete amino acid profile. Using high-quality meat meals helps us ensure that the majority of protein in our recipes comes from animal sources, rather than relying heavily on plant proteins such as pea protein or corn gluten meal to increase the total protein percentage.

What are New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels, and why are they in Best Breed recipes?

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New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels are a nutrient-dense ingredient naturally rich in minerals, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and a unique combination of Omega-3 fatty acids. Nearly every Best Breed recipe includes New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels as part of our approach to purposeful nutrition. Our recipes also contain natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin to help support joint and mobility health. Green-Lipped Mussels aren’t a recent ingredient trend for Best Breed – they’ve been part of our formulas since the beginning.

What does “EU-approved ingredients” mean, and why does it matter?

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Because some Best Breed formulas are exported to the European Union, we use EU-approved ingredients where applicable – one of the strictest sourcing standards in the world. In practice, this means ingredients used in our food must come from sources approved for the human-consumption supply chain before processing. For example, if a fish is rejected for human consumption, it cannot be used to make Best Breed’s EU-approved fish meal – it is diverted to the animal-grade supply chain instead. This does not mean Best Breed kibble is human grade. But it does mean the source ingredients meet a higher standard before processing.

What are the benefits of slow-cooked, low-temperature dog kibble?

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Best Breed kibble is made using a slower, lower-temperature cooking process than conventional high-temperature, high-speed production. Cooking more slowly helps maintain the nutritional integrity of proteins, vitamins, and minerals while properly conditioning carbohydrates for easier digestion and nutrient absorption. We also produce our food in small batches so quality and consistency can be closely monitored throughout the process. The result is highly digestible, nutrient-dense food designed to help your pet absorb and utilize more from every meal.
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Tara L.
Good ingredients for our overweight senior fur baby.

Our senior Maltese has been on a weight management diet for some time now. She gets regular exercise but she's less active than she used to be. This product is made with good ingredients and is made in the USA. These factors are very important to me because I value the health and well-being of our animal companions. Just as important is that she likes this dry dog food, and she definitely does. I feed it together with her wet dog food in appropriate serving proportions.

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Jane D.
Good quality dog food

The ingredients are pretty good. This is a well made dog food for senior dogs. My only problem is that Athena isn't impressed. The other dogs love it though. Like with all dog foods, the key is finding the right high quality food that your dog likes. This could very well be the perfect food for your dog � two of my dogs love it!

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Dianna C.
My frannie is on the senior. 13 and going strong!!!

It's awesome. Happy Frannie, happy Mom ??

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Monica R.
Smaller bites for senior dogs

I mixed this food with their regular food for a little variety so they don't get stuck in a dog food rut. They barely gave me time to set down their dishes before they were munching away happily. People say dogs don't smile but mine were after eating this food!

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Emma E.
Great food

This is very good stuff. Ingredients are great and my dogs absolutely love this.

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Brian R.
great for my 11 year old Aussie

My dog really likes this brand and flavor. I love that it has glucosamine in it because I sometimes forget to give my dog her glucosamine treat. It also has fish oil and other ingredients for mobility and skin. She is a picky eater and won't eat all day if her food doesn't taste good. She really likes this.

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Emily P.
So pleased!

Wow! I'm so excited that there is a decently healthy food for dogs at a decent price. I love that they offer a senior dog food! We have a 10 year old Husky who is at a great weight but had gained a few pounds in the last year. This brand gives us the option for something that suits her lifestyle needs now, and I love it! It's wheat free, which our dog is allergic to, so that's a plus. The pieces are small and circular and our dog gobbled it up. Would recommend!

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Taylor D.
Not the dog's favorite

Ordered this senior dog diet and a regular one. My dog is a senior and doesn't really like this one. Something in the food makes him less willing to eat it, but he loves the regular one. Go figure.

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Leah E.
Lower fat levels

On days when our dog isn't active, we want to give him lower fat dog food, but it still has to be flavorful and overall healthy. It has chicken meal and brown rice, plus oatmeal, dried beet pulp for fiber, brewers dried yeast, flax seed, taurine and menhaden fish oil among other ingredients. Our dog is enthusiastic about eating this dry dog food and I recommend it.

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Diana G.
Great choice!

Helpful in keeping my senior dog�s weight in check. Great product!

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Mindy T.
Healthy food

Very healthy for your dog! Great product.

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Nicole W.
Great at weight management

Really happy senior dog. She loved this formula and it helped her maintain a healthy weight. My dog gets overweight easily, so it's nice to have a formula that keeps her nice and fit for her older years.

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Jennifer M.
It does make a difference.

My dog is almost 14! We've noticed a difference and are very happy.

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Danice W.
Loved it

Great for adult and senior dogs. They made no complaints.

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Diane M.
dogfood

stopped the scratching and digging.

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David A.B.
It's the damned dog.

I feel so bad when it comes to writing a review for dog food that has obviously been produced with a lot of care, yet my dog won't eat it. She's not normally a picky eater, but I think in old age pickiness is growing on her. She was a little finicky about this Best Breed Senior Dog Diet. I'm sure it's not the food's fault. It looks to be a quality, low-fat food for older dogs. Just don't ask my dog.

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David P.
Seems to taste good even if it is a reduced calorie product

Dr. Gary�s Best Breed for senior dogs has great ingredients to help my dog as she ages. The small kibbles are easy for her to eat. She seemed to enjoy it and I like the nutrients.

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Kathleen S.M.
All three of my friend�s dogs love this food

I got this for my friend's dogs to supplement with their other food. All three dogs enthusiastically ate this. The food itself is small and round and made in the U.S.A. in Ohio. The ingredients are good, and I love that the bag has a zippered closure to ensure that the kibble stays fresh.

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Rachel T.
Great reduced calorie senior dog food

Dogs went wild for this food, they gobbled it up. Really good quality ingredients with lots of fruit and veggies, glucosamine and fiber. Comes in a small 4 lb bag, which is good to see if your dogs like it and to make sure it agrees with them. I do wish the 1st ingredient was chicken, not chicken meal. That is my only complaint, especially for the price. Otherwise top notch food. Great reduced calorie senior dog food.

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Patrick S.
This was a hit!

Both of our dogs love it� and before the dogs came inside, the cat snuck over and started to snack on the food. Our senior Border Collie enjoyed the food and our middle-aged dog also gobbled it down. It's a USA-made product and we didn't notice any offensive smell. The dogs love this food, but the price tag is high.

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Frank W.
Best breed for best boi

Only the Best!! Wish they had bigger bags more readily available.

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Henry C.
Low Cal

Having Corgis with weight issues, I came across this natural and healthy food. It's one thing to say a food is natural, but it's another to do food right. There are some really good smaller food makers we can choose from that care about making a quality USA-made product. This seems like a high quality food.

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Lauren M.
Great product

This is the only dog food my dog can eat as she has a very sensitive stomach.

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Anjelika P.
Dog food

Healthy alternative to your everyday dog food. Veterinarian formulated and high quality ingredients. Meant for a senior dog diet. My dog enjoys this brand very much and the size of the dog pellets is fairly average. Holistic brand made with care and insight on your dog's health. I highly recommend this brand of dog food. Reduced calories for your older dog.

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Melissa B.
A good choice for both my senior and my chubby dog

Best Breed Senior Dog Diet is the first reduced calorie senior dog kibble I've tried feeding my girls. My oldest is a rescue estimated to be about 10.5 years old and a very picky eater. She was slow to start eating this kibble, but once she tasted one, she quickly started crunching away and finished the whole dish. My other rescue is about 5 or 6 years old and, while not a senior, is a foodie that has to constantly be watched. She is a bit overweight and always wants to eat. I had no doubts about her liking this kibble and hope that having it as a regular part of her diet will help control her weight. It�s a good choice for both seniors and foodies who might be a bit overweight.

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Danielle B.
flavor OK but ingredients are good

My dog is not that fond of the taste, so I mix it with about half of his regular food and he is fine with it. This is a good brand with decent ingredients.

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Ashley M.
Good ingredients for seniors

I like the ingredients, the fact that it is made to EU standards and has no corn, wheat or by-product meals. That's not to say it is grain free � which I wasn't looking for � just free of wheat and corn. Chicken is the primary protein. The dogs like this food and the kibble is about a medium size. The lower calories, sea mussels and glucosamine are also pluses for a senior dog. Beet pulp and tomato pomace also provide fiber.

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Aaliyah J.
All the Dogs Gobbled

All 5 pups agree, this is good food. I rescue and have to feed what's available, which makes for very adaptable pups, but there are some foods they just won't touch. We have a few variations of this dog food and the rescues adore it. Out of the three, this seemed to be the favorite. They can be picky at times but devoured it before I finished filling the bowl. The list of ingredients is good and it's extremely palatable. Even picky dogs like the taste. Pretty good.

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Arlene B.
Finicky Schnauzer ate it right up!!

Bought the low-fat senior plan for our diabetic mini-schnauzer, who was not eating his morning meal. It is imperative that he eats, as he cannot get his insulin shot without eating. For weeks we struggled with getting him to eat, using broth, baby food and wet food mixed with his dry prescription food. No avail. He simply hated the food. So imagine my joy when I put down his first serving of this food and he promptly ate it dry � without additives or coaxing. We are so happy. Now we can concentrate on getting his blood glucose levels correct and in timely fashion.

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Michelle A.
Dr Gary's dry kibble

Great product, great price.

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Wendy R.
My dog enjoys the food

My dog is around 10 years old and this dog food has been helping him out. He really enjoyed it. It really depends on the dog. Will buy again.