Transitioning an Older Pet to a New Diet Safely
Changing an older pet’s food can feel like a small decision on the surface, but any longtime pet parent knows it can become a surprisingly emotional process.
Nutrition and food for cats and dogs.
Changing an older pet’s food can feel like a small decision on the surface, but any longtime pet parent knows it can become a surprisingly emotional process.
Walk down any pet food aisle and you will see it. Bright bags labeled “Senior Formula.” Images of silver muzzles. Promises of joint support, controlled calories, and healthy aging.
For many pet owners, especially those who have loved animals for decades, free feeding dry food once felt like the easiest and most caring choice.
As pets age, their nutritional needs change in ways that are not always obvious. Many senior dogs and cats continue to look familiar on the outside while undergoing quiet shifts inside their bodies.
Belle and Paws have slimmed down quite a bit since they’ve joined us.