What supplements are best for my healthy senior dog's optimal health?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 12 years and 5 months old
Motis is a senior dog who is in good health condition, however I would like to know what types supplements I can give her in order for she to have optimal health.
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Published on July 12th, 2018
If you are giving Motis a dog food formulated for senior dogs, she will be getting all the vitamins and minerals she needs to be healthy. You can give her a glucosamine supplemental which will help with her joint health, but otherwise no other supplements are needed. Too many vitamins and minerals can be detrimental to her health, so you want to avoid overdosing her on those. I recommend feeding a high quality senior dog food food such as Royal Canin, Hills Science Diet, Purina ProPlan, or Iams. Best of luck.
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Published on April 5th, 2018
Foods that are formulated for specific life stages are designed to provide optimal nutrition for a pet during a specific age-range or life event. The most obvious example of foods like this are those formulated for puppies, and it makes sense that puppies would likely have different nutritional requirements than other dogs, since they are growing rapidly. The specific nutritional needs of senior dogs are a bit less clear-cut, however a diet that is slightly restricted in calories is likely of benefit to them, as many of them aren’t as active as younger dogs. Many can also benefit from the addition of ingredients such as omega-3 fatty acids, as well as supplements that may improve joint health, such as glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM. In general, senior diets are a good choice for most older dogs.
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