Best food for overweight senior Schnauzers? Bladder stone prevention?

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I am rescuing 2 sister Schnauzer females who will turn 7 in April. They are healthy (owner surrender, due to his ill health) but overweight. One needs to lose 3 pounds, the other 2. Are they considered adult or seniors? Is Blue Buffalo Life Protection weight management best for them? No sign of bladder stones but they were a problem with my prior Schnauzer, and I fed her Royal Canin SO. Should I start them on SO food with no sign of problems? Would grain free be best? Also have concern about. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed | 6 years and 11 months old | 20 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. At 7 years of age, I would consider them seniors. You definitely do not want to feed them the SO unless crystals or stones are already present. I think the weight management diet is an excellent choice. Do not worry about feeding a grain free unless they have demonstrated a sensitivity to these ingredients. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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