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Senior Dog Food
Your dog has been a loving part of your family, so you want them to enjoy each and every meal. Bil-Jac provides a variety of delicious, nutritious senior dog foods that are easy-to-chew and help your mature dog lead a happy, active lifestyle.
![Senior Select 6 lb. Front Counter](/media/avkbynkf/731794008025_counter.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=133226732025600000&format=webp&quality=80)
Senior Select Formula Dog Food
Formulated for dogs 7 years and older.
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Small Breed Senior Dog Food
Helps support the lifelong health of small breed senior dogs.
![Adult Select 6 lb. Front Counter](/media/mzwbh3f0/iftd3nqu.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=133222402438670000&format=webp&quality=80)
Adult Select Dog Food
Formulated for dogs of all ages, an excellent choice for multi-dog families.
![Sensitive Solutions Skin & Stomach Support 6 lb. Front Counter](/media/gmnlpe3l/731794009107counter.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=133226790487300000&format=webp&quality=80)
Sensitive Solutions Skin & Stomach Support Dog Food
Features the SmartDefense™ System, with vitamins C & E.
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Sensitive Solutions Digestive & Immune Support
Advanced nutrition for sensitive dogs.
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Reduced Fat Formula Dog Food
30% less fat than Bil-Jac Adult Select.
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Bil-Jac® Frozen Dog Food
Easy to chew bites that deliver a fresh, tender taste dogs crave.
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Picky No More® Pâté with Chicken & Chicken Liver
Feed as a complete food, a mix-in or just a topper.
![Picky No More Pate with Chicken Liver & Beef](/media/cu5niftt/pnm_pate_chickenliver_beef.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=133358820778700000&format=webp&quality=80)
Picky No More® Pâté with Chicken Liver & Beef
Feed as a complete food, a mix-in or just a topper.
![Bil-Jac Pate Platters with Chicken & Vegetables on Counter](/media/iy5jf5dl/wetcan_chicveg_counter.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=133286146393870000&format=webp&quality=80)
Pâté Platters with Chicken & Vegetables
Feed as a complete food, a mix-in or just a topper.
![Bil-Jac Pate Platters with Beef & Sweet Potatoes on Counter](/media/kgjfkbx3/wetcanbeefswtpot_counter.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=133286144941330000&format=webp&quality=80)
Pâté Platters with Beef & Sweet Potatoes
Feed as a complete food, a mix-in or just a topper.
![Bil-Jac Pate Platters with Duck & Pumpkin on Counter](/media/yf5heped/wetcanduckpumpkin_counter.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=133286147040430000&format=webp&quality=80)
Pâté Platters with Duck & Pumpkin
Feed as a complete food, a mix-in or just a topper.
![Bil-Jac Pate Platters with Chicken & Cheese on Counter](/media/lh1poqx1/wetcanchickcheese_counter.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=133286145699630000&format=webp&quality=80)
Pâté Platters with Chicken & Cheese
Feed as a complete food, a mix-in or just a topper.
![Bil-Jac Chunky Stew with Chicken & Vegetables on Counter](/media/vyrl5fzg/wetcupchunkystew_counter.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=133286147681070000&format=webp&quality=80)
Chunky Stew with Chicken & Vegetables
Features hearty chunks of meat and a savory taste.
![Bil-Jac Hearty Stew with Beef & Barley on Counter](/media/yy1kc3i2/wetcupheartystew_counter.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=133286149226730000&format=webp&quality=80)
Hearty Stew with Beef & Barley
Features hearty chunks of meat and a savory taste.
![Bil-Jac Harvest Feast with Turkey & Sweet Potatoes in Gravy on Counter](/media/yazdmyjw/wetcupharvestfeast_counter.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=133286148687030000&format=webp&quality=80)
Harvest Feast with Turkey & Sweet Potatoes in Gravy
Features hearty chunks of meat and a savory taste.
![Bil-Jac Country Stew with Lamb & Beef on Counter](/media/oihktobw/wetcupcountrystew_counter.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=133286148176070000&format=webp&quality=80)
Country Stew with Lamb & Beef
Features hearty chunks of meat and a savory taste.
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Why Choose Senior Dog Food from Bil-Jac?
As dogs mature, the nutrition they need changes as well. Help keep them healthy and energetic by choosing Bil-Jac Senior Dog Food. If you are looking for high-quality dry dog food and wet dog food for your senior dogs, you’ll find a variety of Bil-Jac formulas your dogs will look forward to eating every day. At Bil-Jac, we have spent over 77 years focused on providing high-quality nutrition dogs need to thrive, from puppies to mature dogs.
Dogs are considered mature, or senior, around 7 years old (5 years old for large dogs and 9 years for small dogs). Bil-Jac offers two specific dry food formulas for mature dogs: Small Breed Senior and Senior Select. Both formulas provide the protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals mature dogs need for health and vitality. These formulas also have less fat than their matching adult formulas to help maintain a healthy weight. We have also included a special fiber blend to support healthy digestion.
Easy-To-Chew & Irresistible Dog Food
Mature dogs can experience teeth and jaw concerns as they age. We know that this can be a big challenge at mealtimes for some dogs and their pet parents. That is why, just like all of our other Bil-Jac Dry Foods, Bil-Jac Senior formulas are slowly cooked in small batches to create a delicious, easy-to-chew dry dog food unlike any other. Many pet parents and their dogs are thrilled with our easy-to-chew bites that help make meals more enjoyable.
Senior dogs may also lose some sense of smell or taste over time, which can take the joy out of eating. The unique way we make our Bil-Jac Picky No More Dry Dog Food can often help in these situations. Both our Bil-Jac Picky No More Dry & Wet Foods are made with delicious chicken liver, giving them a taste and smell that many mature dogs take to quickly.
We also offer a variety of wet foods in both pâté and small chunks. Since wet dog food has a stronger smell than dry dog food, this too can enhance your dog’s eating experience as they mature. Plus, it adds a little bit of variety and excitement that your dogs will love. Wet food also adds moisture to your dogs’ diet, which can be helpful if your senior dog is not an avid drinker. With small chunks, pate, and Picky No More formulas to choose from, your dogs will be licking their chops for more!
![Senior Select 30 lb. Front](/media/pixecmhy/1011981.png?&format=webp&quality=80&width=500&mode=max&upscale=false)
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How to Select the Best Senior Dog Food For Your Dog
Bil-Jac understands that senior dogs have different nutritional needs. That is why Bil-Jac offers a wide variety of formulas for your dog's age, size, and lifestyle. Does your senior dog have special needs? Is your dog a picky eater, have sensitive skin, or a sensitive stomach? Need to watch your dog’s weight? Here are quick links to all our Bil-Jac formulas for senior dogs.
You can also use our Dog Food Product Finder to answer a few questions online and see which Bil-Jac dog food we recommend for your dog.
Bil-Jac Dry Senior Dog Food
Bil-Jac Small Breed Senior Dog Food
For more mature dogs under 20 pounds.
Bil-Jac Senior Dog Food
For all mature dogs.
Bil-Jac Dry Dog Food for Picky Dogs
Picky No More® Small Breed
Made with chicken liver for picky small breeds under 20 pounds.
Picky No More® Medium & Large Breed
Made with chicken liver for picky eaters over 20 pounds.
Bil-Jac Dry Dog Food for Sensitive Dogs
Sensitive Solutions Skin & Stomach Support
Specially formulated for puppies and adult dogs to nourish skin and coat and help provide stomach support.
Sensitive Solutions Digestive & Immune Support
Specially formulated for puppies and adult dogs with a combination of prebiotics, probiotics, and fiber to support healthy digestion.
Bil-Jac Dry Dog Food for Weight Management
Reduced Fat Formula
0% less fat than Bil-Jac Adult Select.
Bil-Jac Frozen Dog Food
Bil-Jac Wet Adult Dog Foods
Bil-Jac Pâté Platters for Adult Dogs
Bil-Jac Wet Picky No More for Adult Dogs
Bil-Jac Wet Chunky Stews for Adult Dogs
Reward Your Best Friend with Bil-Jac Treats & Biscuits!
FAQs
As dogs mature, their nutritional needs do change. A senior dog food formula should include high-quality protein to help maintain muscle mass plus ingredients that support healthy digestion and a healthy weight for dogs who do not burn as many calories as they did when they were younger adults.
Dental issues are a common issue for dogs as they get older. Feed your dog an easy-to-chew dry dog food like Bil-Jac Small Breed Senior or Bil-Jac Senior Select. Many dogs with missing teeth are able to chew it while keeping their jaw muscles active. Another option is to choose a quality wet food, like Bil-Jac Pâté Platters to make it easier for your senior dog to eat.
Younger adult dogs will do best on an adult formula with a higher level of calories per cup and different nutritional profile than senior dog foods. Once your dog is over the age of seven, a senior dog food is recommended.
Dogs should switch to senior food at different ages based on their size. Dogs that are less than 20 pounds can switch around 9-12 years old. Dogs that are over 50 pounds can switch as early as 5-6 years old. All dogs who weigh between 20 and 50 pounds can switch between 7-10 years old.
At Bil-Jac, we have specifically formulated our senior formulas to support a mature dog’s dietary and health needs. As dogs age, they don’t need as much protein or fat in their diet due to changes in their metabolism and activity level. Bil-Jac Senior Dog Foods also include ingredients that help support healthy digestion in older dogs.
Pet parents can add a little water to help soften hard, dry kibbles. One unique feature of Bil-Jac Dry Dog Foods is that they are easy-to-chew because of the special way they are gently made and slow-cooked. This can be helpful for older dogs with teeth and jaw concerns.
Wet food for senior dogs should include quality animal protein to provide essential amino acids. This food should also include nutrients that help support healthy skin, such as Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids.
Senior food for small dogs should be made with controlled levels of fat and protein to help your best friend get the energy they need for each day without extra calories. Senior dog food for small breeds should also be easy-to-chew and digest while supporting your best friend’s skin and coat. Bil-Jac Small Breed Senior formula is a delicious option for older dogs.
Senior dog food is typically formulated to have controlled levels of fat and protein, making it less calorie-dense than formulas made for puppies and adult dogs.
The answer depends on the size of your dog. All Bil-Jac bags include daily feeding recommendations based on your dog’s weight. Use the feeding chart as a starting point and monitor your dog’s weight and activity level. If you notice your dog is gaining or losing weight, adjust the feeding amounts accordingly.