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As our dogs enter into their golden years, they need a little extra help to support the effects of ageing. Our dry dog food for senior dogs is formulated to help with joint mobility – perfect for mature dogs from the age of 7 years.
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As your dog matures you’ll notice changes in their appearance, energy levels, and behaviour. Playful puppies will grow bigger and stronger, develop their own personality, and become calmer as they reach adulthood. Throughout their adult years, your four-legged friend will come into their own; still playful and adventurous, but better behaved. This is the stage where you’ll cement your strong bond.
As they reach their senior years, you’ll notice changes again. Grey hairs will pop up in their fur, they’ll begin to take things at a slower pace, become wiser, and perhaps a little more grumpy! Not only will your pet’s nutritional requirements change as they age, so will their environmental and physical requirements.
Dogs are omnivores. This means that they require a diet that contains both plant matter and animal protein. Good quality fibre helps to keep their digestive system healthy, and a balance of vitamins and minerals provide support for your dog throughout their life. Small quantities of fish oil help keep their skin healthy and their coat glossy, and zinc helps to support their immune system.
As they get older their dietary needs change. The essentials remain the same, but they’ll need a little extra support to help ease the effects ageing can bring. The Burgess Mature dog food range is formulated to support them as they reach old age.
All Burgess dry dog foods for senior dogs are complete. This means they contain everything your dog needs to stay happy and healthy, alongside fresh, clean water. With a complete food you won’t need to worry about topping up their food with additional supplements or wet food.
Choosing the right pet food is essential to helping your dog stay happy and healthy. A poor diet can result in obesity related issues, such as diabetes, and the wrong diet can lead to an upset stomach for your dog. We have created dog food recipes to suit both senior dogs and mature dogs with sensitivities.
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Burgess Sensitive Senior dog food is a complete dry food. Our Burgess Sensitive recipe is made without many of the typical ingredients that can cause sensitivities for dogs in their senior years. Formulated with all the essential nutrients your dog needs, our recipe supports your dog’s:
Coat health: As dog’s age their coat can become dull and lose their shine. Burgess Sensitive Senior dry dog food helps to maintain glossy coats with added zinc and linseed.
Burgess Supadog Mature dog food is a recipe created for dogs from 7 years old.
Made without added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
At Burgess Pet Care, we have a rich heritage in supplying great quality pet food for the nation’s dogs. For generations we have produced food for people and animals. Our premium quality pet food is made in the heart of Yorkshire by our British family company. We are dedicated to improving the health and welfare of animals through research and education. Burgess Sensitive is here to support dogs with sensitives. Our Burgess Supadog brand has 30 years’ heritage, supporting all breeds, including working dogs and golden oldies.
All of our pet food is produced in line with FEDIAF (the European Pet Food Industry Federation) nutritional guidelines. These guidelines are supported with published research and help us to make sure all of our foods meet the nutritional requirements and complex needs of each and every pet we support, including your senior dogs.
With a long history, our tradition of innovation continues today. Our brand new Sensitive Senior dog food is testament to our team’s dedication to creating a range that offers affordable, healthy, high quality food for the nation’s pets. The ingredients in our recipe are designed to not only support your mature dog, but also can help your dog with a sensitive stomach to still enjoy healthy food without compromising their health.
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Once dogs reach their mature years, from approximately 7 years old, their dietary requirements will change, and their food needs to support their older body. Their skin will lose elasticity, and coat will lose some of its glossy shine. As they move into a slower pace of life, their energy levels will decrease, and your dog may not move around as much as they did in their younger years. Their joint health will decrease and you’ll likely notice a reduction in their vitality. Spots of grey fur around their muzzle will be a sure sign that your dog is getting older. Most of these changes are perfectly normal, and just a natural part of the ageing process.
To help your dog with healthy ageing, give them a diet that is formulated to support these changes and ease the effects of ageing. Supporting older bones and joints is vital to help your dog stay active and keep moving. Daily walks are an important part of their physical exercise, but also are great for emotional health and mental stimulation. Glucosamine in senior dog food supports older joints.
Does your mature dog have sensitivities? Our all new Burgess Sensitive Senior food is designed to support sensitive dogs from the age of 7.
Senior dog food is formulated specifically to help dogs as they enter their golden years. The best senior dog food will contain carefully selected quality ingredients for your mature dog. The mix of ingredients in your senior dog’s mature food can make a difference to your dog’s quality of life. Easing the effects of ageing, while still giving them a tasty meal.
Your dog is generally classed as a senior dog when they reach 7 years old, although this does depend on breed. For small breeds, such as terriers and toy breeds, they will likely hit their mature years later. For larger, or giant breeds, you’ll see the signs of old age earlier.
To help your dog through a healthy ageing process, switch your dog to a senior food when they reach 7 years old. If you have any concerns, speak to your vet. They’ll be able to recommend when to switch for smaller or giant breeds. It is best to gradually swap over your dog’s food, even if you’re feeding them the same brand of adult and senior dog food. Start with a full portion of their adult food. Over the course of a week, slowly replace more and more of the adult food with their new Burgess Sensitive Senior dog food. By the end of the 7-10 days the whole portion should be their new senior pet food.
The Burgess Sensitive range is here for your sensitive dog, from a playful puppy, through their adult years and into their senior stage.
Our Burgess Supadog range supports dogs throughout their lives, including working dogs, overweight dogs, and breed-specific food.
According to the PDSA, your dog’s weight will naturally change as they get older. A sign of ageing for every species, including dogs, is slowing down. With this, your dog uses less energy and they actually tend to put on a bit of weight. This is why, generally, your dog will have smaller portions of food each day when they move onto a mature food. /
Every pack of Burgess dry food for senior dogs has a handy feeding guide on the back, based on the weight of your dog, to help you calculate the ideal portion size for your pet. The golden rule is don’t guess. Weigh out your dog’s dinner using your kitchen scales and take into account any treats they have during the day. These also count in their daily food allowance.
Your dog’s body condition and weight are good indicators of their overall health. The best way to determine your dog’s ideal weight is to firstly speak to your vet. They will be able to let you know based on the breed and size of your dog. We strongly recommend weighing your dog regularly throughout their life. This will help you keep an eye on any significant changes to their body weight, either weight gain or loss. The PFMA have a great Dog Size-O-Meter to help with your pet’s body condition. Generally, a dog with an ideal body condition should have a “visible waist” and owners should be able to feel “a small amount of fat” and easily feel their ribs, spine, and hip bones.
If you notice that your dog has lost weight, always seek the advice of your vet. It could be as simple as adjusting their food intake, but weight loss can also be a sign of other illnesses. Diabetes can cause rapid weight loss, as can types of cancers and kidney disease. Gastrointestinal problems, or problems with their stomach, are also sometimes displayed in weight change. / If your dog has sensitivities to ingredients such as wheat, maize or dairy, your vet may recommend switching them onto a sensitive pet food. Burgess Sensitive Senior is designed for dogs over the age of 7 and is made without many of the typical ingredients that cause sensitivities.
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