pipergirl_84

Thanks, I will check it out. I feed her some raw meat and a range of bones too but I want to try and keep her muscles in shape

Hi, I have a 9 year old Golden Retriever and am trying to do some research into different brands of food that are brought out in ranges for Seniors. I am currently feeding her Supercoat Light and Mature and although she is going well on it, I am a little concerned by the low level of Protein (17%). I realise that the lower levels of protein and fat are as a result of the higher fibre for the 'light' part. I have seen that most other brands, ie Advance, Hills, Eukanuba etc have higher protein levels (about 26%). I have been thinking I might go with Advance Senior or Hills Science diet mature because I am somewhat limited by cost. I would really appreciate any advice anyone can give me becuase it all gets a little overwhelming the more research I do

Hi, I'm new to the forum, I've got an 8 year old Golden Retriever who is starting to show signs of arthritis due to an old ACL operation. I am giving her a combination of fish oil, glucosamine and sachas blend but thinking of swapping to joint guard) plus she is starting cartrophen injections. I have been reading so much information about dry dog food but haven't found much on the better brands to feed the more mature dog. Is it worthwhile buying food specifically for its added glucosamine etc? I am also finding the protein content confusing, is it true that mature dogs require about 24% protein? Although I would love to be able to buy her super premium food, I just cannot afford it at the moment so have been giving her supercoat lite and mature which she does well on but it only has 17% protein. Should I be worrying about 'mature' food or would I be better buying adult dog food (with higher protein levels) and continue giving her supplements? Any views would be most appreciated :D