Top 10 Best Wet Food for Senior Dogs

Iams ProActive Health Senior Canned Dog Food — Best Value

Main Ingredients:	Chicken, rice, wheat, flaxseeds
Protein Content:	7%
Fat Content:	3%
Calories:	711 kcal/kg

The best wet dog food for the money is Iams ProActive Health Senior Canned Dog Food. This pâté recipe features chicken and rice that are slow cooked in broth, which should make your pup happy. There are added vitamins and minerals for overall health and to promote a strong immune system. It also contains omega fatty acids for coat and skin health and provides the right balance of nutrients for dogs over the age of 7.

The issues with this food are that the first two ingredients are water and meat by-products rather than whole chicken and that the consistency tends to be on the dry side.

The Farmer’s Dog — Best Overall

Main Ingredients:	Turkey, chicken, beef, or pork
Protein Content:	8%
Fat Content:	4.5%
Calories:	1,240 kcal per kg

The Farmer’s Dog is the best overall wet dog food for senior dogs. This is a subscription-based pet food service that produces fresh food that is custom made for your dog’s needs. It’s delivered cold to your door and is vacuum packed to retain its freshness. The food is customized according to the questionnaire that you fill out about your dog, such as their breed, age, and activity level. There are four flavors — chicken, turkey, pork, and beef — and fresh veggies, all combined. It doesn’t contain artificial ingredients or preservatives, and it is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN) and formulated by veterinarians. Finally, the food is cooked at low temperatures to retain the nutrients, and it’s a nice soft texture for older dogs.

The only issues with The Farmer’s Dog are that it is expensive and that the website doesn’t let you look at the food and ingredients until after you’ve signed up.

Cons

• Expensive
• Must sign up to look at the ingredients

Pros

• Board-certified by the ACVN and formulated by vets
• No artificial ingredients or preservatives
• Subscription-based, custom dog food
• Fresh meat and veggies with no preservatives
• Soft texture for dogs with teeth issues

Hill’s Prescription Diet g/d Aging Care Wet Dog Food – Premium Choice

Main Ingredients:
Protein Content:	4%
Fat Content:	2%
Calories:	1,049 kcal/kg

Hill’s Prescription Diet Aging Care Wet Dog Food is our premium choice pick. It’s prescription dog food for a senior dog’s overall health. It has reduced phosphorus, which minimizes stress on the kidneys, and reduced sodium, to maintain normal blood pressure. It has reduced protein but uses high-quality protein levels that specifically target and help decrease the kidneys’ work. Essentially, this food has carefully balanced levels of nutrients designed to support your dog’s aging kidneys and heart.

The problems here are that it is quite expensive and that the consistency can be dry.

Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Senior Canned Dog Food

Main Ingredients:	Chicken, carrots, peas, brown rice, and oatmeal
Protein Content:	7.5%
Fat Content:	4.5%
Calories:	1,119 kcal/kg

Blue Buffalo’s Homestyle Recipe Senior Canned Dog Food has many healthy, whole ingredients. It features whole chicken as the first and main ingredient, followed by veggies like carrots, peas, and sweet potatoes. It also contains brown rice, oatmeal, and cranberries. It helps maintain healthy muscles and is made with chondroitin and glucosamine, which support joint health and mobility. It doesn’t contain artificial flavors or preservatives, by-products, or other fillers. It’s also grain free, but check with your vet if giving your dog grain-free products is necessary, as grains are quite beneficial to most dogs.

The flaws here are that if your dog prefers a stew recipe, this is a pâté, and that the consistency of it can be a bit watery.

Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Senior Wet Dog Food — Vet’s Choice

Main Ingredients:	Turkey, wheat, liver, brown rice
Protein Content:	12%
Fat Content:	3%
Calories:	1,080 kcal/kg

Purina Pro Plan’s Bright Mind Senior Wet Dog Food is our vet’s choice due to its perfect nutritional balance that can keep your aging dog’s mind as sharp as ever. It contains botanical oils that assist in enhancing your dog’s mental alertness, and it’s specifically made for dogs aged 7 and older. It has high levels of protein to give your pup much-needed energy. It consists of chunks of turkey and brown rice in gravy served in a resealable tub, and it supports a healthy coat and skin. You can expect to see a difference in your dog after 30 days.

However, picky dogs out there might not enjoy this recipe, particularly if they prefer pâté. It might also cause some dogs to become a little poopy and gassy.

Cons

• Picky dogs might prefer pâté
• Might make dogs gassy and poopy

Pros

• Chunks of turkey and brown rice in gravy served in a resealable tub
• Supports healthy skin and coat
• Contains botanical oils for mental alertness
• High levels of protein for overall health
• See a difference in your dog in 30 days

Evanger’s Classic Recipes Senior & Weight Management Dog Food

Main Ingredients:	Chicken, brown rice, and dried kelp
Protein Content:	7%
Fat Content:	4%
Calories:	301 kcal/can

Evanger’s Classic Recipes Senior & Weight Management Dog Food is a nutritionally balanced senior dog food that also happens to be kosher certified. It contains chelated trace minerals and vitamins for an older dog’s overall health. It doesn’t have any fillers or preservatives and is specially formulated for senior dogs that are also struggling with their weight.

The problems with this food are that some dogs just don’t seem to want to eat it and that the consistency sometimes seems off.

Royal Canin Mature 8+ Canned Dog Food

Main Ingredients:	Water, pork, chicken, corn flour
Protein Content:	7%
Fat Content:	3%
Calories:	967 kcal/kg

Royal Canin’s Mature 8+ Canned Dog Food is designed for small breeds that are 8 years old and older and weigh up to 22 pounds. It’s been formulated to stimulate your dog’s appetite and has the perfect balanced nutrition for small and older dogs. It has 25% less phosphorus to support kidney health and is highly palatable for senior dogs.

The issues are that some picky dogs don’t seem to like this food and that the texture is sometimes too dry.

Hill’s Science Diet Savory Stew Canned Dog Food

Main Ingredients:	Water, chicken, pork liver, brown rice, and carrots
Protein Content:	4%
Fat Content:	2.8%
Calories:	305 kcal/can

Hill’s Science Diet Savory Stew Canned Dog Food is just that: a stew for your senior dog. It contains real chicken and vegetables, all covered in gravy, and looks exactly like stew for humans, so it’s quite appetizing for most dogs. It has high-quality protein sources for lean muscles and maintaining an ideal body weight. It includes the right kind of fiber for healthy digestion and the right balance of nutrients for your senior dog.

However, the chunks of chicken tend to be large, which might be a problem for small dogs or those with dental issues. Additionally, the quality control can be iffy, as some cans seem to have more gravy than veggies.

Cons

• Chunks of chicken can be large
• Sometimes more gravy than veggies

Pros

• Fiber for healthy digestion
• Chicken and vegetables in gravy for a tasty stew
• High-quality protein sources for lean muscles and body weight
• Perfect balance of nutrients for senior dogs

Chicken Soup for the Soul Mature Canned Dog Food

Main Ingredients:	Chicken, turkey, fish, salmon, duck
Protein Content:	7.5%
Fat Content:	4%
Calories:	1,071 kcal/kg

Chicken Soup for the Soul Mature Canned Dog Food has chicken and turkey as the first two ingredients. It also contains quite a variety of proteins, such as salmon, fish, and duck, in addition to brown rice, oatmeal, carrots, and flaxseed. It doesn’t contain by-products, wheat, corn, soy, or any artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, and it’s made in the U.S.

The problems are that picky dogs may not like it and that it’s relatively expensive. Also, bear in mind that this is a pâté, even though it’s got “soup” in the title.

Purina Pro Plan Senior Canned Dog Food

Main Ingredients:	Water, beef, poultry, wheat glutens, and rice
Protein Content:	10%
Fat Content:	3%
Calories:	847 kcal/kg

Purina’s Pro Plan Senior Canned Dog Food features real beef in gravy, which is high in protein and easily digested. It will help support the immune system and keep your pup’s coat healthy and shiny. It doesn’t contain artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors, and it includes 23 essential vitamins and minerals.

However, it might cause stomach upset in some dogs (especially gas), and it does contain a few fillers. Also, the chunks of meat might be too big for some dogs.