What Is the Nutritional Analysis of Eukanuba Senior Dog Food?

Eukanuba offers three senior formulas: Senior Maintenance, Small-Breed Senior for dogs less than 20 pounds and Large-Breed Senior for dogs over 51 pounds. All of these formulas have fairly similar nutritional analysis. For your dog to receive these amounts of nutrients in his diet, follow the feeding guidelines published on the bag of dog food.

  1. Protein

    • Eukanuba Maintenance Senior contains no less than 27 percent protein, while the Small-Breed Senior contains no less than 29 percent and the Large-Breed Senior no less than 26 percent. It is recommended your senior dog consumes at least 10 percent protein in his diet daily, though some senior dogs need more than 20 percent protein in their diets. Correct amounts of protein in your dog's diet give your dog necessary amino acids for building muscle and helps with energy production.

    Fat

    • Your dog needs a minimum of five-point-five percent fat a day, and Eukanuba Maintenance is made up of 12 percent fat. The Large Breed Senior formula contains 10 percent fat, and the Small Breed Senior formula is made up of 17 percent fat. Fat provides the most concentrated form of energy for your dog, helps in forming cell structures and keeps coat and skin healthy.

    Fiber

    • Four percent or less of Eukanuba's Maintenance Senior, Small-Breed Senior and Large-Breed formula is fiber. Your dog needs between 2.5 and 4.5 percent fiber in his diet daily. A good balance in fiber helps your dog's gastrointestinal tract and can contribute to energy needs.

    Moisture

    • Ten percent of Eukanuba Maintenance Senior, Small Breed Senior and Large Breed Senior is moisture in the dry food. This is not unusual; most dog dry foods contain between six and 10 percent moisture. Lower percentages in some foods may reflect a higher amount of water.

    Vitamin E

    • It is recommended that dogs consume eight milligrams of vitamin E a day---Eukanuba Senior Maintenance, Small Breed Senior and Large Breed Senior all contain 140 international units or more. This converts to approximately nine milligrams of vitamin E. Without proper amounts of vitamin E, your dog can develop problems with muscle development, eye conditions and reproductive system issues.

    Other Vitamins and Minerals

    • Though these are not considered necessary nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles, Eukanuba Maintenance Senior, Small Breed Senior and Large Breed Senior also contain beta-carotene, L-carnitine, Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate.