Your dog’s forever food: feeding them through every life stage

From puppyhood to their senior years, dogs change a great deal over a lifetime. Their routines, energy levels and nutritional needs all evolve as they grow older.

Life-stage feeding doesn’t need to be complicated. Our Feel Good range includes complete and balanced Puppy, Adult and Senior recipes, making it easier to choose appropriate food while staying with a familiar range.

Feel Good Puppy: the best start in life

Puppyhood is full of firsts. First walks, first muddy paws and, very often, a fair bit of mischief! Behind all that activity, your puppy is also growing and developing quickly.

Puppy food is designed to support this important period, including their developing bones, immune system and cognitive development.

Made with freshly prepared, 100% natural ingredients sourced in Britain, Feel Good Puppy is gentle on growing tummies and suitable for puppies of all breeds and sizes, from weaning to 12 months.

When should a puppy move onto adult food?

Most dogs can move onto adult food once they have completed the majority of their growth and development. For many breeds, this is at around 12 months old, although some smaller breeds may be ready from around nine months.

Age is only one part of the picture. Your dog’s breed, development, weight and body condition can all influence when it’s best to make the change.

You can read more about when to switch from puppy to adult dog food in our dedicated article.

Feel Good Adult: everyday health and vitality

Once your dog is fully grown, their nutritional needs move on from supporting puppy development to maintaining their everyday health.

Made with natural ingredients and high-quality protein, Feel Good Adult provides the balanced nutrition adult dogs need to stay active, happy and well, without anything unnecessary.

How much food your dog needs will depend on factors such as their size, activity and lifestyle. Treats and extras count towards their daily intake too, so remember to allow for them when deciding how much to serve.

Feel Good Senior: comfort and wellbeing in later life

There isn’t one moment when every dog suddenly becomes a senior. Larger breeds may reach this stage from around five to eight years old, while smaller breeds may not be considered senior until they are closer to 10.

These are broad indications rather than fixed rules. It’s often more helpful to look for changes in the dog in front of you. They may begin to prefer shorter walks, seem stiffer when getting up or rest more than they used to.

Older dogs often need food that is easier to digest and lower in calories while still providing quality protein. Made with natural ingredients, Feel Good Senior supports everyday comfort and wellbeing without unnecessary extras.

When should a dog move onto senior food?

Reaching a certain age doesn’t automatically mean your dog needs to change food. A healthy dog maintaining a good weight may be able to continue eating their usual adult recipe into their senior years.

If they become less active, start gaining weight or find their current food harder to manage, it may be time to consider a senior recipe. Your vet can help if you’re unsure what is most appropriate.

You can find more advice in our article on when to transition your dog to a senior diet.

Changing your dog’s food

Whenever you move your dog onto a new recipe, make the change gradually. Introduce a small amount of the new food alongside their existing meal, then increase the proportion over seven to 10 days. This gives their digestive system time to adapt and can help minimise tummy upsets.

If your dog has a sensitive tummy, a health condition or specific dietary requirements, ask your vet for advice before changing their food.

Familiar food for the journey ahead

Your dog’s needs may change, but feeding them well can remain reassuringly straightforward.

With 50 years of dog food making experience behind Naturediet, the Feel Good range makes it easier to choose wholesome food for every stage of their life.

Explore the Feel Good range and find the right recipe for your dog today.