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What human foods & homemade diets boost senior dog energy & vision?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Female | unspayed

What human foods (veggies,fruit,meat) are realy good for older dogs.Are there some foods that help them maintain their sense of smell and eyesight?(Chacha's eyesight is deteriorating)What food give my older dog more energy to walk and play?And do you have a recommended homemadd diet for my senior dogs?

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Most Helpful Answer

Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 18th, 2017

I would recommend feeding Chacha a commercially prepared senior dog food diet. This will ensure that she is getting a balanced diet. Senior diets also tend to have less calories than a maintenance diet and more fiber. These help an older dog stay trim and fit.

If you are interested in home cooking for Chacha you can visit the website www.balanceit.com. This can give you complete and balanced diet ideas that are formulated by a veterinary nutritionist for optimal health.

You could also try adding some fish oils to her diet. Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids can help with brain health, skin/coat health, and eye health.

Any veggie or fruit, with the exception of onions and grapes/raisins, can be given as treats for Chacha. Green beans are a great treat because they are low in calories and high in fiber.

I hope this helps. Thanks for using PetCoach. Best of luck.
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  • Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

    Veterinarian

    I would recommend having a veterinary nutritionist formulate a recipe for a home made senior diet if you want to cook for Chacha. Balance IT is a great website that has nutritionists on staff. Lutein and Fatty acid supplements may help with vision, so you could consider offering some foods high in these nutrients. Salmon is a good source of Omega fatty acids and leafy greens and broccoli are a good source of lutein. I would also recommend checking with your veterinarian before making a major change in diet, especially if Chacha has a history of any medical problems.

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