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Old 11-19-2013, 10:35 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by tokipoki View Post
I would not consider a 6 y/o yorkie a senior...I think smaller breed dogs aren't considered seniors until they are around 10?...not 100% certain though.
For vet checks, 7 - 8 years old is considered senior.

For food, I don't think I would ever use a senior formula.

For weight loss, simply decrease the amount as Tokipoki suggested. Like humans, dogs need less as they grow older. Activity level is an important factor at all ages.
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