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.
I'm not sure if you free-feed or just give a certain amount at meal times but our 10 y/o we used to have would get like 1/2 a cup of kibble to graze on throughout the day. She was fed just a regular kibble (Acana Regionals...not a senior formula) and did great on that...it was kinda like free-feeding since she would pick at it whenever but she had a limit on how much she got throughout the day. But for my pups, the easiest way for me to maintain their ideal body condition is to have scheduled and measured feedings and I'll trim down the amount of their regular food if we're not being as active or if they're gaining weight. If your yorkie is getting a little heavy from becoming more sedentary, I'd decrease her regular food a little bit and try to increase her activity to see if she is able to lose a little weight (or maintain her current body condition if that's your goal) before considering a senior formula, especially if your yorkie is doing well on the current food. |