TechMYTH OR FACT?

Best dog food for senior dogs: what to know

Forbes published a shopping guide to senior dog foods, though no evidence shows any particular brand extends a dog's life; consult your vet before changing your pet's diet.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Chip Darnell on BBN Newsroom
Published 10:54 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by Forbes: “The Best Dog Food For Senior Dogs To Support Healthy Aging”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 10:54 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Dr. Nina Byte and Chip Darnell.

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ForbesThe Best Dog Food For Senior Dogs To Support Healthy Aging

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHere's my myth, and I swear by it: if the bag says senior on the front, your older dog will live longer.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMy beagle has had the fancy bag for years.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentI rule it complicated. Forbes published a shopping guide to the best senior dog foods, and a shopping guide is not a study.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBut it says healthy aging right in the headline!
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe headline is a promise, Chip. The guide ranks products, and I see nothing in it proving any bag adds years to a dog's life.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the bag is a vibe?
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA vibe with a barcode. An older dog's needs vary, so talk to your vet before you swap the food.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFine, but the beagle gets the premium bag either way, and he's earned a retirement plan.