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How much Hill's Science Diet should I feed my senior Labrador?

Senior Labradors (7+ years) need about 20-30% fewer calories than an adult, plus joint and cognitive support. Enter your senior Lab below for the right portion of Hill's Science Diet Adult.

Daily portion for a 26 kg Senior Labrador Retriever
Daily calories
1016kcal
Hill's Science Diet Adult / day
289g
Per meal
144.7g × 2

Calibrated for Hill's Science Diet Adult at 351 kcal/100 g. This is a typical starting point — enter your pet's exact weight below.

Senior Labrador Retriever feeding notes on Hill's Science Diet Adult

  • ▸Consider Hill's Mature Adult 7+ formula for real joint support — even though the daily grams stay similar.
  • ▸Senior Labs move less; keep activity on "low" unless yours still hikes with you.
  • ▸Add glucosamine + omega-3 alongside kibble for arthritis prevention.
Want a fully personalised plan?

Our ₹499 4-week meal plan mixes Hill's Science Diet Adult with home-cooked meals for your Senior Labrador Retriever — vet-approved, AAFCO-aligned, all India-available ingredients.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams of Hill's Science Diet Adult does an adult Senior Labrador Retriever need per day?+
A adult Senior Labrador Retriever at 26 kg with low activity needs approximately 289 g of Hill's Science Diet Adult per day, split across 2 meals. Your pet's exact number depends on weight, age, activity, and body condition — use the calculator above.
How is the daily portion calculated?+
We use the AAFCO/NRC-approved Resting Energy Requirement (RER) formula: RER = 70 × (body weight in kg)^0.75. That's then multiplied by a life-stage multiplier (1.6 for adult dogs, 1.4 for adult cats) and an activity multiplier (0.9-1.4). Finally we divide by the kibble's kcal per gram to get the exact daily grams.
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult enough as a complete diet for my Senior Labrador Retriever?+
Hill's Science Diet Adult is formulated to be a complete-and-balanced diet on its own. However, many Indian vets recommend a 50 : 50 mix of kibble and home-cooked food for better hydration, coat quality, and variety. Turn on "Mix Mode" in the calculator to see how much kibble plus how much homemade food to feed each day.
How often should I feed my Senior Labrador Retriever?+
Adult dogs do best on 2 meals per day. Puppies under 12 months need 3 meals. Senior pets (7+ for dogs, 10+ for cats) also benefit from 2 smaller meals to reduce digestive load.
What if my Senior Labrador Retriever is overweight or underweight?+
Set the "Body condition" selector accordingly — the calculator automatically applies a 25 % calorie deficit for obese pets and a 15 % surplus for underweight pets. Reassess weight every 2 weeks and reduce/increase from there.
Should I switch kibble brands often?+
No — sudden brand changes cause GI upset. If you must switch, do it over 7-10 days: 25 % new + 75 % old for 3 days, then 50/50 for 3 days, then 75/25, then 100 %. Sensitive stomachs need a slower 14-day transition.
Where can I get a fully-personalised meal plan?+
Our ₹499 4-week meal plan builds a completely customised home-cooking + kibble mix schedule for your Senior Labrador Retriever based on weight, age, allergies, and diet needs. Vet-approved, AAFCO-aligned, India-available ingredients only.

More Hill's Science Diet Adult guides

Formulas follow AAFCO / NRC guidelines. Values are guidance — always weigh food and consult your vet for medical conditions.