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Pedigree Senior 7+

dry food · dogs · 43/100 · Poor

Looking for an alternative to Pedigree Senior 7+? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Pedigree Senior 7+ in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Pedigree Senior 7+'s 43/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Bakers Superfoods Chicken Dog. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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Pedigree Senior 7+ vs its best alternative

CriterionPedigree Senior 7+Orijen Puppy
Overall gradeD 43/100A 93/100
Protein qualityDA
Nutritional balanceCA
Few undesirablesCA
Ingredient transparencyEA
Species fitBA
Crude protein21%38%
Protein (dry matter)23.1%43.2%
Estimated carbs51%18%
First ingredientCornplant fillerFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+50Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+49Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+48Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+47Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 21%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+46Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 21%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+45Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 21%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+45Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 21%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+45Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 21%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1BBakersSuperfoods Chicken Dog2.00€/kg-0.50€
  2. #2BBakersMeaty Meals Chicken Dog2.00€/kg-0.50€
  3. #3BBakersMeaty Meals Beef Dog2.00€/kg-0.50€
  4. #4BFrolicPoulet Legumes Dog2.00€/kg-0.50€
  5. #5BFrolicPoulet Dog2.00€/kg-0.50€
  6. #6BChappiPoulet Legumes Dog2.00€/kg-0.50€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Beef Recipe91/100raw food
  2. #2APure Pet FoodChicken Dinner Air-Dried89/100raw food
  3. #3ALily's KitchenTerrine Grain-Free87/100wet food
  4. #4AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon86/100wet food
  5. #5ALily's KitchenCottage Pie with Beef86/100wet food
  6. #6AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet85/100wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Pedigree Senior 7+?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Pedigree Senior 7+'s 43/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Pedigree Senior 7+?

Yes: Bakers Superfoods Chicken Dog costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, dogs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Pedigree Senior 7+?

Pedigree Senior 7+ scores 43/100 (D) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.