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Specific Senior

dry food · dogs · 65/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Specific Senior? 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 Specific Senior in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Specific Senior's 65/100. 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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Specific Senior vs its best alternative

CriterionSpecific SeniorOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeC 65/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceEA
Few undesirablesBA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitCA
Crude protein3%38%
Protein (dry matter)3.3%43.2%
Estimated carbs79%18%
First ingredientWhite fishFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 3%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+28Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 3%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+27Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 3%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+26Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 3%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+25Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 3%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+24Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 3%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+23Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 3%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+23Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 3%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+23Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 3%.

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 Specific Senior?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Specific Senior's 65/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Specific Senior?

Cheaper-per-kg options for the same use are listed in the dedicated section on this page whenever our database has them.

Why switch from Specific Senior?

Specific Senior scores 65/100 (C) 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.