McAdams | Grain Free Dry Dog Food | Senior/Light | Free Range Chicken 2kg

McAdams Grain Free Senior/Light Dry Dog Food – Free Range Chicken – 2kg

Give your older dog the nutrition they deserve with McAdams Grain Free Senior/Light Free Range Chicken Dry Dog Food, a premium, complete and balanced oven-baked diet specially developed for senior dogs, less active adults and dogs requiring support with weight management.

Made with 50% whole British free-range chicken and 26% sweet potato, this carefully formulated recipe combines high-quality animal protein with a reduced-fat nutritional profile, natural prebiotics and an enhanced joint care complex.

With 37% less fat than McAdams' adult recipe, Senior/Light provides a more calorie-conscious option without compromising on ingredient quality or flavour. Each delicious biscuit is gently oven-baked rather than conventionally extruded, creating a distinctive texture and rich, roasted chicken taste.

The recipe also includes glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, MSM and New Zealand green-lipped mussel to support healthy joints and mobility, alongside salmon oil, omega fatty acids, L-carnitine and digestive-supporting FOS and MOS prebiotics.

Unlike many conventional dry dog foods, McAdams uses whole free-range chickens rather than rendered meat meal, offering a premium alternative for owners who prioritise animal welfare and ingredient quality.

Supplied in a convenient 2kg bag, McAdams Senior/Light is ideal for smaller dogs, households trying the recipe for the first time or owners who prefer purchasing smaller quantities to maintain freshness.

Why Choose McAdams Senior/Light Free Range Chicken?

• 50% whole British free-range chicken: High-quality animal protein from free-range farms.

• 26% sweet potato: Provides carbohydrates, fibre and naturally occurring nutrients.

• 37% less fat: Compared with the McAdams adult recipe, making it suitable for calorie-conscious feeding.

• Only 8% crude fat: Supports a reduced-fat feeding programme.

• 330 kcal per 100g: Clearly declared energy content for accurate portion control.

• Enhanced joint care complex: Contains glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate and MSM.

• New Zealand green-lipped mussel: Provides naturally occurring marine compounds associated with joint health.

• L-carnitine: Included to support normal fat metabolism.

• Salmon oil: Supplies omega-3 fatty acids for skin and coat health.

• FOS and MOS prebiotics: Support beneficial intestinal bacteria.

• Grain-free recipe: Made without wheat, maize, rice or other cereal grains.

• No rendered meat meal: Made using whole free-range chicken.

• Oven-baked biscuits: Gently cooked to develop a distinctive flavour and texture.

• Complete and balanced: Formulated for everyday feeding.

• 2kg bag: Convenient for smaller dogs and maintaining freshness.

Specially Formulated for Senior and Less Active Dogs

As dogs get older, their nutritional requirements may change.

Some senior dogs become less active, experience reduced mobility or require fewer calories to maintain a healthy body condition.

Others may benefit from additional nutritional support for their joints and digestive system.

McAdams Senior/Light is designed with these needs in mind.

Its reduced-fat formulation provides fewer calories than the brand's standard adult recipe, while the joint care ingredients help support normal mobility.

The recipe may be particularly useful for:

• Senior dogs with reduced activity levels

• Adult dogs prone to weight gain

• Dogs requiring a lower-fat maintenance diet

• Neutered dogs with reduced energy requirements

• Older dogs needing additional joint support

• Dogs benefiting from carefully measured calorie intake

• Dogs whose owners prefer grain-free, meat meal-free nutrition

Not every senior dog needs a reduced-calorie diet. Older dogs that are underweight, losing muscle or experiencing medical problems may require a different nutritional approach.

50% Whole British Free-Range Chicken

McAdams uses whole British free-range chicken as the main ingredient in this recipe.

The manufacturer highlights its use of whole chickens rather than stripped carcasses or rendered chicken meal.

Chicken provides animal protein containing essential amino acids needed for:

• Normal muscle maintenance

• Tissue repair

• Immune function

• Enzyme production

• Healthy skin and coat

• Everyday body maintenance

Maintaining muscle mass is particularly important for older dogs.

The recipe contains 19.5% crude protein, alongside carefully controlled fat and energy levels.

Although chicken is the main meat ingredient, this is not a single-animal-protein diet because the recipe also contains salmon oil and green-lipped mussel.

26% Sweet Potato

Sweet potato is the second-largest ingredient in McAdams Senior/Light.

It provides a grain-free carbohydrate source and contributes dietary fibre.

Sweet potato also contains naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and plant compounds.

The recipe uses sweet potato alongside tapioca, lentils and other plant ingredients to provide energy and help create the oven-baked biscuit texture.

Reduced Fat for Weight Management

Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important ways to support long-term mobility and general health in dogs.

Excess body weight increases the load placed on joints and can contribute to reduced activity and discomfort.

McAdams Senior/Light contains 8% crude fat, which the manufacturer states is 37% lower than its standard adult recipe.

The food provides 330 kcal per 100g, equivalent to 3.3 kcal per gram.

This makes it possible to calculate portions accurately and adapt feeding amounts according to a dog's body condition and weight-management goals.

However, a reduced-fat food does not automatically produce weight loss. Successful weight management depends on the total number of calories consumed.

Enhanced Joint Care with Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM

Joint mobility can become an important consideration as dogs age.

McAdams Senior/Light includes an enhanced joint care complex containing:

Joint Support Ingredient	Declared Amount
Glucosamine	2,134.5mg/kg
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)	2,134.5mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulphate	1,500mg/kg
New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel	0.02%

Glucosamine

Glucosamine is a naturally occurring compound involved in the structure of cartilage and other connective tissues.

It is widely used in canine joint supplements and diets designed to support mobility.

McAdams includes approximately 2.13g of glucosamine per kilogram of food.

Chondroitin Sulphate

Chondroitin is a component of cartilage and helps contribute to its normal structure and water-retaining properties.

It is commonly combined with glucosamine in joint-support formulations.

MSM – Methylsulfonylmethane

MSM is an organic sulphur compound used in many joint-support supplements.

It is included in McAdams Senior/Light as part of the enhanced joint care complex.

New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel

Green-lipped mussel is a marine shellfish native to New Zealand.

It contains naturally occurring compounds including marine lipids, glycosaminoglycans and other nutrients.

Some studies have investigated green-lipped mussel preparations for supporting mobility in dogs with osteoarthritis.

The amount and effectiveness of these compounds vary between products, so this food should not be considered a replacement for prescribed arthritis treatment.

How Much Joint Support Does Each Serving Provide?

Based on the manufacturer's declared concentrations:

Daily Food Portion	Glucosamine	MSM	Chondroitin
100g	213.5mg	213.5mg	150mg
150g	320.2mg	320.2mg	225mg
200g	426.9mg	426.9mg	300mg
250g	533.6mg	533.6mg	375mg
300g	640.4mg	640.4mg	450mg
400g	853.8mg	853.8mg	600mg

These figures are calculated from the manufacturer's declared concentrations.

They describe the quantity supplied by the food, not a therapeutic dose or a guarantee of clinical benefit.

Salmon Oil and Omega Fatty Acids

McAdams Senior/Light contains salmon oil, providing omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega fatty acids contribute to normal skin and coat condition and play important roles in cell membrane structure.

The current manufacturer's analysis declares:

• Omega-6: 1.8%

• Omega-3: 0.4%

Omega-3 fatty acids are also commonly included in diets intended to support joint health.

However, the manufacturer does not separately declare the EPA and DHA concentrations, so the food should not be assumed to provide a specific therapeutic dose for arthritis.

FOS and MOS Prebiotics for Digestive Health

McAdams includes prebiotic ingredients to support normal digestive function.

FOS – 0.23%

Fructo-oligosaccharides are fermentable carbohydrates that can support certain beneficial intestinal bacteria.

MOS – 0.15%

Mannan oligosaccharides are commonly included in pet foods to support intestinal health and the digestive microbial environment.

Together, these ingredients complement the recipe's dietary fibre content.

L-Carnitine for Normal Fat Metabolism

The recipe contains 96mg/kg of L-carnitine.

L-carnitine is involved in transporting long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria, where they can be used for energy production.

It is commonly included in weight-management and senior dog diets.

L-carnitine does not independently cause weight loss, but it contributes to normal energy metabolism.

Gently Oven-Baked Rather Than Extruded

McAdams uses an oven-baking process to create its dry dog food.

Unlike conventional extrusion, which typically uses pressure and high-temperature processing, McAdams biscuits are baked in warm-air ovens.

The manufacturer highlights this process as helping develop the food's distinctive flavour and biscuit texture.

Oven-baking is a different manufacturing method, but it does not automatically mean a food is nutritionally superior to all extruded diets.

The overall nutritional formulation remains the most important consideration.

Grain-Free and Meat Meal-Free Recipe

McAdams Senior/Light is made without cereal grains such as wheat, maize and rice.

Instead, it uses sweet potato, tapioca, lentils and other ingredients.

The recipe also contains no rendered meat meal.

However, grain-free diets are not automatically healthier for every dog. Some dogs may be better suited to grain-inclusive diets, and diet selection should consider individual nutritional needs.

For dogs with suspected food allergies, a veterinary-directed elimination diet is more reliable than simply choosing a grain-free product.

Composition

Whole British Free Range Chicken (50%), Sweet Potato (26%), Tapioca, Pea Protein, Yeast, Chicken Gravy, Pea Fibre, Vitamins and Minerals, Lentils, Joint Care Pack (Glucosamine 2,134.5mg/kg, MSM 2,134.5mg/kg, Chondroitin Sulphate 1,500mg/kg), Vegetable Fibre, Chicken Fat, Salmon Oil, Prebiotics (FOS 0.23%, MOS 0.15%), Marigold, Yucca Extract, Hand Cut Irish Seaweed (0.03%), Dried Orange, New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel (0.02%), Camomile, Carrot (0.01%), Cranberries (0.01%), Rosemary, Spinach, Tomatoes, Lavender.

Analytical Constituents

Constituent	Percentage
Crude Protein	19.5%
Crude Fat	8.0%
Crude Fibre	4.5%
Crude Ash	8.5%
Omega-6	1.8%
Omega-3	0.4%
Calcium	1.1%
Phosphorus	0.9%

Metabolisable Energy: 330 kcal/100g (3,300 kcal/kg).

The manufacturer does not publish a moisture percentage in its current online analysis.

Nutritional Additives

Declared amounts per kilogram of food:

Additive	Amount
Vitamin A	14,423 IU
Vitamin D3	2,000 IU
Vitamin E	96 IU
Zinc	83mg
Iron	48mg
Manganese	34mg
Copper	14mg
Iodine	0.96mg
Selenium	0.29mg
L-Carnitine	96mg

The trace elements are supplied in the forms declared by the manufacturer, including zinc sulphate monohydrate, iron(II) sulphate monohydrate, manganous sulphate monohydrate, copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate, calcium iodate anhydrous and sodium selenite.

Recommended Daily Feeding Guide

The following amounts are published by McAdams for its Senior/Light Free Range Chicken recipe.

Dog Weight	Recommended Daily Amount
5kg	85–95g
10kg	140–160g
15kg	195–210g
20kg	240–260g
30kg	320–360g
40kg	400–450g

These are starting guidelines, not fixed requirements.

Adjust portions according to your dog's:

• Age

• Activity level

• Body condition

• Metabolism

• Neutering status

• Current weight

• Target weight

• Treat intake

• Medical needs

The manufacturer recommends dividing the daily allowance into two meals where practical.

How Many Calories Does Each Portion Contain?

McAdams Senior/Light provides 3.3 kcal per gram.

Food Amount	Approximate Calories
50g	165 kcal
75g	247.5 kcal
100g	330 kcal
150g	495 kcal
200g	660 kcal
250g	825 kcal
300g	990 kcal
400g	1,320 kcal

For weight loss, calculate the appropriate daily calorie allowance using your dog's ideal body weight and veterinary guidance.

Weigh food using digital kitchen scales rather than estimating portions with a cup.

How Long Will a 2kg Bag Last?

A 2kg bag contains 2,000g of food.

Daily Feeding Amount	Approximate Duration
85g	23.5 days
100g	20 days
150g	13.3 days
200g	10 days
250g	8 days
350g	5.7 days
450g	4.4 days

These estimates exclude treats and other foods.

Changing Your Dog to McAdams Senior/Light

When introducing a new food, gradually transition over approximately seven to ten days.

Days	Previous Food	McAdams Senior/Light
1–2	75%	25%
3–4	50%	50%
5–6	25%	75%
7 onwards	0%	100%

For dogs with sensitive digestion, a slower transition may be appropriate.

Monitor stool quality, appetite and body condition throughout the change.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place.

• Keep away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

• Reseal the bag securely after opening.

• If using a storage container, keep the food in its original bag inside the container where practical.

• Use before the best-before date printed on the packaging.

• Always provide fresh drinking water.

• Store securely away from pets.

Product Specifications

Feature	Details
Brand	McAdams
Range	Senior/Light
Product Name	Free Range Chicken
Product Type	Complete Dry Dog Food
Pack Size	2kg
Main Ingredient	Whole British Free Range Chicken (50%)
Sweet Potato	26%
Protein	19.5%
Fat	8%
Fibre	4.5%
Energy	330 kcal/100g
Fat Reduction	37% less than McAdams adult recipe
Glucosamine	2,134.5mg/kg
MSM	2,134.5mg/kg
Chondroitin	1,500mg/kg
Green-Lipped Mussel	0.02%
Omega-3	0.4%
Omega-6	1.8%
Prebiotics	FOS and MOS
L-Carnitine	96mg/kg
Grain-Free	Yes
Meat Meal-Free	Yes
Cooking Method	Oven-Baked
Suitable For	Senior and weight-conscious adult dogs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McAdams Senior/Light Free Range Chicken Dog Food?

It is a premium, complete, grain-free dry dog food made with 50% whole British free-range chicken, formulated for senior dogs and adults requiring a reduced-fat diet.

How much chicken does McAdams Senior/Light contain?

The recipe contains 50% whole British free-range chicken.

Is McAdams Senior/Light grain-free?

Yes. It is made without wheat, maize, rice or other cereal grains.

Is McAdams Senior/Light suitable for overweight dogs?

It may be suitable for overweight adult dogs because it contains 8% fat and provides 330 kcal per 100g. Successful weight loss still requires appropriate portion control.

How much less fat does Senior/Light contain?

The manufacturer states that it contains 37% less fat than its standard adult recipe.

How many calories are in McAdams Senior/Light?

The current formulation provides 330 kcal per 100g, equivalent to 3,300 kcal per kilogram.

Is McAdams Senior/Light suitable for older dogs?

Yes. It is specifically formulated for senior dogs, with reduced fat, prebiotics and additional joint-support ingredients.

Can younger adult dogs eat McAdams Senior/Light?

It may be suitable for adult dogs requiring reduced-fat or calorie-conscious feeding. Dogs with unusually high energy requirements may need a different formula.

Does McAdams Senior/Light contain glucosamine?

Yes. The current manufacturer recipe lists 2,134.5mg of glucosamine per kilogram.

Does McAdams Senior/Light contain chondroitin?

Yes. It contains 1,500mg/kg of chondroitin sulphate.

What is MSM?

MSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, is an organic sulphur compound commonly used in joint-support supplements. This recipe contains 2,134.5mg/kg.

Does McAdams Senior/Light contain green-lipped mussel?

Yes. The recipe contains 0.02% New Zealand green-lipped mussel.

Can McAdams Senior/Light help dogs with arthritis?

Its joint-support ingredients may complement an arthritis management programme, but the food is not a treatment for osteoarthritis. Dogs with painful joints should receive veterinary assessment and appropriate treatment.

Does McAdams Senior/Light contain fish?

Yes. The recipe contains salmon oil and New Zealand green-lipped mussel, so it is not suitable for dogs that must avoid fish or shellfish ingredients.

Is McAdams Senior/Light suitable for dogs with chicken allergies?

No. Chicken is the main ingredient and should be avoided by dogs with confirmed chicken allergies.

Does McAdams Senior/Light contain prebiotics?

Yes. It contains FOS at 0.23% and MOS at 0.15%.

Does McAdams Senior/Light contain L-carnitine?

Yes. The current nutritional additive declaration lists 96mg/kg.

Is McAdams Senior/Light suitable for dogs with pancreatitis?

Although it is lower in fat than the standard adult recipe, it is not a prescription low-fat veterinary diet. Dogs with pancreatitis or conditions requiring strict fat restriction should only receive it if approved by their vet.

Is McAdams Senior/Light suitable for dogs with kidney disease?

It is not a prescription renal diet. Dogs with chronic kidney disease may require controlled phosphorus and other specific nutrient levels. Seek veterinary advice before feeding.

Is McAdams Senior/Light suitable for diabetic dogs?

Diabetic dogs require consistent, individually appropriate feeding. Consult your veterinary surgeon before changing to this food.

Is McAdams Senior/Light a complete food?

Yes. The manufacturer describes it as a complete and balanced diet.

Is McAdams Senior/Light oven-baked?

Yes. McAdams uses warm-air ovens to produce its distinctive dry biscuits.

Does McAdams use chicken meal?

No. The manufacturer states that its food is made using whole free-range chickens rather than rendered meat meal.

How much should I feed my 10kg dog?

The manufacturer recommends approximately 140–160g per day for a 10kg dog, adjusted according to activity, body condition and calorie requirements.

How long will a 2kg bag last?

For a dog eating 150g daily, a 2kg bag lasts approximately 13 days. Smaller dogs eating 85g daily may get around 23 days from a bag.

Can I mix McAdams Senior/Light with wet food?

Yes. It can be combined with suitable wet dog food, provided the overall diet remains balanced and the total calories are adjusted accordingly.

Important Feeding Information

• Complete pet food for dogs.

• Formulated primarily for senior and weight-conscious adult dogs.

• Feed according to body condition and individual energy requirements.

• Weigh portions accurately when managing body weight.

• Introduce gradually when changing from another food.

• Always provide fresh drinking water.

• Consult your vet before use in dogs with kidney disease, pancreatitis, diabetes or other conditions requiring prescription nutrition.

• Contains chicken, salmon oil and green-lipped mussel.

• Not suitable for dogs with confirmed allergies to relevant ingredients.

• Store securely away from pets.

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