{"title":"Best Soft Treats for Senior Dogs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor senior dogs, soft treats are the kind move\u003c\/strong\u003e — fewer teeth or a little arthritis in the jaw shouldn't mean fewer treats. Our Wonder Nuggets line is soft and chewy by design, made in small batches at our kitchen on Boston Fish Pier, with four or five ingredients per flavor and no corn, wheat, or soy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow we chose these\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, chewy texture — nothing that requires a full set of teeth to enjoy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredient lists you can actually read, easy on a stomach that's gotten pickier with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA range of flavors, because a 12-year-old dog has earned the right to be a little picky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall enough to break down further if your senior needs even smaller pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe picks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll five \u003cstrong\u003eWonder Nuggets\u003c\/strong\u003e flavors — Peanut Butter, Turkey \u0026amp; Cranberry, Apple \u0026amp; Pork, Sweet Potato \u0026amp; Beef, and Whitefish \u0026amp; Kelp — are soft enough for sensitive mouths. Can't pick a favorite? The \u003cstrong\u003eWonder Nuggets Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e gets you three flavors at once. And for a special-occasion treat, \u003cstrong\u003eCake Batter\u003c\/strong\u003e is soft, peanut-butter-and-banana flavored, and about as close to a party as a dog treat gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSenior dog treat FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I look for in a treat for an older dog with few teeth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft texture first, small size second. A treat that breaks apart without much pressure is kinder on a mouth that's done a lot of chewing over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre soft treats lower in calories than crunchy ones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily — texture and calorie count aren't directly linked. If your senior dog needs to watch their weight, check the label on any treat, soft or crunchy, and adjust portions accordingly. When in doubt, ask your vet what's right for your dog's size and activity level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan senior dogs eat the same treats as puppies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften, yes — soft treats tend to work well at both ends of the age range. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-training-treats-for-puppies\"\u003epuppy training treats guide\u003c\/a\u003e for the overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe started this because we loved one very good, very scrappy dog. Every treat we make since is still made the same way: for family, at every age. You are what you treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-training-treats-for-puppies\"\u003eBest Training Treats for Puppies\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-treats-for-small-dogs\"\u003eBest Treats for Small Dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wonder-nuggets-peanut-butter","title":"Polkadog Wonder Nuggets Peanut Butter","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormulated with all-natural peanut butter from none other than Teddie's Peanut Butter down the street in Everett, MA, these Polkadog peanut butter dog treats are soft, easy on the stomach, and ideally show-sized-for-training rewards or quick treats on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft \u0026amp; Chewy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeanuts Grown on US Farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly 5 Ingredients \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfectly Sized for Training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for Puppies \u0026amp; Older Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow in Calories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Polkadog","offers":[{"title":"10oz Pouch","offer_id":5254873612320,"sku":"PBWN12","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb Bulk","offer_id":44703617777852,"sku":"BLKWNSDWNPB","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/4101\/files\/WONDER-NUGGET-PEANUT-BUTTER-BEIGE-JAN24-1.jpg?v=1707156369"},{"product_id":"wonder-nuggets-turkey-cranberry","title":"Polkadog Wonder Nuggets Turkey \u0026 Cranberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade with USA-sourced dehydrated turkey and East Coast cranberries, these soft, chewy all-natural dog treats are the gift that keeps on giving. 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Sized for training and treating, easy on the stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft \u0026amp; chewy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfectly sized for treating \u0026amp; training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for puppies \u0026amp; older dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork raised on US farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaurine rich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Boston, MA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA little ode to Pork \u0026amp; Apple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculent buttery pork chop, we will never let you down. We will not ask what you do for us. What can we do for you? We will not forget you crave apples both tart and sweet, so juicy, so bright. O Pork! O Apple! Pork \u0026amp; Apple Wonder Nugget you shall be! Pork, at US farms we will find you, and in our Boston Fish Pier kitchen we will craft you, fulfilling our duty as makers of the finest pet treats in all the lands of the earth. O soft gentle bites: the Dog howls with gratitude!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polkadog","offers":[{"title":"10oz Pouch","offer_id":31324837806174,"sku":"PORKWN12","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb Bulk","offer_id":44703617614012,"sku":"BLKWNPORK5","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/4101\/files\/WONDER-NUGGET-APPLE-PORK-BEIGE-JAN24-1.jpg?v=1707156333"},{"product_id":"wonder-nuggets-bundle","title":"Polkadog Wonder Nuggets Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBehold! The wonder and value of the Wonder Nuggets Bundle! A bundle of joy some might say...or woof. Save 10% when you order the Wonder Nuggets 3-Pack. Get one pouch of each: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.polkadog.com\/products\/wonder-nuggets-pork-apple\" title=\"Wonder Nuggets Pork \u0026amp; Apple\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.polkadog.com\/products\/wonder-nuggets-pork-apple\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePork \u0026amp; Apple Wonder Nuggets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.polkadog.com\/products\/wonder-nuggets-peanut-butter\" title=\"Wonder Nuggets Peanut Butter\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.polkadog.com\/products\/wonder-nuggets-peanut-butter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeanut Butter Wonder Nuggets\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.polkadog.com\/products\/wonder-nuggets-turkey-cranberry\" title=\"Wonder Nuggets Turkey \u0026amp; Cranberry\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.polkadog.com\/products\/wonder-nuggets-turkey-cranberry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTurkey Cranberry Wonder Nuggets.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurkey \u0026amp; Cranberry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Made with USA-sourced dehydrated turkey and East Coast cranberries, these soft, chewy all-natural dog treats are the gift that keeps on giving. 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O soft gentle bites: the Dog howls with gratitude!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeanut Butter\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormulated with all-natural peanut butter from none other than Teddie's Peanut Butter down the street in Everett, MA, these Polkadog peanut butter dog treats are soft, easy on the stomach, and ideally show-sized-for-training rewards or quick treats on the go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polkadog","offers":[{"title":"3-Pack 10oz Pouches","offer_id":37530802585788,"sku":"WN3PACK","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/4101\/products\/Dog-Cat-Treats-Wonder-Nuggets-3-Pack-open.jpg?v=1617763029"},{"product_id":"wonder-nuggets-sweet-potato-beef","title":"Polkadog Wonder Nuggets Sweet Potato \u0026 Beef","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWonder Nuggets Sweet Potato \u0026amp; Beef are Polkadog's soft, chewy dog treat\u003c\/strong\u003e made with U.S.-raised beef and sweet potato, handmade at our Boston Fish Pier kitchen. 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