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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

Criterion Pedigree Senior 7+ Orijen Puppy
Overall grade D 43/100 A 93/100
Protein quality D A
Nutritional balance C A
Few undesirables C A
Ingredient transparency E A
Species fit B A
Crude protein21%38%
Protein (dry matter)23.1%43.2%
Estimated carbs51%18%
First ingredient Cornplant filler Fresh 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. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +50 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +49 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +48 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +47 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 21%.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +46 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 21%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +45 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 21%.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +45 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 21%.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +45 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 21%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 B Bakers Superfoods Chicken Dog 2.00€/kg -0.50€
  2. #2 B Bakers Meaty Meals Chicken Dog 2.00€/kg -0.50€
  3. #3 B Bakers Meaty Meals Beef Dog 2.00€/kg -0.50€
  4. #4 B Frolic Poulet Legumes Dog 2.00€/kg -0.50€
  5. #5 B Frolic Poulet Dog 2.00€/kg -0.50€
  6. #6 B Chappi Poulet Legumes Dog 2.00€/kg -0.50€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Recipe 91/100 raw food
  2. #2 A Pure Pet Food Chicken Dinner Air-Dried 89/100 raw food
  3. #3 A Lily's Kitchen Terrine Grain-Free 87/100 wet food
  4. #4 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon 86/100 wet food
  5. #5 A Lily's Kitchen Cottage Pie with Beef 86/100 wet food
  6. #6 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet 85/100 wet 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.