Senior Optimum K9 Dog Supplement with Colostrum by BioStar
- Difference from Optimum K9 and Healthy Weightmade for senior dogs, with bovine colostrum and holy basil that the other two formulas do not contain
- New formulanow with pumpkin seeds, cordyceps mushrooms and reishi mushrooms
- ProbioticsL. acidophilus, L. reuteri and L. salivarius, 500 million CFUs per teaspoon
- Daily amount1 tsp (the included 2.55 g scoop) under 20 lb, 2 tsp for 21 to 49 lb, 4 tsp over 50 lb
- Sizeone bag lasts a large dog about 30 days
- Free frompreservatives, fillers, binders and added flavorings; wheat-free and soy-free
- Made bymanufactured and distributed by BioStar in Gordonsville, VA
About this product
Senior Optimum K9 is BioStar's whole-food powder for older dogs, adding bovine colostrum, holy basil, cordyceps and reishi mushrooms and three probiotic strains to help support the immune system, the GI tract and a healthy stress response.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Per 4 scoops (10.2 g) |
|---|---|
| Spirulina, organic | 1,482 mg |
| Pumpkin seed meal | 985 mg |
| Desiccated beef liver powder | 770 mg |
| Blueberry powder, organic | 602 mg |
| Yeast flakes, organic | 594 mg |
| Almond powder | 584 mg |
| Ascophyllum nodosum (organic kelp) | 526 mg |
| Cordyceps mushrooms, organic | 404 mg |
| Holy basil | 299 mg |
| Reishi mushrooms, organic | 292 mg |
| Probiotic blend (L. acidophilus, L. reuteri, L. salivarius) | 280 mg |
| Kale powder, organic | 242 mg |
| Bovine colostrum (rBGH free) | 225 mg |
| Inactive ingredient | Organic hemp seeds |
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | Per 4 scoops (10.2 g) |
|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 35.2% |
| Crude fat (min) | 16.9% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 5.51% |
| Moisture (max) | 8.12% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.35% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.87% |
Feeding guide
| Dog weight | Daily amount |
|---|---|
| Under 20 lb | 1 teaspoon (1 scoop, 2.55 g) |
| 21 to 49 lb | 2 teaspoons |
| Over 50 lb | 4 teaspoons |
Use it for
- Older dogs that need extra immune and GI tract support
- Daily probiotics from three Lactobacillus strains
- A healthy stress response, which holy basil helps support
- Whole-food nutrition from spirulina, pumpkin seed, blueberry and kale
Who it's for, and who it's not for
- For: senior dogs, or any dog that BioStar says could use extra immune support, as a daily powder with meals.
- Not for: dogs that cannot have beef, dairy or almonds, since it contains beef liver powder, bovine colostrum and almond powder.
Questions
At what age should my dog switch to Optimum K9 Senior?
BioStar does not set an age. It recommends Optimum K9 Senior for senior dogs or any dog in need of extra immune support, and notes a dog does not have to be a senior to benefit.
How much Optimum K9 Senior do I give?
Daily: 1 teaspoon (the included 2.55 g scoop) for dogs under 20 lb, 2 teaspoons for 21 to 49 lb and 4 teaspoons for dogs over 50 lb. One bag lasts a large dog about 30 days.
How is Optimum K9 Senior different from Optimum K9?
Senior is a powder that adds bovine colostrum, holy basil, cordyceps and reishi mushrooms and three probiotic strains with 500 million CFUs per teaspoon. Optimum K9 is the everyday formula in cubes or powder.



