American Journey Active Life Formula Senior Chicken, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
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With age comes even more adventures, so help keep your wise sidekick healthy and active with American Journey Active Life Formula for senior dogs. Specially formulated to nourish from nose to tail, every bite contains antioxidants to help support normal brain health in aging dogs, vitamin A to help support healthy vision, and omega fatty acids to help maintain a healthy skin and coat. And to keep them exploring from backyards to the backcountry, glucosamine and chondroitin are added to support joint health and mobility. Every meal delivers a complete and balanced diet with real chicken as the first ingredient, along with essential vitamins and minerals, plus nutrient-dense ingredients like sweet potatoes, blueberries and mineral-rich kelp. There’s no wheat, corn, soy, chicken or poultry by-product meals, or artificial preservatives, colors or artificial flavors.
Key Benefits- Senior dry dog food helps support healthy aging with real chicken as the first ingredient, plus a blend of targeted nutrients.
- Antioxidant blend helps support normal brain health in senior dogs to encourage cognitive wellness.
- Vitamin A is added to help support healthy vision, plus omega-3 and 6 fatty acids to support skin and coat health.
- Glucosamine and chondroitin from natural sources help support joint health and overall mobility to encourage an active lifestyle.
- Crafted using only nutrient-dense ingredients and never any wheat, corn, soy, chicken or poultry by-product meals, or artificial preservatives, colors or artificial flavors.
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Item Number153933
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Weight28.0 pounds
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LifestageSenior
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BrandChewy Exclusives
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietNo Corn No Wheat No Soy, High-Protein
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (a source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Peas, Rice Bran, Barley, Turkey Meal, Natural Flavor, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Fish Oil, Salt, Menhaden Fish Meal, Dried Tomato Pomace, Powdered Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Egg Product, Carrots, Oatmeal, Sweet Potatoes, Blueberries, Cranberries, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Dried Chicory Root, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Zinc Oxide, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract.
Caloric Content3,251 kcal/kg or 319 kcal/cup
Guaranteed Analysis | |
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Crude Protein | 25.0% min |
Crude Fat | 11.0% min |
Crude Fiber | 7.0% max |
Moisture | 10.0% max |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1% min |
Calcium | 1.2% min |
Phosphorous | 1.0% min |
Zinc | 100 mg/kg min |
Selenium | 0.35 mg/kg min |
Vitamin A | 10,000 IU/kg min |
Vitamin E | 200 IU/kg min |
Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2.3% min |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.5% min |
Taurine | 0.1% min |
Glucosamine | 300 mg/kg min |
Chondroitin Sulfate | 250 mg/kg min |
L-Carnitine | 100 mg/kg min |
Weight | Daily Feeding (Cups) |
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3 lbs | 1/2 |
6 lbs | 3/4 |
10 lbs | 1 |
15 lbs | 1 1/2 |
20 lbs | 2 |
30 lbs | 2 1/2 |
40 lbs | 3 |
50 lbs | 3 2/3 |
60 lbs | 4 1/4 |
70 lbs | 4 2/3 |
80 lbs | 5 1/4 |
90 lbs | 5 2/3 |
100 lbs | 6 1/4 |
Feed approximately 1/2 cup for every 10 lbs over 100 lbs of body weight. Always provide plenty of fresh water.
Feed approximately 1/3 cup for every 10 pounds over 100 pounds body weight. Always provide plenty of fresh water.
These guidelines are recommendations only, and should be adjusted based upon your dog's health, body condition, life stage, sex, activity and climatic temperature.
Gradually transition by adding a small amount of American Journey to your dog's current diet, reducing the amount of the current diet and increasing the amount of American Journey for 7-10 days until the transition is complete. For sensitive dogs, we recommend a 10 - 14 day transition.
Who is American Journey? Where is it manufactured?
American Journey is currently available at Chewy.com and PetSmart. American Journey Active Life recipes are manufactured in California following strict quality standards and FDA regulations.
What is Active Life?
The American Journey Active Life Formula is a well-rounded, balanced diet crafted with real, deboned animal protein as the first ingredient plus nutrient-rich vegetables like sweet potatoes and carrots. Every bite delivers a precise blend of nutrients and antioxidants to support a healthy immune system and overall well-being, and balanced omegas to support a healthy skin and coat. There’s also natural fiber from wholesome, easy-to-digest grains like brown rice and barley. Plus, there is never any wheat, corn, soy or artificial ingredients.
Why did the packaging change?
American Journey formulas have always provided complete and balanced nutrition to help support your dog’s health and wellbeing. We updated the packaging to highlight the benefits of the formula and to provide emphasis on what makes our products special and a great option for your dog.
What are the benefits of having as chicken as the first ingredient?
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and essential amino acids to support healthy muscles. Chicken along with the other ingredients in this diet provides complete and balanced nutrition for your dog’s active life.
How long will the food last after I open the bag?
Once opened, dry dog food typically lasts 6-8 weeks. For extended freshness, you can place the dry food in an airtight storage container.
What are the main differences between the regular and the senior American Journey Brown Rice formulas?
American Journey Senior diets are formulated with antioxidants to support normal brain health in aging dogs. They also contain natural sources of Glucosamine and Chondroitin to support hip and joint health and overall mobility. With omega fatty acids to support a healthy skin and coat and Vitamin A to support vision health your senior dog will have the nutrients they need to live a normal healthy life. This diet is ideal for dogs 7 years or older who may need a diet that focuses on the specific nutrients needs of senior dogs. Please remember to consult your Vet if you have questions regarding the specific needs of your dog.
Can I switch between the American Journey Active Life Recipes?
American Journey Active Life Formulas are designed that that you can change up the flavor between Beef, Chicken, Salmon and Lamb depending on the preference of your dog. However, if you plan on transitioning to a new American Journey kibble flavor, we still recommend mixing the food gradually for 7-10 days until the transition is complete. For sensitive dogs, we recommend a 10-14-day transition.
Where are the ingredients sourced?
American Journey sources from reputable suppliers in the US and worldwide, dependent upon availability. For example, the chicken, beef, and turkey proteins are sourced from the USA, the lamb comes from New Zealand and Australia and the salmon is sourced from the Americas.
Does this diet provide all the essential vitamins and minerals?
All American Journey Active Life Formulas provide precise levels of vitamins, minerals and other trace nutrients to support a healthy active life.
Does this diet provide antioxidants?
Yes, all American Journey Active Life Formulas provide antioxidants such as Vitamin E and Selenium to support a healthy immune system and overall wellbeing.
How many cups are in a bag?
There are approximately 18 cups in the 4-lb bag, 64 cups in the 12-lb bag, and 127 cups in the 28-lb bag. The Large Breed formula has approximately 130 cups in the 28-lb bag.
What is the size of the kibble?
The kibble size measures 12 x 5mm for standard formulas, a little larger than the size of a green pea.

Crafted for Wise Explorers
Your senior dog is always ready for the next mile or milestone ahead. That's why American Journey Active Life recipes are specially crafted to support healthy aging, with protein first for lean muscles and targeted nutrients so they can thrive at any age. Bring them the nutrition they need to keep exploring, wherever adventure leads next.
Always Real Protein First
American Journey Active Life recipes always start with protein. That means real, deboned salmon or chicken to provide dogs the delicious protein they crave, with the essential amino acids they need for lean muscles and everyday energy.
SALMON - Source of omega-3 fatty acids like DHA and EPA.
CHICKEN - Lean source of essential minerals and B vitamins like niacin.
Nutrient-Packed Ingredients
Every ingredient is carefully selected for its nutritional value. You won’t find any poultry by-product meals, corn, wheat, soy or artificial preservatives on this list.
SWEET POTATOES
A healthy source of beta-carotene and other naturally occurring vitamins.
CARROTS & PEAS
Rich in plant phytonutrients, beta-carotene and natural fibers to benefit digestion.
FLAXSEED & FISH OIL
Provide omega fatty acids to help maintain a healthy skin and coat.
BROWN RICE
A whole-grain, hearty source of complex carbohydrates for clean, sustained energy.
Adventure-Ready Nutrition
Lean Muscles - Rich in protein for the building blocks of muscle to help maintain lean mass.
Cognitive Support - Antioxidant blend to help support normal brain health in aging dogs.
Vision and Skin & Coat Health - Vitamin A to support healthy eyes and omegas for a radiant skin and coat.
Joint Support - Glucosamine and chondroitin to help support joint health and overall mobility.
Digestive Health - Natural plant fibers to support normal digestion.
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GRAIN-FREE |
ACTIVE LIFE |
LANDMARK |
LIMITED INGREDIENTS |
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ABOUT THE RECIPE |
Crafted without any grains. Enhanced with taurine for heart health. |
Rich in antioxidants from healthy vegetables, plus natural fiber from wholesome whole grains. |
High-protein recipes crafted from premium animal sources to feed their carnivore instinct. |
Simple, fewer ingredients and a single animal protein source for pets with sensitive stomachs. |
REAL ANIMAL PROTEIN IS THE FIRST INGREDIENT |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
ANIMAL PROTEIN OPTIONS |
Salmon, Chicken, Lamb, Beef |
Salmon, Chicken, Lamb, Beef |
Angus Beef & Pork, Rainbow Trout & Herring, Cage-Free Chicken & Turkey |
Duck, Lamb, Salmon, Venison, Turkey |
NO POULTRY BY-PRODUCT MEALS |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
NO CORN, WHEAT, SOY OR ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
LIFE STAGE-SPECIFC FORMULAS |
Puppy, Adult, Senior, All Life Stages |
Puppy, Adult, Senior, All Life Stages |
Puppy, Adult |
All Life Stages |
BREED SIZE-SPECIFIC FORMULAS |
Standard, Large Breeds |
Standard, Large Breeds |
Standard |
Standard |
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULAS |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
GRAIN-FREE FORMULAS |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
WET FOOD FORMULAS |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
TREAT OPTIONS AVAILABLE |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
About American Journey
At American Journey, we know any day can be filled with adventure. That’s why from treats to dry and wet food for dogs and cats, we craft recipes to fuel everyday adventures – wherever they may take you. We always start with real, deboned protein plus nutrient-dense fruits and veggies, and manufacture our products right here in the USA, using domestic and globally-sourced ingredients from trusted suppliers.

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My dogs loves it
By yummy on Mar 31, 2021
I love Chewy and do their auto-ship method for the American Journey Senior dog food. I have a 11 year-old Boston who has some mobility and joint issues. She absolutely loves this kibble. I feel good about the ingredients and getting it shipped to my home is even better.
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Awesome Product for an Awesome Price
By Trixie on Mar 10, 2021
American Journey makes a variety of products all of which are dog loves. We purchased it because it had high reviews and it has never had a recall according to Dog Food Advisory and high reviews on Chewy.
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Not as it used to be
By Moekers on Jan 20, 2021
My dog loves American journey. And the only reason why I have become to like it because it is not full of “dust”. Well I am tired of asking for a new bag and this recent one has so much that my dog is refusing to eat it. I feel like I am going to have to sift the food like you would flour!!! I really don’t know if I will buy this brand again or not. The quality has declined.
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Olive loves American journey!
By Olive on Apr 5, 2021
Such a good food! My dog loves it and has been eating it for a few years. Recently switched to senior and she seems to be enjoying it!
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Bites Are Too Big
By Heather on Mar 5, 2021
Bought this for a friend’s senior dog. The ingredients are great but the bites are very big for a senior dog. He tried to eat it and probably would if they were smaller.
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Good Stuff
By Cleeb on Mar 3, 2021
My 11 yo allergy proned girl has been on this for years and she absolutely loves it! She's healthy, active and allergy free. I am very satisfied!
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He hates it!
By CesarsMom on Feb 20, 2021
Not my review - Cesar's - he hates it, I have to mix with other dog food to get him to eat it!
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best food yet!
By Amber on Oct 16, 2020
Our oldest dog is 10 years old. Since he was a puppy he’s been the pickiest eater. Well not tonight. We mixed his old food with some of the new and for the first time he ate it right up. Even begged me for more after. He was even so much happier after he ate. I couldn’t be pleased more with this food. Before when we ever tried to switch his food he wouldn’t touch it for a whole day. I’m very pleased and so is Bailey.
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First try at a senior food
By doggymomma on Nov 10, 2020
I decided it was time to switch to a senior food for my two 11 year old dogs. One is 65 pounds, the other is 17 pounds. They both hate it. Absolutely won’t eat it so now I’m stuck with a bunch. I picked this senior food because it had pretty good reviews
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My pup loves it!
By Rileyboy on Feb 12, 2021
My 9yr old senior pup loves this brand! It’s the only dog food he never seems to tire of.