VETERINARY HPM^® Senior Large & Medium Dog

Available sizes: 3kg, 12kg

GLOBAL PREVENTIVE PROFILE

The oxidative processes responsible for ageing intensify in older dogs. The major functions must be protected. Decreased activity levels cause a predisposition to muscle wastage and joint issues.

Body Weight Control

The appropriate energy density helps limit the risk of excess weight gain due to decreased activity levels. The HP-LC formulation helps maitain optimal body condition. L-carnitine supplement helps fat metabolism and limits fatty tissue deposit.

Moderate Calorie Level

The reduced level of fat and the increased level of fibre result in a moderate energy density, appropriate for the requirements of mature dogs.

Muscle Mass Preservation

The high level of protein helps maintain muscle mass.

Joint & Muscle Support

The high protein content and chondroitin and chitosan supplements help maintain a strong musculoskeletal system.

High Digestive Tolerance

The low starch content helps to ensure good digestive tolerance. The choice of soluble and insoluble dietary fibres (prebiotic) and the lactobacillus supplement (probiotic) regulate intestinal transit and contribute to a balanced digestive flora. The bentonite supplement helps protect the digestive mucosa and contribute to the elimination of well-formed, low-odour stools.

Immune Support

The appropriate levels of proteins and vitamin E, a natural anti-oxidant, help maintain a strong immune system.

Skin & Coat Support

The animal proteins with high level of sulphur-containing amino acids and the balance of omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids help to contribute to skin and coat renewal and maintain the epidermal barrier function.

Low-allergen formulation

The product is formulated without maize, wheat, gluten, soya, egg, beef or fish*.

Maintains Renal Function

The reduced phosphorous content and its digestive chelation by chitosan assist in maintaining a healthy renal function.

Urinary Health

The level of animal protein stimulates water intake, increases urine volume and helps to stabilise the pH for good urinary health.

*May contain traces. Not suited for full hypoallergenic use.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS & CHARACTERISTICS

COMPOSITION

Dehydrated pork and poultry proteins, Rice (min. 4%), Faba bean hulls, Hydrolysed pork and poultry proteins, Peas, Lignocellulose, Animal fats, Potato starch (min. 4%), Minerals, Linseed, Beet pulp, Fish oil, Psyllium fibre (Plantago (L.) spp.), Fructo-oligosaccharides, Brewers yeast, Hydrolysed crustacean (source of chitosan), Lactobacillus acidophilus, Chondroitin sulfate.

ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS (% as fed)

• Moisture 9
• Protein 32
• Animal to vegetable protein ratio 84/16
• Fat 14
• Minerals 6.5
• Crude cellulose 9.5
• NFE* 29
• Starch 22
• Calcium 1.1
• Phosphorus 0.7
• Ca/P ratio 1.6
• Sodium 0.4
• Omega-6 2.2
• Omega-3 0.9

* Nitrogen Free Extract

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

• ME** calculated (kcal/100g)*** 327
• ME** measured in vivo (kcal/100g) 332
• Energy from protein (%) 34
• Energy from fat (%) 36
• Energy from NFE* (%) 30
• Urinary pH 6.5 - 6.9
• Struvite RSS <2.5
• Oxalate RSS <12
• Digestibility protein (%) 78.5
• Digestibility fat (%) 94

** Metabolisable energy
*** Calculated with NRC 2006

SPECIFIC INGREDIENTS/ADDITIVES

• Bentonite 5g/kg
• Pasteurised Lactobacilli 7mg/kg
• L-carnitine 330mg/kg
• Chondroitin sulfate 430mg/kg
• Chitosan 430mg/kg