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VETERINARY HPM® Adult Sensitive Digest Large & Medium

Neutered Dog

INDICATION
Complete diet for neutered adult dogs (with digestive sensitivity):
• Large breeds (>25kg), over 18 months old.
• Medium breeds (10-25kg), over 12 months old.

Available sizes: 3kg, 12kg

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GLOBAL PREVENTIVE PROFILE

Some large and medium breeds are prone to digestive sensitivy. This is due to their anatomical and physiological differences.

High Digestive Safety

The quality of the faeces (odour, consistency, volume) is optimised and flatulence is limited thanks to the complementary actions of several functional ingredients.* The adapted protein content helps control the fecal moisture and improve the consistency of the faeces in dogs that are sensitive to a high quantity of proteins.

Supports Digestive System

The rigorous selection of ingredients (no pea, rice as the unique source of starch, high quality of animal protein) helps reduce the indigestible part of the formula and improve the nutrients digestibility.

Improves Faeces Consistency

Helps to improve significantly the faeces consistency after only 7 days of feeding. Efficacy proven by Virbac (internal data in 87 sensitive dogs, 2017).

Body Weight Control

The controlled energy density of the diet and adapted feeding rations help prevent the excess weight which might result from neutering. The HP-LC formulation helps maintain optimal body condition. The increased fibre content helps achieve satiety. The L-carnitine supplement helps fat metabolism and limits fatty tissue deposit.

Moderate Calorie Level

The reduced level of fat and increased level of fibre help reduce the energy content of the diet, thus limiting the calorie intake.

Joint & Muscle Support

The high protein content and chondroitin and chitosan supplements contribute to a strong and healthy muscularskeletal system.

Low Glycaemic Index

The limited starch content helps ensure stable blood glucose levels.

Low-allergen Formulation

The diet is made without maize, wheat, gluten, soya, egg, beef or fish.**

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*Lignocellulose, psyllium fibre, bentonite, yucca extract, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Fructooligosaccharides

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

(1) Leriche I et al. Efficacy and tolerance of two low-carbohydrate diets in large adult dogs with digestive sensitivity: a randomised, cross-over, blinded evaluation. J Vet Med Surg 2017; 1(4): 1-10.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS & CHARACTERISTICS

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Composition and technical specifications

COMPOSITION

Dehydrated pork and poultry proteins, Rice (min. 4%), lignocellulose, Animal fats, Hydrolysed pork and poultry proteins, Minerals, Linseed, Beet pulp, Psyllium fibre (Plantago (L.) spp.), Fructo-oligosaccharides, Brewers yeast, Yucca schidigera, Hydrolysed crustacean (source of chitosan), Lactobacillus acidophilus, Chondroitin sulfate.

 

ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS (% as fed)

  • Moisture 9
  • Protein 29
  • Animal to vegetable protein ratio 88/12
  • Fat 14
  • Minerals 7.5
  • Crude cellulose 7.5
  • NFE* 33
  • Starch 26
  • Calcium 1.3
  • Phosphorus 1
  • Ca/P ratio 1.3
  • Sodium 0.4
  • Omega-6 2.2
  • Omega-3 0.7

* Nitrogen Free Extract

 

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

  • ME** calculated (kcal/100g)*** 338
  • ME** measured in vivo (kcal/100g) 345
  • Energy from protein (%) 30
  • Energy from fat (%) 36
  • Energy from NFE* (%) 34
  • Urinary pH 6.3 - 6.7
  • Struvite RSS <2.5
  • Oxalate RSS <12
  • Digestibility protein (%) 83
  • Digestibility fat (%) 96.5

** Metabolisable energy
*** Calculated with NRC 2006

 

SPECIFIC INGREDIENTS/ADDITIVES

  • Bentonite 8g/kg
  • Pasteurised Lactobacilli 7mg/kg
  • Yucca shidigera extract 0.06%
  • L-carnitine 330mg/kg
  • Chondroitin sulfate 215mg/kg
  • Chitosan 215mg/kg