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VETERINARY HPM® Adult Small & Toy

Neutered Dog

INDICATION
Complete diet for neutered adult dogs (or those with a tendency to be overweight):
• Small breeds (<10kg), over 10 months old.

Available sizes: 1.5kg, 3kg, 7kg

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GLOBAL PREVENTIVE PROFILE

Neutered dogs are predisposed to being overweight, and often exhibit an increased appetite.

Body Weight Control

The controlled energy density of the diet and appropriate food 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 to reduce the energy content of the diet, thus limiting calorie intake.

Oral & Dental Health

Ascophyllum nodosum, a natural brown algae, is included to help manage dental health. Ascophyllum nodosum has been shown to limit plaque and tartar formation and to reduce halitosis. 

Urinary Health

The high level of animal protein stimulates water intake, increases the volume of urine and helps stabilise the pH, for a healthy urinary system.

Low Glycaemic Index

The low starch content helps ensure stable blood glucose levels.

High Digestive Tolerance (1)

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 help ensure a balanced digestive flora. The bentonite supplement helps protect the digestive mucosa and contribute to the elimination of well-formed, low-odour stools.

Skin & Coat Support

The high level of animal protein, source of sulphur-containing amino acids, and the balance of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids contribute to the epidermal barrier function and improve the quality of sebaceous secretions to contribute to a healthy and shiny coat.

(1) G. Chaix et al. Questionnaire-based pet owner evaluation of gastrointestinal tolerance of a new high protein low carbohydrate diet range in growing dogs. Intern J Appl Res Vet Med Vol. 14, No.2, 2016

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS & CHARACTERISTICS

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Composition and technical specifications

COMPOSITION

Dehydrated pork and poultry proteins, Rice, Lignocellulose, Hydrolysed pork and poultry proteins, Faba bean hulls, Poultry fat, Pea, Linseed, Minerals, Beet pulp, Psyllium fibre (Plantago (L.) spp.), Fructo-oligosaccharides, Brewers yeast, Seaweed meal (Ascophyllum nodosum), inactivated Lactobacillus acidophilus.

 

ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS (in % of crude matter)

  • Moisture 9
  • Protein 34
  • Animal to vegetable protein ratio 86/14
  • Fat 13.5
  • Minerals 7.5
  • Crude cellulose 10.5
  • NFE* 25.5
  • Starch 18
  • Calcium 1.3
  • Phosphorus 1.1
  • Ca/P ratio 1.2
  • Sodium 0.5
  • Omega-6 2.2
  • Omega-3 0.9

* Nitrogen Free Extract

 

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

  • ME** calculated (kcal/100g)*** 315
  • ME** measured in vivo (kcal/100g) 317
  • Energy from protein (%) 37
  • Energy from fat (%) 36
  • Energy from NFE* (%) 27
  • Urinary pH 6.3 - 6.7
  • Struvite RSS <2.5
  • Oxalate RSS <12
  • Digestibility protein (%) 81.5
  • Digestibility fat (%) 95.5

** Metabolisable energy
*** Calculated with NRC 2006

 

SPECIFIC INGREDIENTS/ADDITIVES

  • Bentonite 5g/kg
  • Pasteurised Lactobacilli 7mg/kg
  • L-carnitine 330mg/kg
  • Ascophyllum nodosum 2g/kg