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VETERINARY HPM® Senior Small & Toy

Neutered Dog

INDICATION
Complete diet for neutered dogs (or those with a tendency to be overweight):
• Small breeds (<10kg), over 10 years old.
• Toy breeds (<5kg), over 12 years old.

Available sizes: 1.5kg, 3kg, 7kg

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GLOBAL PREVENTIVE PROFILE

The oxidative processes responsible for ageing intensify in older dogs. The major functions must be protected. Neutering encourages excess weight, and decreased activity levels cause a predisposition to muscle wastage and joint issues.

Body Weight Control

The controlled energy density of the diet and adapted feeding rations help prevent the excess weight which might result from neutering and decreased activity. 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. 

Low Glycaemic Index

The low starch content helps ensure stable blood glucose levels.

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.

Maintains Renal Function

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

Joint & Muscle Support

The high level of protein helps maintain muscle mass. The chondroitin and chitosan supplements help maintain joint elasticity.

Immune Support

The levels of proteins and vitamin E, a natural antioxidant, help maintain a strong immune system.

Skin & Coat support

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

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 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.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS & CHARACTERISTICS

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Composition and technical specifications

COMPOSITION

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

 

ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS (% as fed)

  • Moisture 9
  • Protein 32
  • Animal to vegetable protein ratio 84/16
  • Fat 12
  • Minerals 6.5
  • Crude cellulose 10.5
  • NFE* 30
  • Starch 22
  • Calcium 1.1
  • Phosphorus 0.7
  • Ca/P ratio 1.6
  • Sodium 0.4
  • Omega-6 2
  • Omega-3 0.9

* Nitrogen Free Extract

 

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

  • ME** calculated (kcal/100g)*** 311
  • ME** measured in vivo (kcal/100g) 320
  • Energy from protein (%) 35
  • Energy from fat (%) 32
  • Energy from NFE* (%) 33
  • 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
  • Ascophyllum nodosum 2g/kg
  • Chondroitin sulfate 430mg/kg
  • Glucosamine 430kg/kg