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SPECIFIC TM CGD-XL SENIOR LARGE & GIANT BREED

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

INGREDIENTS Wheat, maize protein, beet pulp, fish meal, pork fat, fish oil, animal protein hydrolysate, minerals. vitamins and trace elements (including chelated trace elements), egg powder, methionine, psyllium husk, yeast (source of mannan-oligosaccharides), lysine, taurine, threonine, tryptophan, L-carnitine, rosemary extract. With natural antioxidants (tocopherols and vitamin C). Contains no added artificial colours or flavourings. FEEDING GUIDE IN GRAMS PER DAY The daily individual requirement may vary depending on factors such as breed, environment, season, activity etc. It is therefore advisable to continue monitoring condition and body weight, adjusting the amount fed accordingly.

£ EPA and DHA from fish can help support renal function in senior dogs.

£ L-carnitine transports fatty acids into the mitochondria and stimulates oxidation of fat and preservation of muscles, which helps support maintenance of ideal body weight in the senior dog. £ The diet contains mannan-oligo-saccharides (MOS) . MOS can bind pathogenic bacteria, thereby preventing contact between the bacteria and mucosa in the gastrointestinal tract. This helps support the gastrointestinal health in the senior dog.

£ With psyllium husk , a gel forming soluble fibre, which is known for its beneficial effect on the regulation of the gastrointestinal activity.

£ The slightly increased fibre content supports healthy bowel movements.

Large breeds: > 6 years of age Giant breeds: > 5 years of age

£ The large size of the kibbles is adapted to dogs of large and giant breeds promoting mastication, increasing length of eating time and reducing guzzling.

> 25 kg kg

g

g

g

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR

20

320

265

215

Puppies and pregnant or lactating bitches

£

25

380

315

250

30

435

360

290

NUTRIENT CONTENT

35

485

405

325

Contents per 100 g

Contents per MJ

40

540

450

360

Nutrient

45

590

490

390

Metabolisable energy kJ

1487

50

635

530

425

Protein g (crude)

20.1

13.5

55

685

570

455

Fat g (crude)

8.9

6.0

60

730

610

485

Carbohydrate g (NFE)

54.6

36.7

Fibre g (crude)

2.9

1.9

70

820

685

545

Calcium g

0.57

0.38

80

905

755

605

Phosphorus g

0.52

0.35

90

990

825

660

Sodium g

0.21

0.14

95

1030

860

690

Taurine g

0.31

0.21

L-carnitine mg

31

21

Omega-3 fatty acids g

0.78

0.53

EPA g

0.32

0.22

DHA g

0.31

0.21

Ratio n-3:n-6

1:2

1:2

Water g

8.5

For a more detailed analysis, see Technical information on SPECIFIC TM

VERSION 07-2015

SPECIFIC TM DIETS - VETERINARY EXCLUSIVE SINCE 1988