Eukanuba Dog Veterinary Diet Restricted Calorie

Eukanuba Dog Veterinary Diet Restricted Calorie

Eukanuba Veterinary Diets Restricted Calorie for Dogs is intended for the reduction of excessive body weight. The incorporated L-Carnitine facilitates the oxidation of fat and in this way helps to manage weight and to achieve an ideal body composition. The food recipe is low in fat and combined with the high-quality animal based protein helps to reduce caloric intake. Furthermore, the balanced carbohydrate blend of barley and oats supports the optimization of blood glucose and insulin response. In addition to this, Eukanuba Veterinary Diets Restricted Calorie for Dogs contains purified sources of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate providing the building blocks for cartilage to support joint health. It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use in order to determine the needs of your dog. Eukanuba Veterinary Diets Restricted Calorie for Dogs should be fed until the target body weight is achieved. For any extended use please consult your veterinarian.

Ingredients

dried chicken and turkey, maize, wheat, oats, barley, dried beet pulp, cellulose, chicken gravy, dried apple pulp, fish meal, poultry fat, brewer's dried yeast, minerals (including sodium hexametaphosphate), dried whole egg, fructooligosaccharides, sodium chloride, fish oil, linseed, potassium chloride, glucosamine (from animal tissues) (450mg/kg), chondroitin sulphate (45mg/kg).

protein: 28%, fat content: 7.5%, omega-6 fatty acids: 1.60%, omega-3 fatty acids: 0.22%, crude ash: 7.7%, crude fibres: 7.5%, calcium: 1.7%, phosphorus: 1.2%, Metabolisable energy (NRC 2006a): 3131kcal/kg.

Feeding Guide

Feeding Instructions: It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use. Your veterinarian may suggest specific feeding instructions for your dog or ask you to follow the standard portions shown in the feeding chart. Recommended length of time: until target body weight is achieved and after if required to maintain target bodyweight. For an efficient weight loss or ideal weight maintenance, the recommended daily energy intake should not be exceeded. Water should be available at all times.

The following values are rough guidelines. Actual requirements may vary. Please adjust your dog's feeding amounts to maintain ideal body weight.

Dog's weight & the daily amount in grams/day:

Feeding for weight maintenance:
2kg, 50-60g
5kg, 95-105g
10kg, 150-170g
20kg, 240-265g
30kg, 315-350g
40kg, 385-425g
50kg, 445-495g
60kg, 500-560g
70kg, 555-620g

Feeding for weight loss:
2kg, 30g
5kg, 60g
10kg, 90g
20kg, 145g
30kg, 190g
40kg, 230g
50kg, 270g
60kg, 305g
70kg, 335g