TBV Puppy LB 2kg
Large Breed Puppy Salmon & Potato
A Complete Dog Food Suitable For Large Breed Puppies And Young Dogs
Why Large Breed Puppy Food?
Large breed dogs should not be fed to their genetic potential for rapid growth rate (easily
Protein Requirement
Why Does Increasing The Fat Level help reduce Growth Rate?
1. Help reduce bone and joint problems
COMPOSITION:
FEEDING GUIDE:
NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES PER KG:
A Complete Dog Food Suitable For Large Breed Puppies And Young Dogs
Why Large Breed Puppy Food?
Large breed dogs have the genetic potential to grow quickly during their first six months of life
so it is important to provide a balanced diet to prevent future health problems. A high intake of protein and fat (energy) can cause excess growth and weight gain which can negatively impact on the skeletal structure and joints. A large breed diet needs to encourage normal skeletal development because this will give a framework to sustain and cope with a large bodyweight.
Large breed dogs should not be fed to their genetic potential for rapid growth rate (easily
achieved with high protein consumption) because this is not compatible with good skeletal
development. Therefore a controlled food intake with a diet which limits protein intake will slow the rate of growth and support healthy skeletal growth.
Rapid growth due to excess energy intake will cause the bone that supports the developing cartilage in joints to become less dense and weaker than normal. This causes the bone matrix to inadequately support the overlying joint cartilage. In turn, this can cause damage to the cartilage surface and can lead to joint defects. These changes are exacerbated by the mechanical stress of a heavier body weight on a developing skeleton. Therefore ensuring that a growing large breed is not overfed is extremely important. (It should also be noted that over-excercise should also be avoided during the growing phase too.)
Rapid growth due to excess energy intake will cause the bone that supports the developing cartilage in joints to become less dense and weaker than normal. This causes the bone matrix to inadequately support the overlying joint cartilage. In turn, this can cause damage to the cartilage surface and can lead to joint defects. These changes are exacerbated by the mechanical stress of a heavier body weight on a developing skeleton. Therefore ensuring that a growing large breed is not overfed is extremely important. (It should also be noted that over-excercise should also be avoided during the growing phase too.)
Protein Requirement
The protein requirement is lower for healthy large breed development and this adjustment in
our food will help to drive a longer maturation phase. By simply reducing muscle growth rate which supports a slower overall growth rate and less body mass we encourage less stress on the skeletal structure.
Why Does Increasing The Fat Level help reduce Growth Rate?
Although there is a greater fat percentage in the large breed product, this actually aids a
reduced growth rate (so long as owners feed to condition). Dogs will be satisfied with a meal once their energy requirements for the day are met. They may eat more than required if allowed (free fed), which would result in them becoming fat, but if they are restrict fed to attain the right condition, they will remain very healthy and ‘fit but not fat’. Because the fat content in the large breed formulation is higher than the standard diets, the dog will meet its energy requirements with less food than on the conventional diet resulting in approximately 80% less protein consumption.
Large breed dogs should be fed our specially designed Large Breed diets because they have very specific requirements. They are especially prone to weight gain and skeletal disorders. To maintain a lean body weight and healthy structural frame it is extremely important to provide correct nutrition and feeding rate throughout life and especially during their growth phase as this has been shown to:
1. Help reduce bone and joint problems
2. Help to reduce the incidence of chronic disease
3. Help to increase the lifespan
- Digestive Health - Contains high levels of Fish and Potato for optimum palatability and small firm stools
- Beet Pulp - A good source of soluble and insoluble dietary fibre which are important for maintaining normal intestinal transit time and motility
- Skin & Coat - Contains Omega 3 & 6 essential fatty acids, Zinc and Biotin to help maintain a healthy skin & coat
- Salmon – A good source of omega 3 oils which have been associated with a healthy skin, smooth shiny coat and protection against inflammation
- Larger Kibble - designed for bigger, more robust puppies
- Immune System - Contains vitamins and minerals to help maintain a healthy immune system
ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS:
Crude Protein % 27
Crude Oils & Fats % 15
Crude Fibre % 3.5
Crude Ash % 7
COMPOSITION:
Salmon (24%), Potato (15%), Salmon Meal (11%), Potato Protein (11%), Barley, Oats, Poultry Fat, Peas,
Sugar Beet Pulp, Salmon Digest, Salmon Oil, Minerals, Vitamins
FEEDING GUIDE:
Weight of Dog (kg) 2-6 months 6-12 months 12-24 months
10-20 200-600g - -
20-30 - 300-500g 300-400g
30-50 - 500-700g 400-600g
50-60 - - 600-700g
All puppies are different and the guidelines should be adapted to take into account breed, age, temperament and activity level. When changing foods, introduce the new food gradually over a period of two weeks
NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES PER KG:
Vitamins: Vitamin A 15,000 IU, Vitamin D3 2,250 IU; Trace Elements: Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate 167 mg (Iron 50 mg), Zinc Sulphate
Monohydrate 139 mg (Zinc 50 mg), Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate 109 mg (Manganese 35 mg), Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate 60 mg
(Copper 15 mg), Calcium Iodate Anhydrous 1.64 mg (Iodine 1 mg), Sodium Selenite 0.67 mg (Selenium 0.3 mg)