Virbac Dog Senior Neutered Small & Toy 3kg

HPM

Dry food for sterilised/neutered or overweight-prone senior small breed dogs (under 10 kg) over 10 years of age, and for senior toy breeds (under 5 kg) over 12 years of age.

As dogs age, their bodily functions change, so it’s important to support key functions early on. Sterilised and neutered dogs are prone to weight gain, and a reduced activity level can make them more susceptible to muscle loss and joint stiffness.

Weight management
The food’s low energy density and portion sizes tailored to your dog’s needs help prevent weight gain caused by neutering, sterilisation, or reduced activity. It is low in carbohydrates and high in animal protein, which helps maintain an ideal body weight. The high fibre content promotes satiety, and added L-carnitine supports fat metabolism and helps limit fat accumulation.

Moderate calorie content
The food contains less fat and more fibre, helping to reduce the overall energy density and calorie intake.

Tartar control
Dry food containing Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed helps reduce plaque and tartar formation, prevents bad breath, and promotes oral and dental health.

Helps maintain stable blood sugar levels
The food’s low starch content helps ensure stable blood sugar levels.

Urinary tract health
The high animal protein content helps increase water intake and urine volume while maintaining balanced urine pH.

Supports kidney function
The food’s low phosphorus content and phosphorus-binding chitosan help support kidney function.

Supports joints and muscles
The high protein content helps maintain muscle mass, while added chondroitin and chitosan support joint flexibility.

Strengthens skin and coat
The food contains a high proportion of animal protein, an important source of sulphur-containing amino acids, as well as essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These nutrients support skin health, coat condition, and the formation of the skin’s protective barrier.

Supports digestion
The food’s low starch content supports digestive function. Added soluble and insoluble dietary fibres (prebiotics) and Lactobacillus lactic acid bacteria (probiotics) support nutrient absorption and help maintain a healthy gut microbiota. Bentonite protects the intestinal mucosa and helps normalise stool odour and consistency.

Package sizes: 3 kg and 7 kg

COMPOSITION
Dried pork and poultry protein, rice, lignocellulose, hydrolysed pork and poultry protein, peas, poultry fat, pea fibre, minerals, linseed, fish oil, dried sugar beet pulp, fructo-oligosaccharides, psyllium fibre (Plantago (L.) spp.), inactivated brewer’s yeast, seaweed powder (Ascophyllum nodosum), eggshell membrane, fermentation-derived hyaluronic acid, inactivated Lactobacillus helveticus.

SPECIAL INGREDIENTS / ADDITIVES

• Bentonite 0.5%
• Inactivated lactic acid bacteria 7 mg/kg
• L-carnitine 330 mg/kg
• Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed 0.2%
• Eggshell membrane 300 mg/kg
• Hyaluronic acid 100 mg/kg
• Antioxidants. No added artificial colours or flavours.

NUTRIENT CONTENT

● Moisture 9%
● Crude protein 32%
● Ratio of animal to plant protein (%) 87/13
● Fat 12%
● Minerals 6.5%
● Crude fibre 10.5%
● Carbohydrates 30%
● Starch 22%
● Calcium 1.1%
● Phosphorus 0.7%
● Ca:P ratio 1.6
● Sodium 0.4%
● Omega-6 2.1%
● Omega-3 0.9%
● EPA + DHA 0.3%
● Vitamin A 11,000 IU/kg
● Vitamin D3 1,100 IU/kg
● Vitamin E 590 mg/kg

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

● ME, calculated 311 kcal/100 g
● PCR (g/Mcal)*** 103
● Energy from protein 35%
● Energy from fat 32%
● Energy from carbohydrates 33%

ME = Metabolisable Energy
*** Protein-Calorie Ratio (PCR), calculated according to the NRC 2006 standard