Virbac Dog Junior Special Large 12 kg

HPM

Complete food for large-breed puppies (adult weight > 25 kg) from 8 to 18 months of age.

When a growing large-breed dog has passed its peak growth phase, its nutritional needs change. This must be taken into account in the diet, otherwise the dog may become prone to excess weight and osteoarthritis.

Designed for long-term growth (18 months)
The energy, protein, and mineral levels support the musculoskeletal development of large and giant breeds.

Moderate calorie content
The food’s low fat content and high fibre content provide a moderate energy density.

Weight management
The food’s moderate energy density and appropriately adjusted feeding portions help prevent excessive weight gain during the later growth phase. It is low in carbohydrates and high in protein, which supports the maintenance of ideal body weight.

Supports joints and muscles
The high protein content, together with added chondroitin and chitosan, helps maintain musculoskeletal health.

Supports digestion
The low starch content supports digestive function. In addition, soluble dietary fibres (prebiotics), Lactobacillus lactic acid bacteria (probiotics), and bentonite help protect and support the gut microbiota and mucosa.

Hypoallergenic composition
The food does not contain corn, wheat, gluten, soy, egg, beef, or fish*.

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

Package size
12 kg (not 3 kg as shown in the image)

COMPOSITION
Dried pork and poultry protein, rice (min. 4%), animal fat, peas, faba bean hulls, potato starch (min. 4%), hydrolysed pork and poultry protein, lignocellulose, minerals, sugar beet pulp, linseed, fish oil, brewer’s yeast, psyllium fibre (Plantago (L.) spp.), fructo-oligosaccharides, hydrolysed shellfish (source of chitosan), Lactobacillus acidophilus, chondroitin sulphate.

The indicated amounts are approximate and may vary depending on the breed and activity level of the growing dog.

SPECIAL INGREDIENTS/ADDITIVES
● Bentonite 5 g/kg
● Inactivated lactic acid bacteria 7 mg/kg
● L-carnitine 330 mg/kg
● Chondroitin sulphate 215 mg/kg
● Chitosan 215 mg/kg

NUTRIENTS
(percentage of ingredients, %)
● Moisture 9
● Crude protein 35
● Animal/plant protein ratio 87/13
● Fat 15
● Minerals 7.5
● Crude fibre 5.5
● Nitrogen-free extract (NFE)* 28
● Starch 22
● Calcium 1.1
● Phosphorus 0.9
● Ca:P ratio 1.2
● Sodium 0.5
● Omega-6 2.6
● Omega-3 0.9

NUTRITIONAL VALUES
● Calculated metabolisable energy (ME)** (kcal/100 g)*** 358
● In vivo measured ME** (kcal/100 g) 379
● Energy from protein (%) 35
● Energy from fat (%) 37
● Energy from NFE (%) 28
● Urine pH 6.3–6.7
● Struvite RSS <2.5
● Oxalate RSS <12
● Protein digestibility (%) 87
● Fat digestibility (%) 96.5

* Nitrogen-free extract (NFE)
** Metabolisable energy (ME)
*** Calculated according to NRC 2006