Virbac Dog Junior Special Large 12 kg

HPM

Dry food for large breed puppies (adult weight over 25 kg) from 8 months to 18 months of age.

As large breed dogs reach their growth peak, their nutritional needs begin to change. This must be taken into account in their diet, as otherwise they may become prone to overweight and joint problems such as osteoarthritis.

Formulated to support your dog’s development from young puppy to adulthood (up to 18 months of age). The energy, protein, and mineral levels are carefully balanced to support the growth of the musculoskeletal system in large and giant breed dogs.

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

Weight management
The food’s balanced energy density and portion sizes designed for your dog’s needs 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 the health of the musculoskeletal system.

Supports digestion
The food’s 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 intestinal mucosa.

Free from common allergens
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 essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These nutrients support the formation of the skin’s protective barrier and promote healthy coat growth.

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

COMPOSITION

Dried pork and poultry protein, rice, peas, poultry fat, lignocellulose, hydrolysed pork and poultry protein, dried sugar beet pulp, minerals, fish oil, linseed, fructo-oligosaccharides, psyllium fibre (Plantago (L.) spp.), inactivated brewer’s yeast, inactivated Lactobacillus helveticus.

SPECIAL INGREDIENTS / ADDITIVES

• Bentonite 0.5%
• Inactivated lactic acid bacteria 7 mg/kg
• L-carnitine 330 mg/kg
• Antioxidants. No added artificial colours or flavours.

NUTRIENT CONTENT

(percentage of ingredients, %)
● Moisture 9%
● Crude protein 35%
● Ratio of animal to plant protein (%) 87/13
● Crude fat 15%
● Minerals 7.5%
● Crude fibre 5.5%
● Carbohydrates (nitrogen-free extract) 28%
● Starch 22%
● Calcium 1.1%
● Phosphorus 0.9%
● Ca:P ratio 1.2
● Sodium 0.5%
● Omega-6 2.9%
● 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 358 kcal/100 g
● PCR (g/Mcal)*** 98
● Energy from protein 35%
● Energy from fat 37%
● Energy from carbohydrates 28%

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