Virbac Dog Senior Neutered Large & Medium 12 kg

HPM

Complete food for neutered/spayed or overweight-prone senior dogs over 8 years of age of medium breeds (11–25 kg) and over 6 years of age of large breeds (> 25 kg).

As dogs age, oxidative processes in the body intensify, which means that it is important to safeguard their vital functions in time. Neutered and spayed dogs are prone to weight gain, and a reduced activity level may also predispose them to muscle loss and joint stiffness.

Weight management
The food’s moderate energy density and appropriately adjusted feeding portions help prevent weight gain caused by neutering, spaying, or reduced activity. It is low in carbohydrates and high in protein, which helps maintain ideal body weight. The high fibre content promotes satiety, while added L-carnitine supports fat metabolism and helps limit fat tissue formation.

Moderate calorie content
The food contains less fat and more fibre, which helps reduce energy density and calorie intake.

Helps preserve muscle mass
The high protein content supports the maintenance of muscle mass.

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

Supports digestion
The food’s low starch content supports digestive function. Added soluble and insoluble dietary fibres (prebiotics) and Lactobacillus lactic acid bacteria (probiotics) promote nutrient transit and maintain a balanced gut microbiota. In addition, bentonite helps protect the gastrointestinal mucosa and normalises stool odour and consistency.

Low glycaemic index
The low starch content helps maintain stable blood glucose levels.

Supports the immune system
The food contains protein that helps strengthen the immune system and vitamin E, a natural antioxidant.

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

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 skin and coat health, as well as the formation of the skin’s protective barrier.

Package sizes
7 kg and 12 kg (not 3 kg as shown in the image)

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

SPECIAL INGREDIENTS/ADDITIVES
● Bentonite 5 g/kg
● Inactivated lactic acid bacteria 7 mg/kg
● L-carnitine 330 mg/kg
● Chondroitin sulphate 430 mg/kg
● Chitosan 430 mg/kg

NUTRIENTS
(percentage of ingredients, %)
● Moisture 9
● Crude protein 32
● Animal/plant protein ratio 83/17
● Fat 12
● Minerals 6.5
● Crude fibre 10.5
● Nitrogen-free extract (NFE)* 30
● Starch 22
● Calcium 1.1
● Phosphorus 0.7
● Ca:P ratio 1.6
● Sodium 0.4
● Omega-6 2
● Omega-3 0.9

NUTRITIONAL VALUES
● Calculated metabolisable energy (ME)** (kcal/100 g)*** 311
● In vivo measured ME** (kcal/100 g) 320
● Energy from protein (%) 35
● Energy from fat (%) 32
● Energy from NFE (%) 33
● Urine pH 6.5–6.9
● Struvite RSS <2.5
● Oxalate RSS <12
● Protein digestibility (%) 78.5
● Fat digestibility (%) 94

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