Diabetic Dog 1.5KG
Complete dietetic feed for adult dogs.
RECOMMENDED FOR CASES OF: • Diabetes Mellitus and a Body Condition Score (BCS) ≤ 6/9 • Diabetes Mellitus and a BCS ≥ 7/9, until glycemic control has been achieved after which transition to SATIETY for weight loss / NOT RECOMMENDED IN CASES OF: • Growth, gestation/lactation
DIABETIC is recommended as first line nutritional management for allnewly diagnosed cases of Diabetes Mellitus until control of clinical signs and hyperglycemia have been achieved.It is recommended to use a digital food scales for measuring daily food allowance.NOTE: The use of this food may affect the dog’s sensitivity to insulin.It is highly recommended that blood glucose and insulin response are monitored when starting the diet so that insulin dosage can be adapted.
Composition: Dehydrated poultry protein, barley, hydrolysed animal proteins, wheat gluten*, maize gluten, vegetable fibres, animal fats, beet pulp, manioc (tapioca), fish oil, psyllium husks and seeds, fructo-oligosaccharides, minerals, marigold meal. Carbohydrate sources: barley (20.5%), manioc (tapioca) (5%).
Additives (per kg)**: Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 15500 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, Iron (3b103): 33 mg, Iodine (3b201, 3b202): 3.4 mg, Copper (3b405, 3b406): 10 mg, Manganese (3b502, 3b504): 43 mg, Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 125 mg, Selenium (3b801, 3b811, 3b812): 0.05 mg – Preservatives – Antioxidants.
**Values reflect only levels added to the formula, not those naturally occurring in components of the diet.
Analytical constituents: Protein: 37% – Crude fibres: 6.5% – Fat content: 12% – Crude ash: 5.3% – Starch: 19.1% – Total sugars: 0.55% – Essential fatty acids: 2.07%.
*L.I.P.: protein selected for its very high digestibility.
Feeding instruction: Feeding amounts provided are a guideline. Speak to a pet professional regarding specific amounts for your pet. Fresh water should be available at all times. Store the product in a cool, dry place. Please refer to the packaging for the batch number, factory registration number and best before date.
| Dog weight (kg) | Thin | – | Normal | – | Overweight | – |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Grams | Cups | Grams | Cups | Grams | Cups |
| 2 | 61 | 5/8 | 54 | 5/8 | 46 | 4/8 |
| 4 | 103 | 1 + 1/8 | 91 | 1 | 78 | 7/8 |
| 6 | 139 | 1 + 4/8 | 123 | 1 + 3/8 | 106 | 1 + 1/8 |
| 8 | 173 | 1 + 7/8 | 152 | 1 + 5/8 | 131 | 1 + 3/8 |
| 10 | 205 | 2 + 2/8 | 180 | 2 | 155 | 1 + 5/8 |
| 15 | 277 | 3 | 244 | 2 + 5/8 | 211 | 2 + 2/8 |
| 20 | 344 | 3 + 6/8 | 303 | 3 + 2/8 | 261 | 2 + 7/8 |
| 25 | 407 | 4 + 3/8 | 358 | 3 + 7/8 | 309 | 3 + 3/8 |
| 30 | 466 | 5 | 410 | 4 + 3/8 | 354 | 3 + 7/8 |
| 35 | 523 | 5 + 5/8 | 461 | 5 | 398 | 4 + 2/8 |
| 40 | 578 | 6 + 2/8 | 509 | 5 + 4/8 | 440 | 4 + 6/8 |
| 45 | 632 | 6 + 7/8 | 556 | 6 | 480 | 5 + 2/8 |
| 50 | 684 | 7 + 3/8 | 602 | 6 + 4/8 | 520 | 5 + 5/8 |
| 55 | 735 | 8 | 646 | 7 | 558 | 6 |
| 60 | 784 | 8 + 4/8 | 690 | 7 + 4/8 | 596 | 6 + 4/8 |
| 70 | 880 | 9 + 4/8 | 775 | 8 + 3/8 | 669 | 7 + 2/8 |
| 80 | 973 | 10 + 4/8 | 856 | 9 + 2/8 | 739 | 8 |
Glucomodulation
Specific formula utilising cereals with a low glycaemic index and selected fibres to help in the management of post-prandial blood glucose in diabetic dogs.
Low starch
Formula contains a reduced level of starch to help limit post-prandial blood glucose.
High protein
Helps reduce net energy supply and support maintenance of muscle mass essential in diabetic dogs.