Senior
Age range
From 8 years.
Goal
- Maintaining the body during the senior phase.
- Decrease the risk of significant diseases such as urinary tract disorders, kidney
failure, heart failure, diabetes mellitus and cancer, and to increase the animal’s
life expectancy.
Characteristics
| Characteristic | Ingredient / level | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrients in optimum concentrations. |
Maintain the body. Support condition of skin and coat. | |
| Low protein content. | Protein 24.0% (14.3 g/MJ). | Extra relief to the liver and kidneys through less ammonia and urea production. |
| High digestibility of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. | High quality protein, fat and carbohydrate sources. | Good consistency of faeces. |
| Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids from the omega-3 family. | Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 0.17% (0.10 g/MJ); docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 0.17% (0.10 g/MJ). |
Stimulate immune function. Improvement of skin condition from atopic reactions. Reduced risk of cancer, kidney failure and osteoarthritis. |
| Control of the acidity of the urine and a reduction in struvite and oxalate forming components. |
Urine pH = 6.8. Magnesium 0.06% (36 mg/MJ); calcium 0.55% (0.33 g/MJ). |
Reduction in the risk of struvite and oxalate formation. |
| Very rich in Vitamin E. | Vitamin E 500 IU/kg (30 IU/MJ). | Reduced risk of cancer and kidney failure. |
| Extra low phosphorus content. | Phosphorus 0.49% (0.29 g/MJ). |
Reduced risk of kidney failure. |
| Rich in fibres with a high viscosity. |
Beet-pulp as ingredient. Crude fibre 3.2%. |
Reduced risk of diabetes mellitus. Stimulate intestinal motility and promotion of proper faecal consistency. |
| Low sodium content. | Sodium 0.22% (0.13 g/MJ). | Reduced risk of heart failure. |