Adult
Age range
Small breeds: From 9 months through 7 years.
Medium-sized breeds: From 11 months through 6 years.
Large breeds: From 16 months through 5 years.
Goal
- Maintaining the body during the adult phase.
- Decrease the risk of significant diseases such as cancer, osteoarthritis, renal
insufficiency, liver disorders and heart failure, and to increase the animal’s life
expectancy.
Characteristics
| Characteristic | Ingredient / level | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Low protein content. | Protein 20.8% (13.2 g/MJ). | Less ammonia and urea production and therefore relief to the liver and kidneys.. |
| High digestibility of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. | High quality protein, fat and carbohydrate sources. | Good consistency of faeces. |
| Adequate linoleic acid content. | Linoleic acid 1.64% (1.04 g/MJ). |
Support condition of skin and coat. |
| Rich in polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. |
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 0.24% (0.15 g/MJ); docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 0.23% (0.15 g/MJ). |
Stimulate immune function. Improvement of skin condition from atopic reactions. Reduced risk of cancer, osteoarthritis and kidney failure. |
| Rich in Vitamin E. | Vitamin E 500 IU/kg (32 IU/MJ). |
Reduced risk of cancer and kidney failure. |
| Low phosphorus content. | Phosphorus 0.50% (0.31 g/MJ). |
Reduced risk of renal insufficiency. |
| Low sodium content. | Sodium 0.15% (0.10 g/MJ). | Reduced risk of heart failure. |
| High crude fibre content, ofwhich a portion is moderately fermentable. | Crude fibre 3.5%. | Stimulate intestinal motility and promotion of proper faecal consistency. |