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.