Puppy
Efficacy
SANIMED Puppy is tailored to the elevated nutritional requirements of puppies of
all breeds. The supply of nutrients largely coincides with recommendations from
the National Research Council of the US National Academies (2006).
The generation and growth of new tissue peaks during the puppy phase. The
sources of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in SANIMED Puppy are of high quality
and as a result, the nutrients are better digested and defecation improves.
The ideal content of linoleic acid in SANIMED Puppy will improve the condition
of the skin and coat (National Research Council, 2006). SANIMED Puppy is rich in
the polyunsaturated fatty acids from the omega-3 family, eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In combination with the adequate Vitamin
E supply, a high intake of EPA will stimulate the puppy’s immune function (Kearns
et al., 1999), while a high DHA intake will positively influence the puppy’s cognitive
ability (Heinemann and Bauer, 2006).
During the period of rapid growth, there is an increased risk for the development
of metabolic bone diseases in puppies of various breeds (Hazewinkel and Mott,
2006). A high intake of calcium increases the risk of osteochondrosis (Hazewinkel
et al., 1984) and reduces the longitudinal growth of the radius and ulna (Dobenecker
et al., 2006). SANIMED Puppy has a low calcium content (0.45 g/MJ),
which is however sufficient for normal skeletal development in all breeds (National
Research Council, 2006). The low calcium content of SANIMED Puppy will
fight osteochondrosis and promote normal longitudinal growth of radius and ulna
(Hazewinkel et al., 1984; Nap et al., 1993; Dobenecker et al., 2006). The calcium /
phosphorus ratio is 1:21 which is considered optimum (National Research Council,
2006).
The basis for a long and healthy life is established in a dog’s youth (Kealy et al.,
2002). The condition of a dog’s body during the different stages of life determines,
to a large extent, their life expectancy. The condition depends on the food
intake and, to a lesser extent, on movement. An ideal body condition increases
the dog’s lifespan (Kealy et al., 2002) and reduces the risk of the most significant
diseases, such as osteoarthritis (Kealy et al., 1997) and cancer (Perez Alenza et al.,
1998). An individual pup should be fed SANIMED Puppy in such an amount that
their ideal condition is achieved and maintained.