Senior
Age range
Small breeds: From 8 years.
Medium-sized breeds: From 7 years.
Large breeds: From 6 years.
Goal
- Maintaining the body during the senior phase.
- Decrease the risk of significant diseases such as cancer, osteoarthritis, renal
insufficiency, liver disorders, heart failure and dementia, and to increase the
animal’s life expectancy.
Characteristics
| Characteristic | Ingredient / level | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Low protein content. | Protein 17.0% (11.0 g/MJ). | Extra relief to the liver and kidneys through low ammonia and urea production. |
| High digestibility of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. | High quality protein, fat and carbohydrate sources. |
Good consistency of faeces. |
| Adequate linoleic acid content. | Linoleic acid 1.51% (0.97 g/MJ). |
Support condition of skin and coat. |
| Rich in polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. |
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 0.26% (0.17 g/MJ); docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 0.26% (0.17 g/MJ). |
Stimulate immune function. Improvement of skin condition from atopic reactions. Reduced risk of cancer, osteoarthritis and kidney failure. |
| Very rich in Vitamin E. | Vitamin E 600 IU/kg (39 IU/MJ). |
Reduced risk of cancer, kidney failure and dementia. |
| Extra low phosphorus content. | Phosphorus 0.44% (0.28 g/MJ). |
Reduced risk of renal insufficiency. |
| Extra low sodium content. | Sodium 0.12% (0.08 g/MJ). | Reduced risk of heart failure. |
| Higher crude fibre content, of which a portion is moderately fermentable. |
Crude fibre 3.9%. | Stimulate intestinal motility and promotion of proper faecal consistency. |