Being overweight or obese can significantly impact on your dog's health, as it can shorten a dog’s life and make them more likely to develop disease, which will affect their quality of life. For dogs that have weight problems or a tendency towards obesity, we have developed Weight & Diabetic, pâté with pork, chicken and peas, a dietetic complete wet food for adult dogs for reduction of excessive body weight. Recipe designed to support weight loss and weight management with a tailored fat and calorie contents.
This food is also suitable for dogs with diabetes for regulation of glucose supply with a low level of mono- and disaccharides. It is rich in soluble and insoluble fibres to help reduce the risk of blood sugar level fluctuations.
ENERGY CONTROL
- Contains a lower energy density but is formulated with plenty of fibre to give an earlier feeling of satiety.
- The protein content is increased to help maintain muscle mass during the weight loss period.
WITH L-CARNITINE
- Supports the metabolism and conversion of fat into energy.
OPTIMAL FIBRE
- High in fibre to keep your dog feeling sated and full.
- The increased fibre content and the use of slow-release carbohydrates ensure a gradual rise of blood glucose.
DIGESTION SUPPORT
- Fibres are added to support the intestinal function, to prevent diarrhoea but also to prevent constipation.
- With inulin, a source of fructo-oligosaccharides, prebiotic which helps to support healthy digestion.
BALANCED & NUTRITIOUS
- The vitamin and mineral levels in the product have been adjusted to still be sufficient when a smaller amount of food is given.
CONSULT YOUR VETERINARY
- Please consult your veterinarian before feeding this product, to be sure that it gives benefits to your dog.
- When feeding your dog with a veterinary diet, you should consult your vet regularly for check-ups.
- If your dog's health deteriorates, please seek veterinary advice immediately.
Feeding advice:
Husse Weight & Diabetic, with pork, chicken & peas, is a dietetic complete feed for adult dogs.
For overweight dogs:
Recommended feeding duration: until target body weight is achieved and after if required to maintain target body weight. It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use. For an efficient weight loss or ideal weight maintenance, the recommended daily energy intake should not be exceeded.
For diabetic dogs:
Recommended feeding duration: initially up to 6 months. It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use. For daily ration see feeding table. For a gradual weight reduction, your pet should lose 1-2% body mass per week. This should be checked regularly and may need to be adjusted by slightly reducing or increasing the amount of feed. Divide the daily ration into at least two meals.
Serve preferably at room temperature. Clean, fresh drinking water should be available at all times.
Feeding table:
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15 - 30% Obesity |
> 30% Obesity |
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Daily Ration |
Daily Ration |
| Target Body Weight |
Min. |
Max. |
Min. |
Max. |
| 5 kg |
330 g |
365 g |
375 g |
405 g |
| 10 kg |
560 g |
610 g |
630 g |
680 g |
| 20 kg |
940 g |
1030 g |
1060 g |
1145 g |
| 30 kg |
1270 g |
1395 g |
1435 g |
1555 g |
| 40 kg |
1580 g |
1730 g |
1780 g |
1930 g |
| 50 kg |
1865 g |
2045 g |
2105 g |
2280 g |
| 60 kg |
2140 g |
2345 g |
2415 g |
2610 g |
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Diabetic dogs with a healthy weight:
Feeding advice for dogs >30% excessive body weight x 1.25.
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Energy per 100 g: ME (FEDIAF, 2019) 68 kcal
COMPOSITION:
pork (23%), chicken (13.5%), dried peas (3.6%), wheat, cellulose (1.35%), dried carrots (1%), beet pulp (0.5%), minerals, inulin (0.4%, source of fructo-oligosaccharides). Carbohydrate sources: peas, wheat, carrots, beet pulp.
ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS:
crude protein 7.5%,
fat content 2.8%,
crude ash 2.0%,
crude fibre 2.0%,
moisture 81.5%,
calcium 0.35%,
phosphorus 0.28%,
potassium 0.2%,
sodium 0.15%,
starch 3.0%,
total sugars 0.6%,
energy content 267 kJ/100 g.
ADDITIVES:
Nutritional additives/kg: vitamin D3 50 IU, vitamin E 20 mg, 3b405 (Copper) 1 mg, 3b502 (Manganese) 2.5 mg, 3b605 (Zinc) 10 mg, L-carnitine 50 mg.
