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It is important to feed large breed dogs prone to obesity a diet that is a well balanced, low energy food and proportionally enriched with all the nutrients to satisfy the animals' needs. It contains all the nutrients a dog needs such as essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals despite restricted calories. A nutritional deficiency and muscle loss in the pet can be caused by only reducing the feeding portions of a normal maintenance diet.
MUSCLE TONING
Reduce Caloric Intake While Preserving the Muscle Tone
of the Overweight Large Breed Adult Dog
To prevent excess weight gain and return to an ideal weight, a large breed dog needs a low-calorie food that is still just as tasty. The food should be rich in proteins to help preserve important muscle mass, while losing weight.
The reduced fat content (11%) and the high protein content (27%) help limit weight gain while maintaining the muscle mass.
FAT ASSIMILATION
Efficient Use of Available Energy by
the Overweight Large Breed Adult Dog
To lose weight correctly, a large breed dog must stimulate the use of its fat reserves. A well balanced diet with higher protein and reduced fat levels may help to promote an appropriate weight level, allowing for necessary mobilization of energy reserves without reducing muscle tone.
L-Carnitine, an amino acid found in meat protein, may play an active role in the metabolization of fat reserves and may help to prevent additional weight gain. The high fiber content helps fight against the intestinal laziness that frequently occurs in less active dogs and gives them a feeling of fullness.
ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS E & C
Anticipate the Effects of Time for the Overweight Large Breed Adult Dog
When they are in good health, large breed dogs have a longer life expectancy (average of 8 years), which means additional exposure to the effects of aging. Beginning in adulthood, it is important to provide a diet that may help to combat the effects of time - such as changes in kidney and heart function.
Antioxidant vitamins C and E, may both help to fight free radicals. Reduced phosphorus and sodium contents may help to combat kidney and heart disease. In addition, natural extracts from seafood and cartilage are included to help protect the joints.
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