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Since overweight dogs are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and hip and joint problems, we created Wellness Super5Mix Weight Management. Specially formulated for less active or overweight dogs, this formula is a satisfying, low-calorie blend of ingredients to help inactive dogs maintain a healthy body weight and to help overweight dogs lose weight. This unique blend provides complete nutrition and satisfies the appetite with increased fiber, reduced fat and fewer calories than our Super5Mix Chicken Formula.
THE WELLNESS WAY TM
QUALITY PROTEIN
We use USDA chicken as our most plentiful ingredient because it is a delicious, digestible protein source. Our chicken is free of added growth hormones and steroids.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Along with exercise, our Weight Management formula can help dogs reach their ideal weight with reduced calories, reduced fat and increased fiber - compared to Wellness Super5Mix Chicken. In fact, Wellness Weight Management has 50% less fat than our adult Chicken and Lamb formulas.
WHOLESOME FIBER
Increased fiber comes from wholesome sources, like oats and barley, full of vitamins and minerals. We don't use inexpensive, nutrition-less fillers like cellulose or peanut hulls. In addition to containing fewer calories than fat, protein or carbohydrates, fiber helps overweight dogs feel full.
HIP & JOINT HEALTH
Overweight dogs are at higher risk for arthritis and hip and joint dysplasia. These conditions cause the dogs to suffer increased pain which causes a greatly reduced quality of life. To help aid in the prevention and treatment of these conditions, we add guaranteed amounts of glucosamine and chondroitin to this recipe. Research suggests that both nutrients help replenish cartilage in overburdened joints.
ANTIOXIDANT SUPPORT
Our unique blend of fruits and vegetables represents a full rainbow of powerful antioxidants. In addition we add extra amounts of the antioxidant vitamins C and E. Antioxidants are important nutrients that help maintain health by slowing the destructive aging process. This is especially important in overweight dogs whose systems are overburdened and stressed.
HEALTHY SKIN & COAT
Omega 3 & 6 play a vital role in helping prevent dull, dry coat and hair loss. Low fat diets run the risk of providing less than optimal amounts of the essential fatty acids (including omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids) unless high quality fat sources are used. For this reason we don't use rendered animal fats but rather canola oil, flaxseed meal and real chicken.
A ""Top Approved Dry Dog Food"" in the ""Whole Dog Journal"" 2006 dry dog food report.
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