This low-fat chicken recipe is rich in fibre, creating a satiating effect and with extra added chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine for the preservation of joints, muscles and cartilage in senior dogs. Specially formulated to satisfy the lower energy requirements of senior dogs, thus avoiding overweight.
Deboned fresh chicken (20%), dehydrated chicken protein, potato (19%), legumes (15%), poultry fat, yeast, fish protein, hydrolyzed chicken liver, salmon oil, vegetable complex -chicory, carrot (1%), green beans (0.5%)-, minerals, Yucca schidigera, apple (0.5%), glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, prebiotics:mannanoligosaccharides -MOS-, fructooligosaccharides -FOS-, herbal plants -marigold (0.2%), fenugreek, sage, spirulina, thyme, dill, rosemary (0.01%)-, plant extracts -red berries (0.005%), dandelion, green-tea seeds, peppermint leaves (0.005%), citrus fruit (0.005%).
Nutritional: Vitamin A 25,000 IU/kg, Vitamin D3 1,800 IU/kg, Vitamin E 250 mg/kg, Iron (iron (II) sulphate monohydrate) 120 mg/kg, iodine (potassium iodide) 2 mg/kg, Copper (copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate) 12 mg/kg, Manganese (manganous sulphate monohydrate) 16 mg/kg, Zinc (zinc oxide) 95 mg/kg, Zinc (zinc chelate of amino acids) 35 mg/kg, Selenium (sodium selenite) 0.2 mg/kg, Taurine 1600 mg/kg, L-Carnitine 30 mg/kg.
Technological: Tocopherol-based natural antioxidants
Zootechnical: Gut flora stabilizers (probiotics): Enterococcus faecium (DSM 10663 NCIMB 10415) 9*1010 CFU/kg.
Crude protein (26%), crude fat (11%), crude fiber (4.5%), crude ash (6.5%), calcium (1.2%), phosphorus (0.9%), humidity (9.5%)
CHICKEN: A source of high-quality, easily digestible, and palatable proteins, with a moderate fat content. It also provides vitamins (B3, B6, and B12) and minerals (phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and iron). Overall, it contributes to muscle development (thanks to its high protein content), weight control (thanks to its low fat content), and immune function (due to its zinc and selenium content).
CHICKEN LIVER: A source of high-quality, easily digestible, and palatable proteins. It is also a particularly rich source of vitamins (A, D, and B vitamins) and minerals (iron, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and selenium). Overall, it contributes to eye health (thanks to its high vitamin A content), immune function (thanks to its vitamin A, zinc, and selenium content), and the formation of red blood cells (due to its high iron and copper content).
WHITE FISH: A source of high-quality, easily digestible, and palatable proteins, with a low fat content. It also provides vitamins (D, B12, B6, B3, and B2) and minerals (selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and iodine). Overall, it
contributes to muscle development (thanks to its high protein content), weight control (thanks to its low fat content), and immune function (due to its vitamin D and selenium content)
YEAST: A source of high-quality protein and excellent palatability. It is also particularly rich in B vitamins, minerals (selenium, zinc, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus), prebiotic compounds (mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) and beta-glucans), and nucleotides. Overall, it contributes to improving the quality of the skin, hair, and nails (due to its content of biotin and other B vitamins), nervous system function (due to its content of B vitamins), immune function (due to its content of beta-glucans, zinc, selenium, and nucleotides), and to gastrointestinal health (thanks to its content of prebiotic fiber).
PEAS AND LENTILS: Source of plant-based proteins, fiber (both soluble and insoluble), and complex carbohydrates (mainly starch). They also provide vitamins (B1, B6, K, and folate), minerals (iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus), and antioxidants (polyphenols). Overall, they contribute to digestive health (the fiber content helps regulate intestinal transit), blood sugar control (thanks to complex carbohydrates and fiber content), and the prevention of metabolic diseases (thanks to their content of antioxidants
and phytogenic compounds).
POTATO: A source of complex carbohydrates (mainly starch) that are easy to digest, provides energy and allows obtaining crunchy kibbles during the extrusion process. Furthermore, potatoes are hypoallergenic and rarely cause allergic reactions.
POULTRY FAT: A highly palatable and digestible concentrated source of energy, which also provides essential fatty acids from the omega-6 family (such as linoleic and arachidonic acid), and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). It also contributes to the absorption of fat-soluble compounds, cellular function (since essential fatty acids are crucial for maintaining the integrity of cell membranes and the general health of the body) and maintain the health of the skin and hair.
SALMON OIL: A highly palatable concentrated source of energy, which also provides essential omega-3 fatty acids (such as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)), vitamin A and antioxidants
(astaxanthin). EPA helps reduce inflammation and improves cardiovascular health. And DHA is crucial for brain health, cognitive function, and eye health. In addition, vitamin D and antioxidants help strengthen the immune system.
CARROT: A good source of dietary fiber, that is also particularly rich in vitamins (A, K, C, and B vitamins), minerals (potassium, manganese, calcium, and phosphorus), and antioxidants (beta-carotene, flavonoids, and phenolic acid). Overall, it contributes to digestive health (thanks to its fiber content, it improves the regularity of intestinal transit), visual health (thanks to its high beta-carotene content), strengthens the immune system (thanks to its vitamin A and C content), and prevents the appearance of diseases caused by oxidative stress (thanks to its antioxidant content).
GREEN BEANS: A good source of dietary fiber, which also provides vitamins (C, K, A, and B vitamins), minerals (potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus), and antioxidants (flavonoids and beta-carotene). Overall, it contributes to digestive health (thanks to its fiber content, it improves the regularity of intestinal transit), strengthens the immune system (thanks to its vitamin C content), reduces inflammation and prevents the appearance of diseases caused by oxidative stress (thanks to its antioxidant content).
APPLE: A good source of dietary fiber, which also provides vitamins (C, A, and B vitamins), minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron), and antioxidants (flavonoids, quercetin, and pehnolic acid). Overall, it contributes to digestive health (thanks to its fiber content, it improves the regularity of intestinal transit), strengthens the immune system (thanks to its vitamin C content), controls blood sugar levels (thanks to its soluble fiber content, such as pectin), reduces inflammations and prevents the appearance of diseases caused by oxidative stress (thanks to its antioxidant content).
RED BERRIES: Their extract contains a high concentration of antioxidants (anthocyanins, polyphenols, vitamin C), vitamins (K, A, and E), and minerals (potassium, magnesium, and calcium). Overall, they contribute to reducing
inflammation and oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Moreover, they have a protective effect against urinary tract infections (thanks to their proanthocyanidin and anthocyanidin content), preventing bacteria from adhering to the surface of the urinary tract.
CITRUS FRUITS: Their extract contains a high concentration of antioxidants (vitamin C and flavonoids such as hesperidin, quercetin, and naringin) and vitamins (A and B vitamins). Overall, they contribute to reducing inflammation and oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Moreover, they have antimicrobial properties and improve skin health, since vitamin C promotes collagen synthesis.
ROSEMARY (ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS): Rich in antioxidants (rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid, carnosol), which help scavange free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in the body. Moreover, it has antimicrobial and antifungal properties, making it an excellent natural preservative, and provides digestive benefits, by stimulating the production of bile (which facilitates the digestion of fat) and relieving digestive discomfort.
CALENDULA (CALENDULA OFFICINALIS): It has a high content of triterpenoids, flavonoids, and carotenoids, which give antimicrobial, antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties, that provide benefits to the health of the skin (promotes wound healing and relieves inflammatory skin conditions) and the gastrointestinal system (relieves gastritis and colitis). Moreover, it has immunostimulant properties.
PEPPERMINT LEAVES (MENTHA X PIPERITA): It helps relieve stomach upset and gastrointestinal discomfort, thanks to its antispasmodic (menthol helps relax the muscles of the digestive tract) and carminative properties (facilitates the expulsion of gas).
YUCCA SCHIDIGERA: Also known as Mojave yucca, it has a high content of saponins and polyphenols, which give it antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Moreover, its saponin content helps improve digestion and reduce ammonia production, thereby reducing flatulence and bad stool odor.
THYME (THYMUS VULGARIS): Contains compounds such as thymol and carvacrol, that have powerful antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Moreover, its flavonoid content gives it antioxidant properties. Overall is important to prevent infections of all kinds and will help reduce bad breath and the appearance of periodontal disease. In addition, it stimulates the production of gastric juices, improving digestion and relieving problems with indigestion, flatulence and colic, and its antispasmodic properties will be useful in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.
SPIRULINA: A rich source of high-quality protein, it also provides vitamins (group B, E, and K), minerals (iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, and phosphorus), fatty acids (gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)), and antioxidants (phycocyanin and chlorophyll). Due to its high concentration of nutrients, spirulina is considered a superfood. Overall, it helps strengthen the immune system (thanks to its antioxidant and vitamin content), has anti-inflammatory properties (due to its phycocyanin content), and helps detoxify the body from heavy metals and other toxins (due to its high chlorophyll content).
CHICORY: Rich source of inulin, a type of prebiotic fiber that promotes digestive health by encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestine. It also contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
SAGE (SALVIA OFFICINALIS): Its high concentration of essential oils (thujone, cineole, camphor, and borneol), phenolic acids (rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid) and flavonoids (luteolin, apigenin, and quercetin) give it antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that help digestive and oral health.
FENUGREEK (Trigonella foenum-graecum): Thanks to its high fiber content, it helps relieve digestive problems and helps reduce blood glucose levels. It also contains mucilages, which help protect the stomach mucosa. The bioactive compounds present in fenugreek give it antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
DILL (Anethum graveolens): Its content of essential oils such as carvone, limonene, and anethole helps relieve problems such as indigestion and colic, thanks to its antispasmodic properties. In addition, its triterpene content gives it anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
DANDELION (Taraxacum officinale): Rich in antioxidants (beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin), which help scavange free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in the body. Moreover, it provides digestive benefits (stimulates the production of bile that facilitates the digestion of fats), has anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and antimicrobial properties.
GREEN-TEA SEEDS (Camellia sinensis): Catechins and other antioxidants help fight oxidative stress, protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals and slowing down the aging
process. They also help increase metabolism and promote fat burning, contributing to body weight control. Furthermore, their content of tocopherols (vitamin E) and other compounds have anti-inflammatory effects.
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS): They are a type of soluble fiber that is not digested in the small intestine and reaches the large intestine intact, where it is fermented by beneficial bacteria in the gut (especially bifidobacteria and lactobacilli), generating a prebiotic effect and helping to improve the balance of the gut microbiota and, ultimately, digestive health.
Mannanooligosaccharides (MOS): They are a type of polysaccharide present in the cell walls of yeasts (especially Saccharomyces cerevisiae) that act as prebiotics, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut (especially bifidobacteria and lactobacilli) and therefore helping to improve digestive health. In addition, they stimulate the immune system, by increasing the activity of macrophages and lymphocytes, and prevent the adhesion and colonization of pathogenic bacteria (such as E. coli and Salmonella) in the gut, thanks to their ability to bind to lectins (proteins that allow pathogenic bacteria to adhere to intestinal cells).
Enterococcus Faecium: Probiotic bacteria that improves digestive health thanks to its ability to maintain a healthy balance of the gut microbiota (through the competitive exclusion mechanism), the production of organic acids and bacteriocins (inhibit the growth of intestinal pathogens) and the modulation of the immune system. Together with the administration of prebiotics, a symbiotic effect is achieved
Glucosamine: This amino sugar inhibits the activity of certain enzymes that degrade articular cartilage (aggrecanases and metalloproteinases) and, in turn, stimulates the production of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans, essential components for the formation and repair of cartilage.
Chondroitin sulfate: This compound inhibits the activity of certain enzymes that degrade joint cartilage (collagenases and elastases) and, in turn, stimulates the production of glycosaminoglycans and collagen, essential components for the formation and repair of cartilage. In addition, it provides anti-inflammatory properties.
