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Hydrolysed Dog Food for Gastrointestinal & Digestive Care

Choosing the best hydrolysed dog food for gastrointestinal & digestive issues can be tricky. Hydrolysed dog food addresses a specific issue. As a result, it is often Vet recommended.

The issue may be an intolerance. Equally it could be a more severe allergic reaction. Either way, selecting a food that is scientifically designed to alleviate the symptoms is crucial. To learn more about hydrolysed dog food, click here.

Digestive upset is a common symptom of a negative food reaction. The result of which can be frequent and voluminous, soft or loose stools. Diarrhoea can be present in all shapes and forms. From loose/runny poo all the way to liquid poo. Either way, digestive or gastrointestinal issues are not pleasant for dog or owner!

In more severe cases, there may be blood or mucus in the stools. Your dog may also be straining to defecate. In addition, they me be displaying signs of lethargy and/or a loss of appetite.

Hydrolysed Protein for Gastrointestinal & Digestive Health

Teepee Hydrolysed dog food incorporates Freshtrusion HDP (Highly Digestible Protein). In this process, natural enzymes are added to the fresh meat. These enzymes digest (hydrolyse) the intact protein into di-peptides, tri-peptides and free amino acids.

Consequently, these smaller di and tri-peptides are easier for the digestive system to absorb and benefit from. Furthermore, aroma and taste is increased whilst reducing the allergenic potential of the original protein. It is all about making the protein structure ‘just right’.

Some would say it is the Goldilocks principle!

Hydrolysed Protein is best. But what about Grain?

Protein is the number 1 ingredient that causes food-related health issues in dogs. As a result, hydrolysing the protein molecules is a great way to vastly reduce the chance of protein causing an issue. As a result, symptoms of adverse food reactions such as skin irritation/inflammation can be alleviated or eradicated.

But what if the trigger ingredient is actually grain? Did you know that of the 4 Hydrolysed dry dog foods currently available in the UK, 3 of them contain grain?! Surely if you want to feed the best hydrolysed dog food available, it makes sense to go for one that excludes the top two trigger ingredients:

• Intact protein molecules
• Grain

By hydrolysing 100% of the protein and excluding grain completely, it is easy to see why Teepee could be considered the best hydrolysed dog food in the UK today.

Moreover, when you take into account the remarkable Freshtrusion cooking process that allows a high proportion of fresh muscle meat to be used, Teepee is an obvious choice.

Gastrointestinal & Digestive Benefits

However, the best hydrolysed dog food doesn’t just rely on highly digestible protein. Or the exclusion of common trigger ingredients like grain.

Teepee goes one step further by including specific supplementation in the form of Pre, pro and post-biotics!

Simply put, Prebiotics are a type of fibre that the good bacteria (probiotics) feed on. Postbiotics are the result of that feeding process.

The compounds present in postbiotics were found to have beneficial effects on digestive health, immune function and the anti-inflammatory response. Moreover, these compounds also serve to reduce stool odour!

The gastrointestinal/digestive system is complex. However, the benefits of feeding a food created especially for gastrointestinal & digestive issues are many:

• Nourished gut microbiome through renewal of intestinal-wall cells. This is a result of using hydrolysed turkey protein.
• Collagen peptides help to maintain the ‘barrier function’ of the intestines. As a result, unwanted pathogens and bacteria are not absorbed.
• The immune system is strengthened as a result of improved digestion and absorption. This is combined with the beneficial effects of the postbiotics.
• Highly hypoallergenic as a result of the short chain, di and tri-peptide amino acids. It is more difficult for the body to recognise these smaller molecules. As a result, the risk of an allergic reaction is reduced. Moreover, the digestive system has less work to do as these proteins are already partially broken-down.
• Additional fibre enrichment further improves absorption of nutrients and stool quality.

How much should you feed?

Teepee Hydrolysed dog food for Gastrointestinal & Digestive issues comes with suggested feeding quantities. However, these are purely a guide. Getting the portion size right for your dog is a key part of combating skin & coat issues. The following factors can have an affect on feeding quantities:

• neutering. Neutered dogs should have their portions reduced by about 10%.
• individual breed.
• metabolic rate.
• level of activity.
• age of the dog.
• sex of the dog.
• ambient living temperature etc.

As a result, adjust feeding quantities as necessary. Remember, no matter how good a food is, too much is no good! For example, over feeding can lead to poor digestion and can even prolong existing problems. Not to mention unwanted weight-gain over time. Similarly, too little will affect their ability to maintain a healthy bodyweight.

Teepee Hydrolysed Dog Food Ingredients

Freshly Prepared Hydrolysed Turkey (26 %), Sweet Potato, Potato, Hydrolysed Dried Turkey (11.5 %), Turkey Fat (9 %), Pea Protein, Lignocellulose (2.5 %), Hydrolysed Turkey Gravy (2.5 %), Minerals, Dried Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) (0.4 %), Dried Marigold (Source of Lutein)

Teepee Hydrolysed Dog Food Analytical Constituents

Protein (Crude) 25%, Fat (Crude) 15.5%. Fibre (Crude) 4%. Ash (Crude) 7%. Moisture 8%. NFE 40.5%. Metabolisable Energy 374 kcal/100g. Omega-6 3.1%. Omega-3 0.6%. Calcium 1%. Phosphorus 0.7%. Collagen 1.9%

Nutritional Additives per kg

Vitamins: A 14,423 IU, D3 2,000 IU, E 96 IU. Trace Elements: Zinc 48mg. Iron 48mg. Manganese 34mg. Copper 14mg. Iodine 1.04mg. Selenium 0.29mg

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