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Hydrolysed Dog Food for Weight Control & Joint Care

Choosing the best hydrolysed dog food for weight control & joint care is not as simple as you may think. Hydrolysed dog food addresses specific issues. Therefore, seek professional advice from your local pet food expert or Vet.

Hydrolysed dog food may be required if digestive upset/intolerance is present. Equally, a more severe allergic reaction may be the symptom. Either way, selecting a food that is scientifically designed to alleviate the symptoms is crucial. To learn more about hydrolysed dog food, click here.

Clinical studies conducted by the PDSA have shown that up to 65% of dogs have obesity or are overweight. Furthermore, this is a growing issue with more dogs suffering from this condition. Increased joint inflammation and pain is a significant knock-on effect of carrying extra weight. Is your dog a healthy weight? Use the size chart below as a reference.

As obesity, and consequently joint issues are so prevalent, adequate joint support is vital. Not only will the correct supplementation ease pain but it will allow for more movement and exercise. This in turn will burn more calories. Consequently, it is easier to manage bodyweight. 

Hydrolysed Protein is best. But what about Grain?

Protein is widely accepted as the number 1 ingredient causing 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 a negative reaction. Furthermore, certain peptides (the result of hydrolysation) can actually help to suppress appetite. This can be a game-changer for managing weight control in dogs.

But what if the trigger ingredient causing a negative reaction 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

With 100% hydrolysed protein and no grain, Teepee Weight Control and Joint Care is an obvious choice for managing weight and joint issues.

Moreover, the remarkable Freshtrusion cooking process allows a high proportion of fresh muscle meat to be used. This ensures superior palatability and digestibility. The results are very satisfied (and healthy!) dogs!

Specific Weight Control & Joint Care Supplementation

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

Teepee goes one step further by including specific supplementation to address joint and mobility issues. The combination of Collagen, L-Carnitine and Green Lipped Mussel has been shown to have beneficial effects on weight control and joint health.

Furthermore, the provision of dietary collagen in the food helps to maintain bone collagen.

Similarly, appetite-suppressive molecules are secreted as a result of the introduction of fish peptides and protein hydrolysates from crustaceans. This means a reduction in hunger. Therefore the dog eats less food, whilst being able to run around more and burn off extra calories.

In addition, the inclusion of L-Carnitine encourages the body to burn fat as a form of energy. This is instead of relying on carbohydrates. It’s a win-win situation!

How much should you feed?

Teepee Hydrolysed dog food for Weight Control & Joint Care 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 weight & joint 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 prolong existing problems. Not to mention unwanted weight-gain over time.

Similarly, too little will ultimately affect their ability to maintain a healthy bodyweight.

Teepee Weight Control & Joint Care Dog Food Ingredients

Freshly Prepared Hydrolysed White Fish (26%), Potato, Hydrolysed Dried White Fish (11.5%), Pea Protein, Sweet Potato, Salmon
Oil (5.5%), Lignocellulose (5.5%), Beet Pulp (4%), Pea Fibre (4%), Hydrolysed Salmon Gravy (2.5%), Minerals, Green Lipped Mussel
(0.3%), Marigold (Source of Lutein)

Teepee Weight Control & Joint Care Dog Food Analytical Constituents

Protein (Crude) 29%, Fat (Crude) 9%. Fibre (Crude) 8.5%. Ash (Crude) 7%. Moisture 8%. NFE 38.5%. Metabolisable Energy 315 kcal/100g. Omega-6 1.2%. Omega-3 1.4%. Calcium 1.2%. Phosphorus 1%. Collagen 1.3%

Nutritional Additives per kg

Vitamins: A 14,423 IU, D3 2,000 IU, E 96 IU. Trace Elements: Zinc 66mg. Iron 48mg. Manganese 34mg. Copper 12mg. Iodine 0.96mg

Provitamins

L-Carnitine 1,442mg

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