Virbac HPM Dog Junior Special Large

Virbac HPM Dog Junior Special Large - Dry food for young dogs.

For young large breed dogs (adult weight over 25 kg) after the first growth phase, i.e. between 8 and 18 months of age. Once the dog has passed the first growth phase, energy requirements are reduced. This food is designed to provide the right balance of nutrients and energy, so that the dog maintains healthy growth without an increased risk of obesity or joint problems.

Important benefits

• Particularly long growth phase / Moderate calorie level: Provides stable growth with the right energy level for large dogs.
• Weight control: Helps reduce the risk of obesity during the growth phase.
• Strengthens joints and muscles: Contributes to the development of strong and healthy muscles and joints.
• Excellent digestive tolerance: Contributes to a healthy intestinal flora and good consistency, while reducing unpleasant odors.
• Low allergen content: Free from corn, wheat, gluten, soy, egg and fish – reduces the risk of food intolerance.*
• Maintains healthy skin and coat: Promotes healthy skin and a shiny coat.

*May contain traces of the above. Not suitable for allergic dogs.

Nutrition for carnivores

VETERINARY HPM® is a new generation of dog food developed to best meet the nutritional needs of carnivores. With a low carbohydrate and high protein content, the food contains minimal starch and carbohydrates, but plenty of animal protein – perfectly adapted to the dog's natural needs.

• 35% High in protein of which 87% animal protein
• 28% Low in carbohydrates

Healthy benefits

Thanks to its nutritional profile (balance between high protein and low carbohydrates) and carefully selected functional ingredients, VETERINARY HPM® provides several health benefits that support the dog's physiological condition and contribute to a healthy life:

• Low allergen content
• Joint and muscle support
• Easily digestible
• Optimal body weight

Composition

Dehydrated pork and poultry protein, rice (min. 4%), animal fat, peas, broad bean pods, potato starch (min. 4%), hydrolyzed pork and poultry protein, crude fiber, minerals, beet pulp, linseed, fish oil, brewer's yeast, psyllium fiber (Plantago (L.) spp.) , fructooligosaccharides, hydrolyzed crustacean (source of chitosan), Lactobacillus acidophilus, chondroitin sulfate.

Veterinary HPM™ does not contain artificial color or flavor.

Analytical constituents

• Water: 9%
  
• Protein: 35%
  
• Ratio of animal to vegetable protein: 87/13
  
• Fat: 15%
  
• Minerals: 7.5%
  
• Crude fiber: 5.5 %
  
• NFE: 28%
  
• Starch: 22%
  
• Calcium: 1.1%
  
• Phosphorus: 0.9%
  
• Ca/P ratio: 1.2 %
  
• Sodium: 0.6%
  
• Omega-6: 2.6%
  
• Omega-3: 0.9%
  
• ME* calculated: 358 kcal/100g

*Nitrogen-free extract
**Metabolizable energy

Vitamins

• Vitamin A: 11000 IU/kg
  
• Vitamin D3: 1100 IU/kg
  
• Vitamin E: 140mg/kg
  
• Vitamin B1: 3.8 mg/kg
  
• Vitamin B2: 11 mg/kg
  
• Vitamin B3: 30mg/kg
  
• Vitamin B5: 26mg/kg
  
• Vitamin B6: 3mg/kg
  
• Vitamin B9: 0.48 mg/kg
  
• Vitamin B12: 0.062 mg/kg
  
• Choline: 740 mg/kg

Minerals

• Copper: 15 mg/kg
  
• Iron: 25 mg/kg
  
• Iodine: 1.1 mg/kg
  
• Taurine: 1500 mg/kg
  
• Zinc: 120 mg/kg

Functional ingredients

• Bentonite: 5 g/kg
  
• Heat-treated Lactobacilli: 7 mg/kg
  
• L-carnitine: 330 mg/kg
  
• Chondroitin sulfate: 215 mg/kg
  
• Chitosan: 215 mg/kg