Vet's Kitchen Adult Dog Chicken & Brown Rice 7.5kg

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Skin health – as it supplies omega 6 to help maintain the skin’s healthy barrier and omega 3 which may help if there is any inflammation.

At Vet’s Kitchen, we develop pet food designed to deliver real health benefits, to help dogs & cats live longer and healthier lives. We combine the expertise of our in-house veterinary practice, Vet’s Klinic, with only the highest quality ingredients, to create a range of naturally nutritious and tasty food & treats. We also offer a range of supplements for cats & dogs, to ease common health complaints.All our recipes are hypoallergenic (formulated without Wheat, Beef or Dairy), meaning they are kind to dogs with common intolerances/ allergies. Our range of dog food covers all stages, from: Puppy (up to 1 year), Adult (1-7 years) to Senior (7+ years), all designed for a specific purpose; weight loss, sensitive stomach/ skin or with additional supplementary support for younger or older dogs. Cod liver oil comes from the liver of the fish. This makes it high in Vitamin A which can be detrimental to health if eaten in excess., whereas salmon oil comes from the whole pressed fish, not just the liver. Omega 3 is found in seaweed, oily fish (because they eat the seaweed), eggs and seeds such as flax seeds, however dogs and cats require marine sources, ideally from animal tissue.

Nutritional Additives per Kg Vitamins: Vitamin A 15,500 IU, Vitamin D3 1,050 IU, Vitamin E 115 IU. Provitamins: L-Carnitine 155mg, Taurine 475mg. Amino Acids: D-L Methionine 1,500mg. Oil is just fat in liquid form, so it contains a lot of calories. If you feed too much or introduce it too soon your pet may suffer from loose stools/diarrhoea. Trace Elements: Zinc (Zinc Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate & Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 154mg, Iron (Iron (II) Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate & Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 96mg, Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 36mg, Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.96mg. Gut Flora Stabilisers: Enterococcus faecium DSM 10663/NCIMB 10415 1,000,000,000 cfu.Cats and dogs need both Omega 3 and 6, although the ideal ratio of 6:3 for pets is still being debated. Omega 6 is needed for skin health and blood clotting, but it is also pro-inflammatory (it can encourage inflammation). Omega 3 is anti-inflammatory and is also needed for brain health and eye function. Salmon oil is an excellent source of DHA and EPA. These Omega 3 fatty acids have important roles in maintaining brain, heart and immune health and have anti-inflammatory properties, helping to support healthy skin and joints.

As part of the service we offer, we also have an in-house pet nutritionist, Fiona, who is always on hand to offer help and advice to our customers and their pets. Cognitive dysfunction - signs include confusion, loss of house training, changes in sleep patterns in older dogs and cats.Heart health – there is evidence to support the use of omega 3 for humans with heart disease, however research shows that it may also be useful for dogs due the anti-inflammatory and anti-arrhythmic effects it has. The reason for this is although omega 3 can be found in seeds, it is in the form of ALA (alpha – linolenic acid) and dogs struggle to convert this to other omega 3 fatty acids called EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), additionally cats cannot convert ALA at all (or have minimal conversion capabilities); and it is the EPA and DHA that they require for health.

Omega 6 is found in seeds, nuts, meat, fish, eggs and soya beans, however cats can only utilise omega 6 from animal sources.

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We also pride ourselves on our supplements, most of which are suitable for both cats & dogs - to give additional support alongside their normal diet.