Senior SUPPORT - for the daily extra of important, age-relevant nutrients
The special nutrient supplement for daily feeding and support in old age. You simply continue to cook as you would for your adult dog, but use Senior Support for the adapted requirements of your senior dog. Please pay attention to your pet's weight and, if necessary, reduce the calorie intake of overweight animals by reducing the amount of carbohydrates they are fed.
- Natural ingredients, superfoods and important nutrients to supplement your daily diet
- Rich in antioxidants - including vitamin C, natural vitamin E and selenium
- Contains taurine and L-carnitine to support heart function, among other things
- With biologically high-quality minerals and trace elements - organically bound
- High content of B vitamins and zinc to support the nervous and immune system, among other things
- Suitable for all types of food
- Developed by a veterinarian
Age recommendation Senior Support:
- Small breeds: ≥ 10 years
- Medium breeds: ≥ 8 years
- Large breeds: ≥ 6 years
Older dogs often tend to have a slower metabolism, which means they need fewer calories to maintain a healthy weight range. Eating too many calories can lead to obesity, which can exacerbate pre-existing health problems such as arthritis in older dogs. At the same time, however, they need a balanced intake of protein to prevent muscle breakdown, as well as essential fatty acids to support brain function and skin and coat health.
What you should know about your senior dog's nutritional needs:
The ageing process is characterized by a decreasing ability to adapt and compensate for external and internal stress factors. This is associated with functional limitations of the organ systems and a higher susceptibility to disease. This also changes the need for certain nutrients.
An increased intake of certain nutrients in old age can be beneficial, particularly antioxidants and zinc. Antioxidants - which include vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium, for example - scavenge free radicals and thus protect against oxidative damage. Put simply, they protect against cell damage and can strengthen the immune system. Zinc is a component of numerous enzymes that are involved in repair processes and is therefore also important for immune defense.
Older dogs have different energy requirements, which is important to bear in mind, as excessive calorie intake can lead to obesity, which can exacerbate existing health problems such as osteoarthritis in older dogs. At the same time, however, seniors need a balanced intake of protein to counteract muscle loss, as well as essential fatty acids to support brain function and skin and coat health.
Last but not least, many older animals are prone to constipation as they usually have reduced intestinal activity. To stimulate intestinal activity, you should feed your pet plenty of fiber, ideally a mixture of pure fiber and prebiotic fibers, which serve as nutrients for the good intestinal bacteria.
