Senior

VetSpec Senior provides complete micro-nutritional support and a full joint supplement for older dogs. It supports a long, healthy and active old age. It is formulated by experienced nutritionists with scientifically proven ingredients including Vitamins, Minerals, Anti-oxidants, Glucosamine and MSM. The unique formula supplements the dog’s normal diet and leads to a happier, more healthy and active life in later years.

Ideal for

• Elderly dogs
• Dogs with reduced mobility
• Senior dogs losing condition
• Dogs needing gastro-intestinal support
• Recovery from surgery or veterinary treatment
• Dogs showing signs of senility

Technical Focus

Methyl Sulphonyl Methane (MSM)

Older dogs who are starting to develop stiffness in their joints, particularly first thing after waking up would be an example where feeding a product containing a joint supplement may be of benefit. When a joint is subject to trauma from repeated and/or excessive use, a range of resulting conditions can occur. MSM is a bio-available source of sulphur and helps maintain optimum function in connective tissues such as tendons, ligaments and muscles. It promotes fluid dispersion at injury sites via its role in the permeability of cell walls. Sulphur is needed for the production of collagen, which is an important component of cartilage. It is common for insufficient healthy cartilage to be made when joint function is compromised. (MSM is also found in VetSpec Active, VetSpec Joint Mobility and VetSpec Omega-3 Joint Mobility. MSM is not required in VetSpec Complete Dog Foods as the protein base contains a surplus of MSM metabolites.)

Composition:

Yeast extract (as a source of mannan oligosaccharides (3.3%)), Cooked maize, Glucosamine hydrochloride (10%), Sucrose, Methyl Sulphonyl Methane (5%), Chondroitin Sulphate (1.25%), Sodium Chloride.

Additives (per kg):-

Vitamins: 3a672a Vitamin A 150,000IU; 3a671 Vitamin D3 16,700IU; 3a700 Vitamin E (from all rac-alpha tocopherol acetate) 13,350mg; 3a880 Biotin 170mg; Vitamin C (from ascorbyl monophosphate) 10,000mg.

Trace Elements: Copper (Copper (II) chelate of amino acids hydrate 3b406) 100mg; Zinc (Zinc chelate of protein hydrolysates 3b612) 1,670mg; Manganese (Manganese chelate of protein hydrolysates 3b505) 70mg; Iron (Iron (II) chelate of protein hydrolysates 3b107) 670mg; Iodine (Calcium iodate, anhydrous 3b202) 17mg.

Amino Acids: Taurine 33,350mg, Lysine 10,000mg, Methionine 6,667mg.

Technological Additives: Sepiolite Clay (E562) 25,000mg

Zootechnical Additives: Bacillus subtilis C-3102 (DSM 15544) (4b1820) (Calsporin) to give 10 billion CFU’s per kg.