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HEALTHY EATING
Research has shown that like for humans the right balance of quality nutrients & ingredients make pets healthier. But dogs and cats nutritional needs are different than humans, and creating a complete and balanced diet more complex.
COMPLETE & BALANCED NUTRITION
Complete & balanced nutrition means your dog or cat is getting all the essential nutrients they need in the correct amounts and correct ratios for optimal health based on the nutritional levels established by AAFCO (regulatory body for pet food in Australia)
Essential nutrients are classed as Protein, Fats, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals and Water. The balance of nutrients required differs between dogs and cats and will change over the course of their lives.
MEAL MULTI SUPPLEMENTS
Fresh ingredients alone can lack certain vitamins and minerals or quantities used may not provide the correct levels needed by your dog or cat. So seemingly healthy homemade diets when fed over a sustained duration can actually cause major health implications.
Droolchef Growth, Vitality & Mobility meal multi nutrient balancers are a vet formulated blend of vitamins, minerals, taurine & omega-3 each tailored to target the specific nutritional requirements of your dog or cat at each life stage, and fill any gaps when feeding a homemade diet.
NUTRITIONAL THERAPY
Nutritional therapy, when part of a complete and balanced diet, can support a pet’s overall health and may be used to address specific symptoms.
Allergy
Our recipes are formulated to contain highly digestible ingredients, relative to conventional commercial pet foods. More complete digestion of proteins in the gastrointestinal tract, reduces the response to inflammatory receptors. Omega3, Vitamins B5 & E in our meal nutrient balancer further assists by reducing inflammation & supporting the immune system.
Arthritis
Our recipes contain moderate to high levels of quality protein to assist in muscle maintenance & weight management for joint support, whilst our Mobility meal balancer includes Omega3, Manganese, Calcium, copper & Vitamins B, D3 & E to help in the development & maintenance of healthy joints, cartilage, and connective tissue. Green lipped mussels & Rosehip help lubricate stiff joints and reduce pain caused by arthritis, injury, surgery and genetic disorders.
Cancer
Our dog food recipes contain high quality proteins, low GI anti-cancer carbohydrates such as broccoli, pumpkin, sweet potato, & green beans. Our meal nutrient balancers for dogs and cats contain Omega3, Vitamin D3, Zinc & Potassium that limit inflammation, supports the immune system, and increases the ability to fight cancer.
Cushing's Disease
Our quality protein, high fibre & lower fat recipes can help with weight control for dogs with Cushing’s Disease. Whilst our meal nutrient balancers provide the higher levels of essential nutrients needed to support healthy weight loss, fight infections, control blood sugar levels, support liver and organ function.
Common symptoms excessive drinking and urination, increased appetite, reduced activity, skin infections and a potbelly. Cause - excessive production of cortisol hormone due a tumour in the pituitary or adrenal gland
Diabetes
Diet can play an important role in the management of diabetes. Our recipes are high protein, low GI & enriched with soluble and insoluble fibre which can slow digestion help sugar regulation for diabetic dogs. Excessive thirst, increased urination, weight loss and increased appetite are common signs of diabetes in dogs.
Gut Health
The insoluble fibre from Psyllium husk & Oat bran in our recipes helps create a maintain healthy gut bacterial, improves stool quality and prevent anal gland issues in dogs
Pancreatitis
Omega-3 DHA fatty acids may be beneficial for dogs & cats with a history of pancreatitis, by inhibiting zymogen activation in pancreatic acinar cells. Lower fat, quality protein, & high fibre recipes are also recommended.