Virbac Vet Complex Canine Clinical Diets – To Help Recover or Protect Health Status VET COMPLEX – CALORIE REGULATION DOG Bag sizes: 1.5kg, 3kg, 7.5kg, 13.5kg Recommended for: Overweight & obese dogs Also Under Veterinary Guidance: Diabetes mellitus (with associated obesity) Acute pancreatitis Hyperlipidaemia Chylothorax Calorie Regulation Dog is a complete veterinary diet specifically formulated for all breeds of overweight & obese dogs (adult & senior) needing to be on a slimming programme. This palatable diet is formulated to encourage weight reduction at the expense of fat, whilst helping to maintain lean muscle mass. Once the ideal weight is achieved, stabilise with Vet Complex Adult Dog Light. Calorie Regulation Dog is a tasty & palatable diet to satisfy the appetite whilst helping to prevent excessive fat deposits in the liver. It is normal to notice a greater intake of water & an increase in the volume of stools. Make sure that clean & fresh drinking water is available at all times. Suitable for long-term feeding. We run weight management clubs – ‘Pet Fit Club’ with fully trained nutritional advisors providing all the right, most up-to-date slimming advice you need – helping to get your dog back into optimal shape & health. Specific health benefits Low Energy Density – Limits calorie intake L-Carnitine – Helps the body use fat for energy to maintain a lean body condition High Quality Animal Protein Content – Assists in the maintenance of lean muscle mass while slimming High Quality Human Food-Grade Pork Fat Coated Kibble – Optimises taste & palatability to help ensure that the weight reduction programme is adhered to, whilst maintaining low calories. High Fibre Content – Satisfies appetite & contributes to the development of ‘friendly’ bacteria in the gut Chondroitin Sulphate & Chitosan – Help maintain healthy joints, which is especially important for dogs carrying excess weight Essential Fatty Acids – Help support healthy skin & shiny coat Extra Vitamins & Trace Elements – Help maintain good overall health of body systems whilst on a reduced calorie diet Prebiotics – Balanced soluble fibres (FOS) to help support gut health & aid digestion Anti-oxidants (Vitamin E & selenium) – Help neutralise free radical damage & maintain a healthy immune system AVAILABLE FROM JUST ……P PER DAY VET COMPLEX – DERMAL DOG Bag sizes: Recommended for: Also Under Veterinary Guidance: 1.5kg, 3kg, 7.5kg, 13.5kg Atopy / Dermatosis Skin allergies Excessive loss of hair Food allergies / intolerances Food elimination trials Dermal Dog is a complete veterinary diet specifically formulated to support the skin function for all breeds of dogs (junior, adult & senior) with dematosis or excessive hair loss. Make sure that clean & fresh drinking water is available at all times. Suitable for long-term feeding. Specific health benefits Duck as Novel Animal Protein Source – Helps minimise risk of food allergies/intolerances High protein content – Supports muscle strength & promotes optimal body composition High Quality Human Food-Grade Duck Fat Coated Kibble – Enhances palatability Cooked Cassava – Novel source of carbohydrate to help minimise risk of food allergies/intolerances High in Omega 3 & 6 Essential Fatty Acids (from sustainably sourced fish with Linseed & Starflower [borage] Seeds) – Help maintain the barrier function of the skin Vitamin A, Niacin & Zinc – Help maintain skin health Anti-oxidants (Vitamin E & Selenium) – Help neutralise free radical damage & maintain a healthy immune system African Violet Tree Extract [Securidata longepedonculata] – Helps combat skin redness & soothe irritated skin Sulphur Amino Acids – Help assist in the regulation of skin keratinisation Probiotics – Friendly Lactobacilli bacteria to help support gut health & aid digestion AVAILABLE FROM JUST ……P PER DAY NB. NOT suitable for dogs with confirmed allergy to duck or potato. VET COMPLEX – DERMATOLOGY DOG (POM-V) Bag sizes: 3kg Under Veterinary Prescription: Atopy & Flea Allergic Dermatitis (FAD) Indications: For the prevention of flea multiplication by sterilising the eggs Precautions: If fleas are already present at the time of first treatment, or in the case of fleeting contamination during the treatment, adult fleas must be eliminated using appropriate topical insecticidal medicines (such as Effipro) Overdose: No undesirable effect was shown when this food was administered at 10 times the recommended dose Dermatology Dog is a complete veterinary prescription-only medicated feed with added pyriproxyfen Pyriproxyfen is an insect growth regulator; it prevents the development of flea eggs & larvae to stop the emergence of new adult fleas. Activity takes place within an hour following the dog’s first meal The first dose should be administered immediately before the period when the first flea infestation is expected. Treatment should continue until the usual infestation period ends & may be extended beyond the usual period to prevent any risk of subsequent reinfestations. If there is a temporary pause in administration (2 days maximum) the dog remains protected. Make sure that clean & fresh drinking water is available at all times. Suitable for long-term feeding. If there are several dogs in the same home environment, the same treatment should be administered to all. Specific health benefits Duck as Novel Animal Protein Source – Helps minimise risk of food allergies/intolerances High protein content – Supports muscle strength & promotes optimal body composition High Quality Human Food-Grade Duck Fat Coated Kibble – Enhances palatability Cooked Cassava – Novel source of carbohydrate to help minimise risk of food allergies/intolerance High in Omega 3 & 6 Essential Fatty Acids (from sustainably sourced fish with Linseed & Starflower [borage] Seeds) – Help maintain the barrier function of the skin Vitamin A, Niacin & Zinc – Help maintain skin health Anti-oxidants (Vitamin E & Selenium) – Help neutralise free radical damage & maintain a healthy immune system African Violet Tree Extract [Securidata longepedonculata] – Helps combat skin redness & soothe irritated skin Sulphur Amino Acids – Help assist in the regulation of skin keratinisation Probiotics – Friendly Lactobacilli bacteria to help support gut health & aid digestion AVAILABLE FROM JUST ……P PER DAY NB. NOT suitable for dogs with confirmed allergy to duck or potato. Vet Complex Dermatology Dog contains Pyriproxyfen 1% Premix. Ectoparasiticide for systemic use. POM-V, available on veterinary prescription only. Advice on the use of this medicine must be sought from the medicine prescriber. Do not store above 30oC. For further information please contact Virbac Limited, Woolpit Business Park, Windmill Avenue, Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9UP. VET COMPLEX – RENAL DOG Bag sizes: Recommended for: Also under veterinary guidance: 1.5kg, 3kg, 7.5kg Chronic kidney failure Chronic liver disease Chronic heart disease Management of oxalate urinary crystals Management of urate urinary crystals Renal Dog is a complete veterinary diet specifically formulated for all breeds of junior, adult & senior dogs with chronic kidney, liver or heart disease. Renal Dog is a diet that helps support kidney function and reduce reoccurrence of certain urinary crystals. Dogs with chronic renal disease have a strongly diminished appetite - Renal Dog is specifically formulated to meet these dogs’ complicated nutritional needs whilst optimising palatability to encourage consumption. Make sure that clean & fresh drinking water is available at all times. Suitable for long-term feeding. Specific health benefits High Energy Density – To enhance calorie intake in the face of a reduced appetite Increased Levels of High Quality Human Food-Grade Pork Fat (coating the kibble) – To enhance palatability Restricted Protein Content (but of High Quality) – Helps reduce the workload on the liver/kidneys & supports the management of urate stones (latter particularly common in Dalmatian breed) Arginine – Assists efficient breakdown & detoxification of proteins in the liver Low Phosphorus Levels – Help protect the kidneys Chitosan & Calcium Carbonate – Help decrease phosphorus levels to further protect the kidneys Controlled Calcium & Vitamin D Levels – Making the diet suitable for the management of oxalate stones High Potassium Level – Helps compensate for potassium loss from the kidneys Low Sodium Level – Helps reduce workload on the heart Optimal Soluble Fibre Content – Helps reduce the levels of nitrogen in the body Prebiotics – Balanced soluble fibres (FOS) to help support gut health & aid digestion Sepiolite – Purified clay that helps protect the gut mucosa against ulcerative damage Anti-oxidants (Vitamin E, Selenium & Tomato Lycopene) – Help neutralise free radical damage & maintain a healthy immune system AVAILABLE FROM JUST ……P PER DAY VET COMPLEX – JOINT ARTICULATION DOG Bag sizes: Recommended for: 3kg, 7.5kg, 13.5kg Osteoarthritis Joint surgery Weight maintenance with associated joint disorders Junior, adult & senior dog breeds prone to joint disorders Joint Articulation Dog is a complete veterinary diet specifically formulated for all breeds of junior, adult & senior dogs to support joint metabolism & maintain mobility in the case of osteoarthritis. It is normal to notice a greater intake of water & an increase in the volume of stools. Make sure that clean & fresh drinking water is available at all times. Suitable for long-term feeding. Specific health benefits Extremely High, Clinically Proven Levels of Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids (EPA) – Support of the metabolism of the joints in the case of osteoarthritis, helping to preserve the cartilage & soothe joint pain Chondroitin Sulphate & Chitosan – Help maintain healthy joints L-Carnitine – Helps the body use fat for energy to maintain a lean body condition High Quality Animal Protein Content – Helps support muscle strength & promote optimal body composition Sepiolite – Purified Clay helping to protect the lining of the digestive tract - especially important if your dog is on joint medication Anti-oxidants (Vitamin E, Selenium & Tomato Lycopene) – Help neutralise free radical damage & maintain a healthy immune system Prebiotics – Balanced soluble fibres (FOS) to help support gut health & aid digestion Optimal Mineral & Vitamin Levels – Help to support the strength of bone & soft tissues associated with the joints Human Food-Grade Pork Fat Coated Kibble – Optimises taste & palatability to help prevent weight gain, whilst maintaining lower calories. AVAILABLE FROM JUST ……P PER DAY VET COMPLEX – DIGESTIVE DOG Bag sizes: 100g (Post-Operative), 1.5kg, 3kg, 7.5kg, 13.5kg Recommended for: Diarrhoea Post-surgery feeding (except most orthopaedic surgery cases – see Junior Dog) Orthopaedic Surgery (specifically of the pelvis) Surgery of GI tract Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) Chronic Inflammatory bowel diseases Chronic Colitis Megacolon Maldigestion-Malabsorption Syndrome Digestive Dog is a highly digestible complete veterinary diet specifically formulated for all breeds & ages of dogs with digestive disorders & for post-operative feeding. Extra special ingredients help to protect the gut lining. Make sure that clean & fresh drinking water is available at all times. Suitable for long-term feeding. Specific health benefits High Digestibility & Energy Density – Calorie intake can be achieved with a small volume of food so there is less work for the digestive system Pre-gelatinised Starch – Helps promote optimal digestive tolerance Anti-oxidants (Vitamin E & Selenium) – Help neutralise free radical damage & maintain a healthy immune system Prebiotics & Purified Clay – Help protect the gut lining & aids healing processes. Also help to standardise the consistency & smell of stools Probiotics – Friendly Lactobacilli bacteria to help support gut health & aid digestion High Quality Human Food-Grade Pork Fat (coating the kibble) – To enhance taste & encourage consumption High Quality Animal Protein Content – Enhances palatability AVAILABLE FROM JUST ……P PER DAY