To help you know what to expect during a dog's adult and senior life, we asked Dr Jim Gibbs:
1. What nutrients are necessary for adult and senior dogs and why?
Protein: Protein is a fundamental biological building block. Dogs are carnivores, so compared to plant proteins, meat proteins are more suitable for their digestive systems. Our goat milk powder is rich in animal proteins, which are essential for dogs' ageing.
Calcium: Like humans, calcium deficiency in dogs can cause joint disease, osteoporosis, and tooth loss, leading to loss of vitality and even pain. The right amount of calcium can effectively reduce these problems. Therefore, PetNZC added calcium for adult and senior dogs.
Lysine: Lysine plays a vital role in the health of the brain, liver and gallbladder of adult and elderly dogs. It promotes the dogs' metabolism and is an essential amino acid that the dogs themselves cannot synthesize. PetNZC specially added lysine to keep the health of the dogs' brain, liver and gallbladder.
Collagen: Collagen plays a critical role in the organs and tissues of adult and elderly dogs. As we all know, collagen can promote the health of skin, hair follicles and hair. In addition, collagen is also a vital tissue part of cartilage and synovial fluid. PetNZC added collagen ingredients for adult and senior dogs to fully protect the health of their organs and tissues.
Lactoferrin and Vitamin C: Like people, dogs can catch colds and get sick when the season changes and flu outbreaks. Or due to other reasons, the dog's immunity will decrease. Especially for middle-aged and elderly dogs, the level of immunity will decrease more obviously. PetNZC specially added lactoferrin and vitamins C, which can effectively improve dogs immunity.
Minerals: Iron is significant for the proper functioning of adult and middle-aged dogs. Zinc can strengthen the dogs' immune system and improve their fur and skin. Selenium is an antioxidant that helps prevent oxidation from causing various symptoms. PetNZC specially added calcium, iron, zinc, selenium and other minerals to ensure the healthy growth of dogs.
2. What are our breakthroughs?
Many dogs are lactose intolerant. Compared with milk powder with higher lactose content, goat milk powder has natural A2 protein and smaller fat globule molecules. Goat milk is more nutritious, easier to digest and absorb, and less likely to cause lactose intolerance in dogs. Therefore, PetNZC uses goat milk powder. Goat milk is the most natural animal milk for dogs.
We also added colostrum. Colostrum contains precious immunoglobulins and growth factors, which can effectively improve pets' immunity.