Rich in chicken and whole grains Original 20 provides the foundation of your dog’s diet. The grains used provide carbohydrates and numerous vitamins and minerals and with the water weight of the chicken removed, provides an excellent source of high protein.
The Scottish Salmon oil is rich in Omega 3 an essential fatty acid, useful for the development of brains and bones in younger dogs. It can be helpful as an anti-inflammatory supplement for arthritic dogs and may also assist in keeping the brain functioning sharp in ageing dogs. It is recommended for dogs with skin allergies helping conditions heal faster. Some researchers even claim salmon oil appears to slow cancer cell growth and help dogs to maintain their weight.
Essential fatty acids are fundamentally important for dogs playing a major role in the maintenance of healthy coat, skin, nails and many important biological functions in the body. Essential fatty acids are obtained exclusively through dietary intake, therefore the health of dogs, is dependent on obtaining enough essential fatty acids in the food we give them.
The added beet pulp is a very gentle, beneficial insoluble source of fibre that is not only generally very well tolerated but also has specific properties that make it suitable as a source of nutrition for the beneficial bacteria that reside in the intestinal tract. Beet pulp adds bulk and moisture to animal stools and provides an energy source that can improve the health of the colon. Slow to moderately fermentable fibre sources, like beet pulp, are often recommended as one of the best sources of fibre for dogs.
