Nutrition is the foundation of a healthy life for your dog. This applies to food for healthy dogs and even more so for dogs that are struggling with health issues. Diet food can be an important part of addressing various conditions, alongside medication. Your veterinarian can determine the best diet food for your dog. Pharmacy4pets has chosen a wide range of diet food from Sanimed, a Dutch quality brand developed by Prof. Dr. Ir. Anton Beynen, an authority in the field of animal nutrition. Sanimed is 100% natural and contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. There are diet foods available for dogs that need to lose weight, dogs with bladder stones or even bladder stones, dogs with kidney disease, diet food to support the joints, hypoallergenic diet food, and diet food for dogs with diarrhea or atopy.
Diet food for overweight dogs
Approximately half of dogs are overweight. Overweight has serious consequences for the health of the dog. Overweight dogs are more likely to suffer from diabetes, arthritis, skin problems, bladder problems, their heart and lungs have to work harder, they tolerate heat much less well, and they live significantly shorter lives. So if your dog is overweight, it's important to help him lose weight. Diet food is essential for this. If you simply give your dog less food, he will be very hungry, making the diet difficult to maintain. Plus, your dog will also receive fewer nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals. In addition to fat, he will also break down muscles, which is of course not the goal! Diet food for weight loss such as Sanimed Weight Reduction contains few calories but enough nutrients and extra fibers that provide a long-lasting feeling of fullness. This way, your dog can lose weight responsibly without feeling hungry! After losing weight, it's important to prevent your dog from gaining weight again. Specifically for this purpose, Sanimed Weight Control has been developed.
Diet food for the skin
If your dog has a lot of itching and a food sensitivity is the cause, then a hypoallergenic diet food is the solution. And your dog will confirm that it can also be very tasty when you give him a Sanimed Skin/Sensitive Sausage. Even rewarding has been taken into account. Unfortunately, allergic dogs often get 'the creeps' from normal dog treats. Your dog will certainly put his best paw forward for the hypoallergenic treats! If it's not a food allergy but an allergy to substances in the environment like tree pollens, grasses, or house dust mites (atopy) causing your dog's problems, then a diet with a high content of omega-3 fatty acids like Sanimed Skin/Sensitive can support his skin.
Diet food for bladder stones
Sanimed Anti-Struvite helps dissolve and prevent struvite stones and gravel by adjusting the pH of the urine and reducing the amount of building blocks of struvite crystals in the urine. It also helps reduce the formation of calcium oxalate crystals.
Diet food for kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease unfortunately cannot be cured. However, the most important measure to slow down the process is adjusting the diet. Kidney patients often have a slightly poorer appetite. Therefore, Sanimed Renal is an extra energy-rich and tasty diet food. In addition, the protein and phosphorus content is reduced, and the proteins are very digestible to keep the amount of waste products in the blood as low as possible. Additional omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants help protect the damaged kidneys, and a reduced salt content helps maintain blood pressure.
Diet food to support joints
Especially dogs of large breeds often develop arthritis in old age, joint wear and tear. In addition to addressing any overweight with Sanimed Weight Reduction, administering painkillers/anti-inflammatories, and adjusting exercise, nutrition and supplements can very effectively support the joints. Additional omega-3 fatty acids, beta-glucans, and gelatin hydrolysate in Sanimed Osteoarthritis protect the cartilage and support your dog's mobility.
Diet food for diarrhea
When your dog has diarrhea, it's important to provide easily digestible food that supports the intestines. Sanimed Intestinal contains insects as the only protein source and has a low fat content, making it suitable for animals with intolerances to certain foods and for pancreatitis. If you have any questions about diet food for dogs or about our products, please contact us.