4vets Diabetes Veterinary Diet is a complete dietetic food for dogs suitable for the needs of animals diagnosed with diabetes and overweight and obese dogs after sterilization surgery. The fiber in the diet and the low levels of fast-glucose-releasing carbohydrates help control your dog's blood sugar levels and body weight. The most common causes of the development of diabetes are genetics, immune-mediated insulin resistance, pancreatitis and the increasing prevalence of obesity among adult dogs. Reducing blood sugar fluctuations and keeping blood glucose levels near normal helps control symptoms and prevent complications of diabetes. 
 
Recommendations: It is recommended to consult a veterinarian before use or prolonged use. Use initially for up to 6 months. Make sure your dog has constant access to fresh water to drink. 
 
Characteristics: Chicory - is a rich source of inulin which is a prebiotic, i.e. a nutrient for the physiological intestinal flora. Correct flora hinders the growth of pathological bacteria in the animal's digestive tract and thus prevents gastrointestinal disorders. 
 
High quality protein - a feed based on healthy animal protein sources with a low fat content. Using this level and quality of protein is sufficient for tissue reconstruction, rather than treating it as a simple protein source. The low fat content of raw materials of animal origin and vegetable oil ensures maximum involvement of the functions of the liver and pancreas and prolongs the time required for their digestion. In addition, the polyunsaturated fatty acids of the omega-3 family present in salmon oil provide the necessary amount for the biochemical control of inflammatory processes. L-carnitine - is a compound that accelerates the metabolism of fats in the body, lowering the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Dietary fiber - its high content (3% of the total feed weight) ensures adequate water absorption, thus increasing the sense of satiety and filling the gastrointestinal tract, which consequently stimulates satiety centers faster and reduces the sense of hunger. The presence of dietary fiber in the form of, for example, psyllium seeds influences the binding of fatty components in the contents of the digestive tract, reducing their digestibility and use as energy components. Carbohydrates - Diabetes foods use starch, which is a polysaccharide and slow-release glucose. In diabetes it is very important to avoid mono- and disaccharides, which cause sugar spikes that can be very dangerous for organisms with abnormal insulin metabolism. Dried brewer's yeast (source of prebiotics: mannanoligosaccharides and β-glucans) has a beneficial effect on the intestinal flora. Yeast also has a high biological value due to its high content of B vitamins. The use of yeast in the diet of young dogs is particularly important because it stimulates a wide range of immune responses. Mojave Yucca - the presence of these ingredients stimulates digestive functions, the absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract and stimulates peristalsis. When added to the diet, it has the effect of reducing the production of intestinal gas and the intensity of stool odor. Additionally, saponins from Mojave yucca exhibit antibacterial activity, which suppresses protozoan infections that arise in the intestine, and polyphenols have an anti-inflammatory effect. Psyllium seeds (Plantago psyllium L.) - the seeds combine the properties of a highly soluble fiber with low fermentability in the small intestine, exerting a positive effect on improving intestinal peristalsis. Furthermore, they have properties to bind water and form gels, Composition: Turkey 2996 (meat 1596, gizzards, liver, hearts, skins), beef 1296 (meat 596, liver, ptuca), potato starch 596, salmon oil 1.2%, apple 196, blueberry 196, green beans 196, minerals, capsicum 0.596, dry brewer's yeast 0.4% (containing prebiotics: mannan-oligosaccharides and Ê-glucans), inie seed oil D,396, chicory inulin (prebiotic) 0.396, psyllium seeds 0.396, yucca del Mojave D,D596. Sources of carbohydrates: potato starch, chicory inulin. Analytical Ingredients: Crude Protein - 5.5%, Crude Fat - 3,396, Crude Ash - 1,396, Crude Fiber - 396, Moisture - 77.4%, Calcium - 0.1596, Phosphorus - 0.196, Total Sugars - 0.2% , starch - 5,596, Omega-3 fatty acids - D.9896, Omega-6 fatty acids - D.5596. Additives: Food supplements/kg: Vitamin D3 - 45D IU, Vitamin C - 10D0 mg, Niacin 50 mg, Zinc (zinc oxide, zinc amino acid chelate hydrate) - 49.5 mg, Vitamin E 40 mg, Calcium D-pantothenate - 20 mg, Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) - 12 mg, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 9 mg, Folic acid - 4 mg, Vitamin B6 - 2.5 mg, Manganese (manganese (II) oxide) - 2 mg, Copper (copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate) - 0.4 mg, Iodine (anhydrous coated and granulated calcium iodate) - 0.3 mg, Biotin - 0.2 mg, Vitamin B12 - 0.04 mg, Selenium (yeast inactivated enriched in selenium, Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-306D) - 0.01 mg, DL-methionine - 2000 mg, L-carnitine - SOD mg. Metabolizable energy in 1DD g: B1 kcal.