provides optimum amounts of nutrients and functional ingredients that contributes to reduce the risk of various diseases
IS  DEVELOPED  BY  INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXPERTS OF VETERINARY NUTRITION

PRO-VET® products evidence-based dietetic and preventive foods for dogs and cats of all breeds (National Research Council, 2006). All PRO-VET® products are complete and will not induce nutrient deficiencies and thus can be fed for unrestricted periods of time to the target groups of animals. The foods only contain high-quality, natural ingredients without the addition of synthetic odoring, coloring or flavoring agents. The sources of proteins, fats and carbohydrates are of high quality which improves digestion and also the consistency of faeces. The content of crude fibre, of which a portion is moderately fermentable, enhances the integrity of the colonic mucosa and stimulates gut motility and thereby the expulsion of well-shaped faeces (Hallman et al., 1995).

The optimal supply with the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids for pets, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), improves the condition of skin and coat (MacDonald et al., 1983) and immune function (Bauer, 1994). The high content of EPA leads to the synthesis of eicosanoids with anti-inflammatory properties so that atopic reactions are suppressed (Harvey, 1993).

PRO-VET® Struvite:  By adult cats and dogs may develop struvite urolithiasis, leading to lower urinary tract diseases. The formation of struvite can be prevented by a low urinary pH and low urinary concentrations of the struvite-forming components (magnesium, ammonium, phosphate). PRO-VET® Struvite lowers urinary pH to about 6.2 and contains relatively low amounts of magnesium and phosphorus in order to diminish the urinary concentrations of the struvite-forming components (Osborne et al., 1990).

PRO-VET® OrthoDent (dog): By adult dogs may develop dental plaques. PRO-VET® OrthoDent prevents the formation of dental plaque in order to promote dental health. This product has an unique elastic structure which has a cleansing effect on the teeth. PRO-VET® OrthoDent is enriched with zinc and eucalyptus oil that inhibit bacterial growth in the dental plaque. To reduce dental calculus formation, PRO-VET® OrthoDent is low in calcium and contains added sodium tri-polyphosphate. 

PRO-VET® Mobility: By adult dogs and cats may develop diminishing mobility, osteoarthritis or susceptibility to develop this condition. PRO-VET® Mobility is inriched with a mixture of chondro-protective agents, namely salmon oil, gelatin hydrolysate, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, green-lipped mussel and a special milk concentrate. PRO-VET® Protest is an alternative cold pressed food inriched with GAGs (glucosaminoglycans) and shark cartilage.

By dogs and cats may develop food allergy and/or atopic dermatitis. PRO-VET® HyperSen (cat) and PRO-VET^.® Ultimate (dog) are based on hydrolysed proteins with molecular weights of the fragments lower than 10.000 Daltons in order to abolish any undesired influence on the immune system, particularly reverting allergic reactions. In addition, both PRO-VET® HyperSen (cat) and PRO-VET® Ultimate (dog) contains high amounts of salmon oil and borage oil to diminish any inflammatory reactions in atopic disease conditions. Dogs may develop cardiomyopathy, PRO-VET® Ultimate (dog) has a supplementary combination of taurine and L-carnitine to treat cardiomyopathy. Thanks to PRO-VET® Ultimate (dog) all patients could successfully be weaned off medication.

PRO-VET® Weight Control (dog and cat): By dogs and cats may develop obesity. PRO-VET® Weight Control is a low-energy food (low fat and high fiber content). In order to maintain muscle mass during weight loss, PRO-VET® Weight Control has a high level of protein and is enriched with L-carnitine. PRO-VET® Weight Contriol nutritionally is a complete food that also is suitable to maintain body weight in pets after weight loss or in animals with tendency to develop overweight. 

PRO-VET® Renal (cat) and PRO-VET® Renal/Oxalate (dog): Food for cats and dogs with chronic renal insufficiency that may increase survival time after diagnosis. The food steers urinary pH between 6.5 and 7.0. It has a low concentration of phosphorus and a high concentration of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) to retard the progression of renal disease. The food also has low concentrations of protein and sodium to counteract the development of uremia and hypertension. Dietetic food for dogs that prevents the formation (re-occurrence) of calcium-oxalate-containing crystals and stones in the urinary bladder. The food steers urinary pH between 6.5 and 7.0 to lower calcium absorption and is low in calcium to further lower the urinary concentration of calcium and diminish its influence as calcium-oxalate-forming component.

PRO-VET® Hepatic: Dietetic food for dogs that is low in protein to lessen the workload of the liver in relation to degrading amino acids to ammonia and urea. The increased content of beet pulp stimulates the incorporation of colonic ammonia into bacterial protein, thereby reducing the amount of ammonia entering the circulation and subsequently reaching the liver. The low sodium content contributes to controlling the sequels of hepatic disease, portal hypertension and ascites.

To reduce the risk of cancer, PRO-VET® contains extra natural anti-oxidants in the form of vitamin E, lutein, beta-carotene, green tea extract and rosemary extract in order to diminish the formation of free radicals and oxidative damage (Jewell et al., 2000). PRO-VET® is rich in EPA which also reduces the risk of cancer (Cowing and Saker, 2001) and may control osteoarthritis (Schoenherr, 2005). The risk of renal insufficiency is lowered by the extra vitamin E (Yu and Paetau-Robinson, 2006), the high EPA content (Plantinga et al., 2005) and, in particular, the low phosphorus content (Beynen, 2006).

The added fibres with high viscosity (F.H.V.) retard the absorption of glucose, which is assumed to diminish the risk of diabetes mellitus (Kirk, 2006). The added fibres with low viscosity (F.L.V.) stimulates gut motility and controls hairball formation. The added prebiotics (fructo-oligosaccharides F.O.S. and mannan-oligosaccharides M.O.S.) stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut (Hussein et al., 1999). PRO-VET® is low in sodium to control blood pressure, contributing, together with the adequate supply of taurine, to maintenance of heart function (Torin et al., 2007).

The high contents of omega-3 fatty acids and natural anti-oxidants in PRO-VET® will increase the life span of adult pets (Cupp et al., 2006). However, body condition also is an important determinant of life expectancy (Scarlett and Donoghue, 1998). An excessive condition raises the risk of cancer, diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis and heart failure. The specific composition of PRO-VET® reduces the risk of the diseases mentioned, but body condition of the cats and dogs should be monitored. The amount of PRO-VET® to be fed to an individual pet should be so that ideal body condition is attained and maintained.

Quality Guarantees

PRO-VET® products meet the requirements as stated by:



NVWA
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Products Safety Authority

AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials

NRC
National Research Council

FEDIAF
European Pet Food Industry Federation

The production of PRO-VET® products is certified by the
international highest quality control systems:

Non-GMO registered by SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
SGS S.A. (Société Anonyme) is a Swiss international operating service company, the world leader in inspection, control, analysis and certification.

NEN ISO 9001

The international standards of quality assurance system for the development and production of dry pet food

I.F.S.

International Food Standards

Good Manufactoring Practice +