Feeding your dog with ADVANCE®
ADVANCE is a range of
super premium foods for dogs for all different
lifestages, lifestyles and special needs.
All
ADVANCE products in both
dry and
wet formats are made here in
Australia and offer excellent digestibility, proven through non invasive feeding studies.
The recipes all deliver guaranteed palatability and contain no artificial colours.
As additional proof of our confidence in the performance of our products,
all the
ADVANCE range offers an unconditional 100 per cent money-back
guarantee.
Food requirements vary depending on a number of factors including your
dogs
breed, sex, age and activity level.
The ADVANCE
feeding guide on pack are provided as a guide only and actual feeding
amounts should be based on your dog's body condition, weight and level
of activity. Always ensure that an adequate supply of clean, fresh water is
readily available.
Feeding for weight loss
ADVANCE Weight Control All Breed is a nutritionally complete and balanced diet
that uses chicken as a source of high quality meat protein. It has been
carefully developed to meet the specific needs of less active adult dogs and
those that tend to
gain weight easily.
Up to 44 per cent of dogs are overweight putting their overall health and
well being at serious risk. Overweight pets are likely to:
- Live a less active and shorter life
- Be more prone to joint and mobility problems
- Develop skin problems and a lower resistance to infection
- Be at greater risk during surgery
- Be disinterested in exercise and play
ADVANCE Weight Control All Breed is available in both
wet and
dry formats and is
appropriately supplemented with vitamins and minerals to ensure adequate
intake at a
reduced calorie level.
WALTHAM studies have demonstrated that optimum body composition and
a reduced risk of excess weight gain can be achieved with foods of this type.
Any
canine weight loss should be achieved gradually. A 15 per cent decrease
in body weight is considered a realistic initial goal. We recommend consulting
your vet before beginning any
weight reduction program for your dog.
Feeding of your senior dog
ADVANCE Senior All Breed is a complete food ideal for giant breeds +5 years and
smaller breeds +8 years. It has been carefully developed to ensure your
dog continues to receive the right
amount and quality of nutrients as its
metabolism changes.
ADVANCE Senior All Breed contains stabilised green lipped mussel
powder to help maintain
healthy joints and
mobility and is also high
in protein to help retain
muscle condition in the ageing dog.
Regular exercise and a healthy
body weight are
also beneficial in maintaining mobility
and
mental alertness in older pets.
Gestation and lactation feeding
Looking after your breeding bitch is not difficult provided you make some
adjustments to her routine and feed her well. Pregnancy in the bitch lasts
about nine weeks. Most foetal growth takes place during the last three
weeks of gestation so pregnant bitches in good condition at mating will not
usually need extra nutrients and energy until the last third of pregnancy.
Overfeeding early on in pregnancy can cause your bitch to become fat and
may cause problems at whelping. As a general rule, the amount of food you
offer your pregnant bitch should be increased by 10-15 per cent per week
from the fifth week onwards. If you follow this formula, she will be eating
approximately 50 per cent more at the time of whelping than when she
was mated.
Your bitch's diet should be complete and balanced, palatable and easily
digested. ADVANCE Active All Breed, ADVANCE Puppy Plus Rehydratable
and ADVANCE Puppy Plus Growth are all designed to meet all these
requirements and have an increased energy density as well as being high in quality
protein. Because these foods are complete and balanced, all the
other essential nutrients will automatically be supplied by
feeding to meet her increased energy requirements. The use of
vitamin or mineral supplements is unlikely to be beneficial and,
in excess, may actually do harm. We recommend you consult your
vet if you are considering using supplements.
In late pregnancy the uterus takes up so much space that the bitch's
stomach cannot expand as much as normal when she eats. Sometimes
bitches with large litters lose their appetite as a result of reduced activity
during the last 10 days or so of pregnancy. In these cases, it is sensible to
feed several smaller meals per day, rather than one large meal.
Lactation is the biggest test of nutrition for the breeding bitch. She must
eat, digest, absorb and use very large amounts of nutrients to produce
sufficient milk to support the growth and development of several puppies.
She may need to eat up to four times her normal calorie intake at peak
lactation (three – four weeks after whelping). Her requirements for all other
nutrients are similarly increased.
ADVANCE Puppy Plus Rehydratable, Puppy Plus Growth or
Active All Breed are all ideal for
feeding your lactating bitch since they will supply the energy and high
quality protein she needs for milk production. Because of the sheer volume
of food that is involved, provide her with four or five small meals per day,
or ad libitum. Lactating bitches need a lot of fluid to make milk, so make
sure that an ample supply of fresh drinking water is always available.
Your dog's health
You can help your dog's long-term well being by regularly consulting a vet who can
guide you on all aspects of your pets' health. Your vet will undertake
a thorough health check and can show you how to safely
examine your dog's
eyes,
ears,
mouth and
coat.
Your dog should have received the first of a series of vaccinations to protect it from
potentially fatal canine diseases. Ensure you get a copy of your dog's
vaccination certificate from its' previous owner. If your dog has not been vaccinated,
you should do so as soon as possible.
Preventing parasites*
Dogs need to be wormed regularly to remove parasitic worms that live
in the intestine. All dogs should be treated for roundworm, hookworm
and tapeworm once every 3 months, using a broad spectrum worming
preparation. It is also essential to treat your dog for heartworm, which is
debilitating, painful and can be fatal. We recommend consulting your vet
to discuss a treatment regime best suited for your dog.
Fleas and ticks become a particular nuisance in the warmer months when
they are more active, so it is a good idea to implement an integrated flea
control program as soon as possible to help your canine
stay flea and tick free. Remember, dogs can quickly become re-infested so be
sure to treat its bedding, surrounding environment and other pets as well.
If you live in an area where ticks are a problem, you should
check you dog daily for ticks during summer. If you find a tick
consult your vet immediately for advice.
*This parasite treatment information relates to Australian conditions only.
We recommend consultation with you vet for individual requirements in other
countries.
Desexing
If you do not intend to breed from your pup,
both male and female puppies should be desexed
from six months of age. There is little difference
between male and female pups once they have
been desexed – both make affectionate and
home-loving pets.