University of Liège – 2024 Study
With growing awareness of the role nutrition plays, more pet parents are seeking high-quality food that supports pets at every life stage.
Advances in veterinary care and growing awareness of pet health have helped dogs live longer than ever before. However, with longer lifespans come greater risks of age-related issues, including joint pain, digestive challenges and skin conditions.
As a result, there is a shift towards preventive care and tailored nutrition. Addressing health needs early, especially through diet, can help delay chronic issues and support healthy ageing.
Our peptide technology process enhances the digestibility and bioavailability of freshly prepared meat.
We have developed a unique process that involves cooking fresh meat and fish ingredients in the presence of a natural enzyme, which breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.
The size of peptides play a crucial role in protein digestibility and absorption.
When protein is not effectively absorbed, it leads to a reduction in nutritional value.
Instinctively, you would assume that intact protein would be best for a dog to digest as it contains all the nutritional elements together as one.
Similarly, you might think that individual amino acids, broken down as small as possible, would be much easier to absorb. However, it has been proven in research studies that the ideal digestibility and absorption rates occur in small-chain peptides. We like to refer to this as the ‘Goldilocks principle’.
Intact protein means the dog has to work harder to digest and break down the protein.
Singular amino acids are too small to be absorbed efficiently and may be wasted.
Peptides (chains of 2 or 3 amino acids) are perfect to be easily digested and readily absorbed.
We don’t make claims that we cannot back up with science. Read about our research in conjunction with the experts at Nofima and the University of Liège, whilst we developed the Hypoallergenic Healthy Living recipe.
Freshly Prepared Hydrolysed Salmon (32.5%), Potato, Sweet Potato, Hydrolysed Dried Salmon (15.5%), Salmon Oil (6%), Hydrolysed Salmon Gravy (2.5%), Coconut Oil (2%),
Beet Pulp, Minerals, Wellness Blend™ 0.6% (Seaweed 0.1%, Turmeric 0.1%, Orange 0.1%, Linseed 0.1%, Carrot 0.1%, Chamomile 0.1%, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) 175 mg/kg,
Mannanoligosaccharides (MOS) 50 mg/kg), Dried Marigold (Source of Lutein)
* Each kibble has a tolerance of +/- 1 mm.
| Expected weight of adult dog (kg) | 2–4 Months | 4–6 Months | 6–12 Months | 12–15 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | 45–70 | 65–75 | 60–Adult | Adult |
| 5–10 | 95–155 | 140–165 | 140–Adult | Adult |
| 11–20 | 145–260 | 230–270 | 220–275 | Adult |
| 21–30 | 200–385 | 330–395 | 300–380 | 315–325 |
| 31–45 | 280–535 | 450–540 | 385–485 | 410–425 |
The feeding guide above is shown in grams (g) per day. All animals are different and the guidelines should be adapted to take into account the breed, age, temperament and activity level of the individual animal. When changing foods, please introduce gradually over a period of two weeks. Always ensure that fresh, clean water is available.
| Weight of Dog (kg) | Adult (grams per day) |
|---|---|
| 1–5 | 25–80 |
| 5–10 | 80–140 |
| 10–20 | 140–235 |
| 20–30 | 235–315 |
| 30–40 | 315–390 |
| 40+ | 390+ |
The feeding guide above is shown in grams (g) per day. All animals are different and the guidelines should be adapted to take into account the breed, age, temperament and activity level of the individual animal. When changing foods, please introduce gradually over a period of two weeks. Always ensure that fresh, clean water is available.
| Weight of Dog (kg) | Senior (grams per day) |
|---|---|
| 1–5 | 25–80 |
| 5–10 | 80–130 |
| 10–20 | 130–225 |
| 20–30 | 225–300 |
| 30–40 | 300–375 |
| 40+ | 375+ |
The feeding guide above is shown in grams (g) per day. All animals are different and the guidelines should be adapted to take into account the breed, age, temperament and activity level of the individual animal. When changing foods, please introduce gradually over a period of two weeks. Always ensure that fresh, clean water is available.