Nathans Veterinary Dental Care is a Hydrolysed based dog food, and is nutritionally complete for Adult and Senior Dogs to help to reduce harmful bacteria and promotes better overall oral health for dogs.
 
Hydrolysed Dog Food for Weight Control & Joint Care:
Choosing the best hydrolysed dog food for Dental Issues can be tricky. Hydrolysed dog food addresses specific issues and as a result is often recommended by a Vet.
Maintaining Dental health is crucial for dogs because it directly impacts their overall well-being and quality of life. Over 80% of dogs over the age of three suffer from some form of dental disease. Poor oral hygiene can lead to painful conditions affecting a dog’s ability to eat, groom, and stay active.
 
Maintaining good dental hygiene not only prevents discomfort and bad breath but also protects against more serious systemic health problems. Bacteria from an infected mouth can enter the bloodstream and affect major organs, contributing to heart disease, kidney issues, and liver damage. Regular dental care - including professional cleanings, at-home brushing, and nutritional strategies helps to reduce harmful bacteria and promotes better overall health for dogs.
 
The Science Behind Hydrolysed Protein for Dental Care:
Nathans Veterinary Dental Care Dog Food is carefully made by hydrolysing the Protein to make it more beneficial to the dog once they eat the food. This process involves natural enzymes that are added to the fresh meat. These enzymes digest (hydrolyse) the intact protein into smaller bonds, making the protein easier for the dog to absorb and benefit from. Furthermore, aroma and taste is increased whilst reducing the allergenic potential of the original protein. It is all about making the protein structure just right.
 
Hydrolysed Protein is best, Protein is the number 1 ingredient that causes food-related health issues in dogs. As a result, hydrolysing the protein molecules is a great way to vastly reduce the chance of protein causing an issue. As a result, can leave your dog feeling a lot more satisfied, increasing the feeling of satiety, and can lead to a decrease in body weight gain.
 
By hydrolysing 100% of the protein and excluding grain completely, it is easy to see why Nathans could be considered the best hydrolysed dog food available today, and when you take into account the remarkable Freshtrusion cooking process that allows a high proportion of fresh meat to be used in our recipes, Nathans is an obvious choice!
 
Dental Care Specific Benefits:
Collagen Peptides: Collagen peptides, derived from hydrolysed collagen, play a vital role in supporting gum tissue repair and reducing inflammation associated with periodontal disease. Studies have shown that collagen peptide supplementation can significantly improve indicators of gum health, such as bleeding on probing and tissue regeneration. These benefits stem from collagen peptides’ ability to promote collagen synthesis, which is essential for healing and maintaining healthy gingival structures.
 
Antimicrobial Peptides: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) like LL-37 and β-defensins are naturally produced in the gums and play a critical role in oral immune defence. LL-37 stimulates gingival fibroblasts to produce growth factors and collagen, supporting tissue repair, while β-defensins help form a Bone protective barrier that prevents bacterial invasion. These peptides contribute to maintaining a healthy oral microbiome, reducing inflammation, and preventing periodontal disease. Their dual action of combating microbes and aiding in tissue regeneration, makes them key players in maintaining gum health and preventing oral infection. 
Prebiotics MOS and FOS: Prebiotics MOS and FOS help improve dogs’ breath by supporting a healthier oral microbiome and reducing sulphur-producing bacteria linked to bad odour.
 
Plaque Defence Blend:
Sodium Hexametaphosphate: Helps reduce tartar and tooth staining in dogs by preventing mineral buildup on teeth.
Seaweed: Supports dogs’ oral health by reducing plaque and tartar through its natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Peppermint: Supports dogs’ oral hygiene by reducing bacteria, soothing gum inflammation, and freshening breath through its natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cranberry: Helps prevent plaque and gum disease in dogs by stopping harmful bacteria from sticking to teeth and gums.
Green Tea Extract: Promotes oral health in dogs by reducing harmful bacteria and inflammation, helping prevent gum disease and tooth decay.
 
Ingredients:
Freshly Prepared Hydrolysed Turkey (29.5%), Sweet Potato, Potato, Hydrolysed Dried Salmon (12.5%), Turkey Fat (8%), Beet Pulp, Cellulose (2.5%), Hydrolysed Turkey Gravy (2%), Plaque DefenceTM 2% (Sodium Hexametaphosphate 6,150 mg/kg, Seaweed 0.6%, Peppermint 0.4%, Cranberry 0.2%, Green Tea Extract 0.2%), Minerals, Dried Marigold (Source of Lutin), Fructooligosaccharides (FOS, 175 mg/kg), Mannanoligosaccharides (MOS, 50 mg/kg)
 
Analytical Constituents:
Protein (Crude) 21%, Fat (Crude) 14.5%. Fibre (Crude) 5%. Ash (Crude) 8.5%. Moisture 8%. NFE 43%. Metabolisable Energy 356 kcal/100g. Omega-6 3.5%. Omega-3 1%. Calcium 1.1%. Phosphorus 0.9%. Collagen 3%
 
Nutritional Additives per kg:
Vitamins: A 14,423 IU, D3 2,000 IU, E 96 IU. Trace Elements: Zinc 48mg. Iron 48mg. Manganese 34mg. Copper 14mg. Iodine 0.96mg. Selenium 0.29mg
 
Amino Acids:
Methionine 1,809mg
 
 
Sizes Available: 1.5kg, 10kg