Nathans Veterinary Gastrointestinal is a Hydrolysed based dog food, and is nutritionally complete for Adult Dogs (or younger dogs if recommended and under supervision of your Vet). The Gastrointestinal formula is Scientifically developed to control and manage digestive issues mainly caused by protein issues and intolerances.
 
Hydrolysed Dog Food for Gastrointestinal & Digestive Issues:
Choosing the best hydrolysed dog food for gastrointestinal & digestive issues can be tricky. Hydrolysed dog food addresses a specific issue. As a result, it is often Vet recommended.
The issue may be an intolerance. Equally it could be a more severe allergic reaction. Either way, selecting a food that is scientifically designed to alleviate the symptoms is crucial.
Digestive upset is a common symptom of a negative food reaction. The result of which can be frequent and voluminous, soft or loose stools. Diarrhoea can be present in all shapes and forms. From loose/runny poo all the way to liquid poo. Either way, digestive or gastrointestinal issues are not pleasant for your dog or indeed you as a dog owner!
In more severe cases, there may be blood or mucus in the stools. Your dog may also have constipation and be straining to go to the toilet. In addition, they me also start to show signs of being more lethargic and have a loss of appetite.
 
The Science Behind Hydrolysed Protein for Gastrointestinal & Digestive Health:
Nathans Veterinary Gastrointestinal dog food is carefully made using Freshtrusion HDP (Highly Digestible Protein). In this process, natural enzymes are added to the fresh meat. These enzymes digest (hydrolyse) the intact protein into di-peptides, tri-peptides and free amino acids.
Consequently, these smaller di and tri-peptides are easier for the digestive system 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, symptoms of adverse food reactions such as digestive and tummy upset can be alleviated or eradicated.
 
But what if the trigger ingredient is actually grain? Did you know that most of the Hydrolysed dry dog foods currently available today contains Soya or grain?! But in order to make our Gastrointestinal recipe one of the best hydrolysed dog food available, we have gone one step further and removed any grain from the our ingredient list so you can confidently selece a dog food that excludes the top two trigger ingredients: Intact protein molecules & Grain.
 
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 muscle meat to be used in our recipes, Nathans is an obvious choice!
 
Gastrointestinal & Digestive Benefits:
However, the best hydrolysed dog food doesn’t just rely on highly digestible protein. Or the exclusion of common trigger ingredients like grain. Nathans goes one step further by including specific supplementation in the form of Pre, pro and post-biotics! Simply put, Prebiotics are a type of fibre that the good bacteria (probiotics) feed on. Postbiotics are the result of that feeding process.
 
The compounds present in postbiotics were found to have beneficial effects on digestive health, immune function and the anti-inflammatory response. Moreover, these compounds also serve to reduce stool odour!
 
The gastrointestinal/digestive system is complex. However, the benefits of feeding a food created especially for gastrointestinal & digestive issues are many:
Nourished gut microbiome through renewal of intestinal-wall cells. This is a result of using hydrolysed turkey protein.
Collagen peptides help to maintain the ‘barrier function’ of the intestines. As a result, unwanted pathogens and bacteria are not absorbed.
The immune system is strengthened as a result of improved digestion and absorption. This is combined with the beneficial effects of the postbiotics.
Highly hypoallergenic as a result of the short chain, di and tri-peptide amino acids. It is more difficult for the body to recognise these smaller molecules. As a result, the risk of an allergic reaction is reduced. Moreover, the digestive system has less work to do as these proteins are already partially broken-down.
Additional fibre enrichment further improves absorption of nutrients and stool quality.
 
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Ingredients:
Freshly Prepared Hydrolysed Turkey (26 %), Sweet Potato, Potato, Hydrolysed Dried Turkey (11.5 %), Turkey Fat (9 %), Pea Protein, Lignocellulose (2.5 %), Hydrolysed Turkey Gravy (2.5 %), Minerals, Dried Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) (0.4 %), Dried Marigold (Source of Lutein)
 
Analytical Constituents:
Protein (Crude) 25%, Fat (Crude) 15.5%. Fibre (Crude) 4%. Ash (Crude) 7%. Moisture 8%. NFE 40.5%. Metabolisable Energy 374 kcal/100g. Omega-6 3.1%. Omega-3 0.6%. Calcium 1%. Phosphorus 0.7%. Collagen 1.9%
 
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 1.04mg. Selenium 0.29mg
 
 
Sizes Available: 1.5kg, 10kg