Veterinarians often advise not to give extras to a dog that is on a struvite prevention diet. Treats may undermine the effect of the special diet. However TROVET has developed a dietary treat that supports a struvite prevention diet, in order to give you the possibility to treat your dog.
A suited dietary supportive treat for struvite problems is the Multi Purpose Treat (Rabbit) | MRT.
For a complete overview of indications and suited treats, see our TROVET Treats Indicator.
Bladder stones are not found in every case of urinary tract infection. However, the chance that struvite (the most prevalent sort of bladder stones) will form in the urine is tremendously increased. The infection causes a rise of the pH in the urine. When urinary pH is high, there is an increased chance of struvite formation. To prevent animals with a urinary tract infection from getting struvite, it is recommended to feed a struvite prevention diet.
In case of preventing and fighting struvite it is wise to give wet food next to dry food. Wet food will increase the volume of urine, which causes the animal to urinate more frequently. The effect will increase when the amount of wet food increases.
Your dog is on a hypoallergenic diet because of food hypersensitivity. This means your dog is reacting well to the protein or carbohydrate source it is currently eating. When giving your dog something extra, you will risk giving something which can trigger a hypersensitivity reaction.
Every extra ingredient can cause a hypersensitivity reaction. TROVET has developed multiple treats which are correlated with the different hypoallergenic diets.
Always consult your veterinarian before feeding treats. Please see the TROVET Treats Indicator for more specifications of the treats.
Obesity is a common problem in dogs, with radical health consequences. Some of these consequences are diabetes, kidney problems, joint problems, reduced fertility. Obesity can also impede a physical examination done by the veterinarian and increase the risk of complications during narcosis. That is why it is very important to treat obesity or better yet: prevent it.
There are different ways to let your dog lose weight.
With slimming, the goal is to get the body to use a part of the fat reserves. This can be done by giving the animal less food than it essentially needs. The downside of this is that your dog will get hungry.
A light food is composed to provide less energy and to reduce hunger. The reduction of hunger is done by adding extra fibres. These fibres fill the intestine, which promotes satiety.
A suitable food for responsible dieting is Weight & Diabetic. This food has a low fat and energy content and contains extra fibres, which help prolongate satiety after a meal. This diet is enriched with extra vitamins and minerals, in order to meet the daily requirements, despite the reduced food intake.
When the target weight is reached it is possible to gradually switch to a maintenance food. It is also possible to feed Weight & Diabetic for life. Regularly check the weight and body condition score of your dog
A piece of cheese or a slice of sausage as a treat is of course very appreciated by your dog. But do realise that what for us is ‘just’ one slice of sausage, can relatively be a lot for your dog. It is better to reward your dog with a responsible snack. TROVET has developed special treats for this, which have adjusted energy contents.
When your dog, despite dieting, is not losing weight or even gaining weight, it is important to check if your dog can overeat. Is it possible that your dog is eating more somewhere else (i.e. a dog that is outside a lot). Is clear who of the owners feeds your dog? Is it possible that multiple owners feed your dog, without knowing? Making rules and clear agreements is very important. Another common mistake is that the daily recommended amount is seen as a portion and is fed multiple times a day.
Mobility & Geriatrics focuses on the most prevalent age defect in dogs. One of the most important changes an old dog has to deal with is the reduced function and mobility of the joints. Mobility & Geriatrics contains glucosamine, chondroitin and hydrolysed collagen to support the joints.
Mobility & Geriatrics also supports the functions of the important organs, such as liver and kidneys, which get less active with age. For example, the phosphorus content is lowered and the protein content is adjusted to support the kidneys.
In the present and future, dogs will continue to live longer and it is important to keep in mind that older dogs require an adjusted diet. A proper diet for old animals can prevent problems with bodyweight, kidneys, liver, musculoskeletal system, digestion, to name a few important ones.
Dogs with joint problems will suffer extra from this when they are overweight. This means it is recommended to let the patients lose weight. Sadly enough this is not always as easy. A joint problem will probably cause the animal to be less active, preventing weight loss. This can result in a vicious circle. A diet targeted at weight loss is Weight & Diabetic. This food has a low fat and energy content and contains extra fibres, which help prolongate satiety after a meal. This diet is enriched with extra vitamins and minerals, in order to meet the daily requirements, despite the reduced food intake.
At the same time as the diet, you can support the joint function of your cat with the help of a supplement. TROVET Mobility is a joint supporting supplement. This supplement contains all the necessary substances to support joint repair (glucosaminoglycans or GAGs), namely: glucosamine, chondroitin, keratin, heparin and dermatin sulfate.
Mobility is a supplement that can be given next to regular (dietary) food. This way it is possible to support the joint function. This supplement contains important nutrients to support joint repair, so called glucosaminoglycans (GAGs). These nutrients are: glucosamine, chondroitin, heparin, dermatan sulfate and keratin. These nutrients have the following functions in the joint:
The glucosaminoglycans are supplied via natural sources (green lipped mussel, fish cartilage and abalone) and are not harmful to the body. They can be given to young dogs with growing pains, as prevention and support of working dogs and dogs in sports, but also dogs with joint problems at a later age such as osteoarthritis.
