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HPM Prev - Junior Dog Special Large
HPM Prev - Junior Dog Special Large
  • Supports healthy growth
  • Controls weight gain
  • Supports joints and muscle development

VETERINARY HPM®

Premium Dog Food for Large Breeds | HPM Junior

VETERINARY HPM® Junior Large Dog provides a complete diet for young dogs of large breeds
(adult weight over 25 kg), after peak growth from 8 to 18 months.

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Now that your large breed puppy is around 8-18 months old, it has reached the adolescent stage when the body is almost fully developed, and the rapid growth stage has peaked. In this “teenager” lifestage, your young adult dog also has changing nutritional needs requiring a slightly different diet that’s formulated to maintain healthy weight gain over time and protect joints. It’s time to gradually switch from puppy food to a recipe that provides junior large dogs dense calories, low carbs and high protein. VETERINARY HPM® Junior Large Dog* dry dog food is formulated for dogs who will grow up to be over 25 kg.

Healthy growth
 VETERINARY HPM® Junior Large Dog is an energy-dense dry dog food with a high 35% protein content (87% from animal sources) and low carbohydrates (28%) mean lots of energy for playing and running.

Controls growth and weight gain
 The low 28% carbohydrate content helps keep growth steady over time to prevent rapid or excessive weight gain. When your young dog aged 8-18 months old is fed the recommended rations, VETERINARY HPM® Junior Large Dog dry dog food provides the ideal energy density levels for this end-of-growth period through adulthood.  

Builds muscle mass
 With a high protein content of 35% (87% from animal sources), your adolescent large breed dog will develop lean and strong muscle to keep it physically active and coordinated.  

Supports joint health
 A strong musculoskeletal system is essential for both everyday mobility and high-energy physical activities. VETERINARY HPM® Junior Large Dog gives your young dog the high-quality protein it needs to maintain healthy joints and help prevent osteoarticular issues.

Healthy digestive system
 To help your dog's digestive tract function properly, this formula provides prebiotics and postbiotics that are scientifically proven to support beneficial flora and a healthy microbiome. Psyllium fibre maintains regular digestion and stool, while bentonite ensures normal stool odour and consistency. 77% of junior large breed dogs developed digestive tolerance (1) after one month.

VETERINARY HPM® Junior Large Dog also contains supplements like omega-3 fish oil to improve the skin and coat.

VETERINARY HPM® does not contain any artificial colours, and flavours.

*Recyclable bags available today only in 400g, 1.5kg, and 3kg sizes

Benefits

High protein contributes to muscle development after the growth peak.

The adapted energy density helps prevent excess weight gain and joint troubles.

Naturally present chondroitine sulfate and glucosamine help joint growth and elasticity.

35% high-quality protein promotes lean muscle mass development

Gentle, functional ingredients promote a healthy gut flora, regular digestive movement, and normal stools.

Ration

Body weight (kg) Daily ration (g/day)
Age (months)
8 9-11 12-14 15-16 17-18
14 380
15 400 360 320
20 480 435 385 355
25 560 505 450 410 375
30 630 570 505 465 420
35 700 630 560 515 465
40 765 690 610 560 510
45 830 745 660 605 550
50 800 710 650 590
55 755 695 630
60 805 735 670
70 815 740

*These amounts are approximate and may vary depending on the breed and the young dog activity level.

Composition

Dehydrated pork and poultry proteins; Rice; Peas; Poultry Fats; Lignocellulose; Hydrolysed pork and poultry proteins; Dried (sugar) beet pulp; Minerals; Fish oil; Linseed; Fructo-oligosaccharides; Psyllium fibre (Plantago (L.) spp.); Inactivated brewer’s yeast; Inactivated Lactobacillus helveticus.

Ingredients

Bentonite (0.5%)
Protects the intestinal lining to regulate stool

Fructo-oligosaccharids & Lactobacilli (7 mg/kg)
Prebiotics & Postbiotics to help build beneficial digestive flora

Fish oil
Healthy coat and skin barrier function

L-carnitine (330 mg/kg)
Helps regulate metabolism to limit fat tissue buildup

Moisture
9
Protein
35
Animal to vegetal protein ratio (%)
87/13
Fat
15
Minerals
7.5
Crude cellulose
5.5
Total dietary fibre
9
NFE*
28
Starch
22
Calcium
1.1
Phosphorus
0.9
Ca/P ratio
1.2
Sodium
0.5
Omega-6
2.9
Omega-3
0.9
EPA+DHA
0.3
(in % of crude matter)

Vitamin A (IU/kg)
11000
Vitamin D3 (IU/kg)
1100
Vitamin E (mg/kg)
590
Vitamin B1 thiamine) (mg/kg)
3.8
Vitamin B2 (riboflavine) (mg/kg)
11
Vitamin B3 (PP. niacine. nicotinic ac) (mg/kg)
30
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic ac) (mg/kg)
26
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) (mg/kg)
3
Vitamin B9 (folic ac) (mg/kg)
0.48
Vitamin B12 (cobalamine) (mg/kg)
0.062
Choline (mg/kg)
3000
Taurine (mg/kg)
1500
Copper (mg/kg)
18
Iron (mg/kg)
260
Iodine (mg/kg)
2.6
Manganese (mg/kg)
26
Selenium (mg/kg)
0.4
Zinc (mg/kg)
160

bentonite (%)
0.5
heat-treated lactobacilli (mg/kg)
7
L-carnitine (mg/kg
330

ME** calculated (kcal/100g)***
358
PCR (g/Mcal)***
98
Energy from protein (%)
35
Energy from fat (%)
37
Energy from NFE*(%)
28
* Nitrogen Free Extract ** Metabolisable energy *** Protein to calorie ratio, calculated with NRC 2006

FAQ

Switching over to a new dog food can be a challenge in terms of taste and digestion. The best way to help your dog get used to VETERINARY HPM® Junior Special Diet for Large Breeds dry dog food is to do it gradually over a period of 5 to 7 days. The following schedule is recommended*: > Days 1 and 2: 75% current food + 25% VETERINARY HPM® > Days 3 and 4: 50% current food + 50% VETERINARY HPM® > Days 5 and 6: 25% current food + 75% VETERINARY HPM® > Day 7: 100% VETERINARY HPM® *Consult a veterinarian for expert nutritional advice adapted for your pet.

Your young adult dog will love VETERINARY HPM® Junior Special Diet for Large Breeds dry dog food because it’s delicious, but resist the urge to feed them every time they ask for more. This is a carefully formulated diet, so we strongly recommend following the standard daily rations for their weight and age. You will find our complete feeding guidelines on the bag, but your vet or vet technician can provide you with a feeding plan that is more customized for your pet. Consult a veterinarian for expert nutritional advice adapted for your pet.

The recommended minimum daily amount a dog should drink is 50-70 ml of water per kilogram of bodyweight. VETERINARY HPM® dry dog food is specially formulated with a higher protein content than other dry foods, which will encourage your young medium breed dog to naturally consume more water. Don’t worry because this is a good thing! It keeps them well hydrated, which is especially important in hot climates or during the warmer seasons. Consult a veterinarian for expert nutritional advice adapted for your pet.

Virbac has been producing the VETERINARY HPM® dry dog food brand since 2015. For close to four decades, we have made every effort and applied our extensive experience and expertise to meet quality standards. We also strive to satisfy pet owners everywhere by exceeding their expectations in terms of food traceability and safety. Consult a veterinarian for expert nutritional advice adapted for your pet.

[1] G. Chaix et al. Questionnaire-based pet owner evaluation of gastrointestinal tolerance of a new high protein low carbohydrate diet range in growing dogs. 58 Intern J Appl Res Vet Med Vol. 14, No.2, 2016

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