Because he only stays indoors, your dog's daily energy output may be very low. This indoor lifestyle and lower activity level can increase the risk of obesity in the small breed dog, who is already predisposed to extra weight gain. Lack of exercise can also slow intestinal transit, contributing to poor digestive health.High Digestibility
Contains Highly Digestible Proteins for the Small Breed Adult Dog
The small breed dog has a lower capacity to digest proteins than dogs of other sizes. Their sometimes sedentary lifestyle is also a factor contributing to constipation and intestinal fermentation. Proper nutrition is important to increase the digestive performance of small breed dogs.
MINI INDOOR ADULT 21 contains hyper-digestible L.I.P. (limited indigestible proteins - over 98% digestible) and a balanced fiber blend to ensure maximum digestive comfort for dogs living exclusively indoors.
Body Condition
Promotes an Ideal Bodyweight for the Small Breed Adult Dog
The small breed dog is genetically predisposed to being overweight. This phenomenon is accentuated nowadays by its increasingly sedentary lifestyle. This means it has a reduced level of activity and expends less energy. In order to maintain good health in your dog, it is important to moderate calorie intake.
MINI INDOOR ADULT 21 provides an appropriate balance between calorie intake and the actual energy requirements of a small breed dog. This low fat diet can help to prevent the risk of obesity and maintain optimal body weight with the addition of L-Carnitine, which burns fat and conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), which preserve lean muscle tissue.
Tartar Reduction
Supports Healthy Oral Hygiene for the Small Breed Dog
Because the small breed dog has small jaws, it has increased bucco-dental sensitivity caused by the deposit of dental plaque and tartar formation. This results in inflamed gums, or even loosening of the teeth and bad breath.
MINI INDOOR ADULT 21 contains Tartar Reduction, an innovation that helps to maintain good bucco-dental hygiene. The texture of the kibbles has been specially designed to produce a brushing effect reducing the formation of dental plaque. These nutrients also include captors, which trap calcium present in the saliva and slow tartar development.
For Odor Reduction
Fecal smells result from the presence of about 200 volatile compounds. These compounds are formed during bacterial breakdown of the contents in the large intestines.
MINI INDOOR ADULT 21 stimulates the good digestive flora, helps to protect the intestinal mucosa, absorbs toxins and contributes to the reduction of stool odors.
Recommended Feeding GuideWhen changing your pet's diet, gradually mix food over a 5-7 day period, increasing daily the amount of new food added so that 100% of the new food will be provided to the pet by day seven.
For adult small breed dogs, food may be served right from the bag or moistened with warm water, if desired. For puppies and nursing females, we recommend MINI Babydog 30 or MINI Puppy 33 Formula. Always remember to provide your pet with clean, fresh water at all times. For your pet's health, see your veterinarian regularly.
This is only a guide. Optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, temperament, activity level and environment.
Adult Weight (lbs): Indoor
2 lbs: 1/4 c
4 lbs: ½ c
6 lbs: ¾ c
8 lbs: ¾ c
10 lbs: 1 c
12 lbs: 1 1/8 c
14 lbs: 1 ¼ c
16 lbs: 1 3/8 c
18 lbs: 1 ½ c
20 lbs: 1 ½ c
Adult Weight (lbs): Activity (1 Hour/Day)
2 lbs: 3/8 c
4 lbs: ½ c
6 lbs: ¾ c
8 lbs: 7/8 c
10 lbs: 1 c
12 lbs: 1 1/4 c
14 lbs: 1 3/8 c
16 lbs: 1 1/2 c
18 lbs: 1 5/8 c
20 lbs: 1 3/4c
Ingredients
Chicken meal, chicken, rice, brown rice, barley, oatmeal, chicken fat (naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract and citric acid), wheat gluten, natural flavors, dried beet pulp, soya oil, fish oil, dried brewers yeast, dried egg powder, sodium silico aluminate, salt, calcium sulfate, potassium chloride, L-tyrosine, fructo oligosaccharides, DL-methionine, L-lysine, sodium tripolyphosphate, calcium carbonate, dried alfalfa, flax seed, Vitamins [dl-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C*), biotin, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), niacin, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, riboflavin (vitamin B2)], choline chloride, magnesium oxide, Trace Minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], dried spinach, taurine*, L-carnitine, dried apples, sweet potatoes, blueberries, garlic, ginger.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein Minimum 21.0%, Crude Fat Minimum 14.0%, Crude Fiber Maximum 4.1%, Moisture Maximum 10.0%, Vitamin E Minimum 600 mg/kg, Vitamin C* Minimum 300 mg/kg, L-Carnitine* Minimum 100 mg/kg, *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile.