Performatrin Flashcards
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Explain Performatrin
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- Uses hormone-free meats
- No artificial colours, preservatives, flavours
- Scientifically formulated
2
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What are nutraceuticals?
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Ingredients that have benefits past their nutritional value. Omegas for skin and coat.
3
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Explain the three tier dental approach
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- Fibre gives kibble better scrubbing ability to remove plaque
- Size promotes chewing, brushing and cleaning action
- Sodium tripolyphosphate prevents the formation of tartar
4
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Explain the small breed formula.
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- Available for all life stages (puppy, healthy weight, senior, adult)
- small kibble size
- omegas doe healthy skin and coat
- have a faster metabolism and longer digestive tract, made with that in mind
- high-quality chicken is first ingredient, and chicken meal and eggs, which give highly digestible key amino acids, maintaining proper muscle and bone mass
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Explain large breed formula
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- Available in all stages
- omegas for skin and coat
- larger kibble encourages chewing, causing the dog to eat slower, which aids in digestion (large breed dogs have slower metabolism and shorter digestive tract)
- chicken, chicken meal and eggs support healthy muscle and bone mass
- Glucosamine and chondroitin support joint and cartilage health
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Explain chicken and rice formula
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- for all breeds/sizes, available in all stages
- chicken is first ingredient, as well as chicken meal and eggs, supporting healthy muscle and bone mass
- has probiotics, like chicory root extract, which support the digestive tract
- added antioxidants support immune system
- includes a cheated form of key trace minerals that help with absorption
- omegas for skin and coat
- dental care
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Explain lamb and brown rice formula
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- good for all sizes and breeds, available in all stages
- lamb meal is first ingredient, provides great taste and supports healthy muscle and bone mass
- glucosamine and chondroitin to support cartilage
- has omegas for skin and coat
- probiotics for digestive health
- dental care
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Explain grain-free formula
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- only available in adult, good for all sizes and breeds
- 100% grain-free
- chicken, chicken meal help maintain muscle and bone mass
- omegas for skin and coat
- antioxidants for immune health
- key trace minerals for absorption
9
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Explain benefits of wet food
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- may help picky eaters
- can be used as a compliment to dry food
- good for senior dogs who have lost interest in their food
- can give diversity in dog’s meals (rotation)
- have higher volume of food due to water, but same amount of calories, satisfying appetites but not over feeding
- 70-78% water, increasing hydration
- longer shelf life since they are sealed tightly
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Explain kitten formula
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- good for kittens, pregnant or nursing cats
- has taurine supplements, good for heart and vision development
- has DHA and omega-3 fatty acid to help support brain development
- chicken, chicken meal and eggs for bone and muscle health
- omegas for skin and coat
- probiotics for digestive health
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Explain adult cat formula
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- has cranberries and magnesium to reduce urinary crystals
- omegas for skin and coat
- antioxidants for immune system health
- probiotics for digestive health
- dental care
- chicken, etc for muscle and bone mass
12
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Explain indoor cat formula
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- has chicken as first ingredient, but 10% less energy per kg to suit more laid back lifestyle
- highly digestible formulas with prebiotics to support digestive system and reduce litter box cleanup and odour
- good for families with multiple cats: has L-Carnitine which burns fat in overweight cats, has energy levels suitable for cats with varying body conditions
- omegas for skin and coat
- dental care
- chicken, etc for muscle and bone mass
13
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Explain hairball formula
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- has a blend of natural fibres to reduce formation of hair balls in stomach and encourage movement of hair through digestive system
- omegas for skin and cost (reduces shedding)
- chicken, etc for muscle and bone mass
- antioxidants for immune system
- dental care
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Explain healthy weight formula
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- reduced fat and 18% less calories per kg. Also has l-carnitine which helps burn fat
- has optimal blend of fibre to satisfy appetite and aid in digestion
- chicken, etc for muscle and bone mass
- omegas for skin and coat
- dental care
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Explain senior cat formula
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- contains low levels of sodium (40%) and moderate levels of phosphorus to ease kidney strain
- supplemented with taurine for heart health
- chicken, etc for muscle and bone mass
- omegas for skin and coat
- less calories for weight maintenance
- antioxidants for immune system