Performatrin Flashcards

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Explain Performatrin

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  • Uses hormone-free meats
  • No artificial colours, preservatives, flavours
  • Scientifically formulated
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What are nutraceuticals?

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Ingredients that have benefits past their nutritional value. Omegas for skin and coat.

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Explain the three tier dental approach

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  1. Fibre gives kibble better scrubbing ability to remove plaque
  2. Size promotes chewing, brushing and cleaning action
  3. Sodium tripolyphosphate prevents the formation of tartar
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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
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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
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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
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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
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