Canine dermatological disorders have been recognised by veterinary surgeons as a major issue in small animal practice, with an estimated 15–30% of the dog population worldwide affected by skin conditions.
Our peptide technology process enhances the digestibility and bioavailability of freshly prepared meat.
We have developed a unique process that involves cooking fresh meat and fish ingredients in the presence of a natural enzyme, which breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.
The size of peptides play a crucial role in protein digestibility and absorption.
When protein is not effectively absorbed, it leads to a reduction in nutritional value.
Instinctively, you would assume that intact protein would be best for a dog to digest as it contains all the nutritional elements together as one.
Similarly, you might think that individual amino acids, broken down as small as possible, would be much easier to absorb. However, it has been proven in research studies that the ideal digestibility and absorption rates occur in small-chain peptides. We like to refer to this as the ‘Goldilocks principle’.
Intact protein means the dog has to work harder to digest and break down the protein.
Singular amino acids are too small to be absorbed efficiently and may be wasted.
Peptides (chains of 2 or 3 amino acids) are perfect to be easily digested and readily absorbed.
The increased absorption of peptides ensures an ideal supply of amino acid building blocks required for the synthesis of key proteins such as keratin (in hair and epidermis), collagen, and elastin (in the dermis layer) that are essential for skin strength, elasticity, and barrier function.
In addition, collagen peptides have been shown to have a number of beneficial effects on skin health, including increased collagen and elastin production, increased dermis thickness, increased hydration, and increased elasticity.
Dermatological problems can be the result of sensitivity or allergy to protein in the diet. By hydrolysing the protein to create small peptides, the likelihood of causing a reaction is minimal.
We don’t make claims that we cannot back up with science. Read about our research in conjunction with the experts at Nofima and Ghent University whilst we developed the Skin & Coat Care recipe.
* Each kibble has a tolerance of +/- 1 mm.
Weight of Adult Dog (kg)
Grams (g) Per Day
All animals are different and the guidelines should be adapted to take into account the breed, age, temperament and activity level of the individual animal. When changing foods, please introduce gradually over a period of two weeks. Always ensure that fresh, clean water is available.