Glucosamine and chondroitin are naturally occurring nutrients which are involved in the production of cartilage within joints. Cartilage is continually being broken down and rebuilt in the body, and these nutrients are essential to ensure that he building process continues and the breakdown is not excessive. In most healthy adult dogs there is sufficient produced by the body however, in some dogs additional supplementation via the food is necessary. Most of the Cagatay dog foods contain both nutrients, with raised levels in the food for large breeds, Whilst additional supplementation with pills and powders is not necessarily harmful, as excess is excreted in the urine, it can be a waste of money.

It is always advisable to introduce a new dog food gradually. Even if the flavour or meat type is similar every recipe will taste slightly different to our dogs. Begin by mixing approximately ¼ of the new food with the current food, and then increase little by little over a period of about a week until the new food is the only food offered. Always remember not to overfeed and if your dog rejects the mixed food return to the original food and then begin again on another day.

Some dogs do prefer wet food however, dry feeding can be more convenient and cost effective. To introduce your dog to dry food for the first time it is advisable to do so very gradually by mixing a little dry food in with the wet food. It is often the texture of the dry food that the dog can find unusual, so do not be worried if it rejects the dry food at first. You can also soften the food with a little warm water, never milk because by adding milk to a nutritionally complete food, it will add fat, sugar and protein and so will potentially unbalance the diet and some dogs, have an intolerance to lactose contained in particularly cow’s milk which causes loose faeces and sometimes vomiting. You can also offer one or two kibbles by hand as a treat before its main meal. Once it has accepted a few kibbles you can increase the proportion of dry to wet food over a period of around a week, until dry is the only food offered.

Puppy and HE Puppy both contain more protein and energy than the adult foods. They are perfectly suitable for adult dogs however, they can cause excessive weight gain if the dogs does not require these extra nutrients. If your dog is exercising intensely or does not tend to maintain a regular weight, the Puppy and HE Puppy might be more suitable however, generally the adult foods are more suited to dogs over 1 year old.

Dogs can cope perfectly well with the same food for the whole of their life if that food is nutritionally balanced and of good quality. However, some dogs naturally prefer a variety of flavours. This does not mean that there is anything necessarily wrong with the food. It is extremely rare for a dog to develop any sensitivity or allergy to a good quality food but by introducing a variety of flavours to your dog when they are young will generally also make them more tolerant of changes in later life.

Using dry food throughout a dog’s life is perfectly suitable so long as the food is correctly formulated. Dry food has been available on the market for over 40 years and there is no evidence to suggest that it causes any problems at all. A good dry food is certainly far better than a poor wet food. It is also good for maintaining healthy, clean teeth, which can be a particular problem for dogs. It is also more convenient and cost effective than most wet foods.

Detection of protein and white blood cells in urine usually indicates an impaired kidney function.

This situation; infection can result from a wide variety of causes, including old age, trauma, illness, and poisoning.

In addition, malnutrition may also cause this, but malnutrition can only occur if it persists for a long time, kidney and liver problems can be seen.

This kind of ailments can also be seen in the processes when the kidneys remove excess, unwanted minerals, amino acids and mycotoxins from the body.

It is imperative to investigate why the condition is caused before making a diagnosis. For example; Other factors such as the period after which the disease occurs, the age of the dog and the environmental conditions are also extremely important.

If a kidney disease is suspected, it will be much more convenient for the dog to be fed with a food with a low protein level and a high digestive rate.

In such cases, Bonacibo Form formula should ideally be used.

The natural instinct of most dogs is to consume as much as possible and as quickly as possible, as they would normally compete for limited food in the wild. This means that domestic dogs can easily put on excessive weight if they are offered too much food. It is important to weigh the quantity of food that you offer and use the quantities on the pack as a guide. Exercise is obviously essential to maintain good body weight and condition, and treats and snacks should be healthy and given in limited amounts. It is also important to feed a complete, balanced diet, as imbalances can also lead to weight gain. For your dog to lose weight in a healthy way, you can feed Bonacibo Form petfood at the rates specified on the pack until weight loss is achieved.