Q & A
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5. Our main meal products are 100% Complete and Balanced
A:PEDIGREE® main meal products are 100% Complete and Balanced, meaning they are formulated to meet the nutrient requirements of your dog according to his lifestage or lifestyle. They contain the right levels of energy and nutrients that your dog requires for a happy healthy life.
All of our foods have a feeding guide to help you ensure your dog is fed the correct amount of calories for his lifestage and lifestyle. The nutrients your dog requires are balanced for the energy your pet needs for a healthy weight.
Q:6. Our foods do not cause diarrhoea when introduced and fed according to feeding instructions
A:We have strict specifications for the ingredients we use in our pet foods. We only purchase ingredients from suppliers that meet our rigorous approval process. All our pet foods must meet strict digestibility targets.
One of the most visible signs of health in a dog is their faeces. When a pet has diarrhoea it is concerning to the owner, and the cause is often linked to the food the pet is eating. However, diarrhoea is far more likely to be a result of illness, stress, or eating prey (wild mice or birds), human foods or foods found in bins or on the street.
Changing your dog's diet too quickly is another common cause of diarrhoea. Remember that if you're switching your dog from one food to another, you'll need to do it gradually over a period of around a week.
Q:7. Food Allergies
A:A small percentage of the pet population suffers from allergies, most of which are not related to diet. The majority of pet allergies are in response to environmental factors such as pollen, dust, fleas or mites.
Food allergies in pets are relatively rare and are estimated to account for less than 10% of all allergies. However, in the same way that some people cannot tolerate certain dietary components such as wheat gluten or cow’s milk protein, a small number of pets have allergies or dietary sensitivity to foods such as beef, wheat or dairy. The exact ingredients which affect a pet will vary between individuals, just as with people. Such pets may benefit from special diets with selected protein and carbohydrate sources, fed under veterinary advice, in order to avoid the specific ingredients which trigger their allergic response. However, such cases are in the minority and most dogs enjoy eating a variety of ingredients without any problems.
If you're worried your dog might have a food allergy, take them to see your vet. Your vet will be able to help diagnose any problems.