Q & A
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Q:
1. Animal Derivatives are a good source of protein and other essential nutrients for dogs.
A:‘Meat and animal derivatives' are the parts of an animal not classed as ‘flesh’ or ‘meat’ (striated muscle) and include organs such as the liver, kidneys and the heart.
Petfood that is complete and balanced must provide all the essential nutrients needed by your dog, which in nature they obtain from eating the whole animal.
These parts of the animal contain high levels of essential nutrients including various vitamins and minerals. They are often rich sources of amino acids. For example, liver contains a sulphur amino acid called taurine, which helps to keep your dog's eyes and heart healthy
The use of Meat & Animal Derivatives is highly regulated and we only use materials that meet specific quality standards. All the meat & animal derivatives we use in PEDIGREE® comes from animals that have been passed fit for human consumption.
The meat and animal derivatives available to us to use depends on the season, and also on our supply chain, since we use those materials not required for the human food chain. This means that we vary some of the meat and animal derivatives in our recipes depending on what's available on the day, to help us ensure that your pet gets the right nutrition and the best quality food every time. On the label, we always state the variety that is guaranteed, but in addition to this, recipes can also contain other meat and animal derivatives, such as chicken, turkey, lamb or tripe.
Q:8. Our dental care products are scientifically proven to help support healthy gums and teeth
A:Your dog may not be able to tell you when something is wrong, but sadly 4 out of 5 dogs over the age of 3 years have gum disease. This is caused by plaque and tartar build-up around the gum line.
The best way to care for your dog’s teeth is daily toothbrushing. If this is not practical, PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX™ are a great way to care for your dog’s teeth.
Through a combination of a special texture and active ingredients, daily PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX™ are scientifically proven to help reduce plaque and tartar build-up when fed as part of a regular oral care regime.
Q:9. Our Treats
A:Healthy treats for happy dogs. Whether it be for training, rewarding or just playing, PEDIGREE® Treats offer a tasty and responsible way to do this. We consult with experts in nutrition, obesity, dentistry and dog behaviour to deliver best in class chews, treats and biscuits. All our products have clear feeding guides to help reduce risk of overweight dogs. We use a maximum hardness level to help avoid tooth fracture and we avoid ingredients that are not appropriate for dogs, for example fluoride and garlic.
More specifically, not only are DENTASTIX™ scientifically proven to reduce the build-up of plaque and tartar, they are also low in fat, with no added sugar, artificial colours or flavours. The rest of our PEDIGREE® treats contain Omega 3 fatty acids to help keep your dog fit for life, Vitamins to help maintain his natural defences, Minerals including calcium to help give him strong bones, and they are also free from artificial colours and flavours.