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When your dog needs weight support

A lifetime study involving 48 Labrador Retrievers¹ found that dogs which were slim lived on average two years longer compared to their slightly overweight siblings (15% overweight). Weight problems can lead to all kinds of problems. Studies show that slim dogs have delayed onset of chronic illnesses.

It is likely that excess weight increases force on the joints due to extra fat tissue. Weight loss of 6 till 8% of the total body weight improves mobility in dogs with pain due to osteoarthritis.

Obese dogs of all breeds have an increased risk of a slipped disc in their spine. Next to this, obesity is also found to be a risk factor for dogs with heart diseases as it complicates the condition and makes the disease harder to treat. Fat tissue can be a source of constant inflammation throughout the body that can put dogs at risk for other diseases.

Obese dogs show an increased quality of life after successful weight loss.

How to manage a lifelong healthy weight:

Excess weight is easier to prevent than to treat, so keeping a lifelong healthy weight will help keeping dogs healthier and happier and maximize their lifespans.

How do you know when your dog suffers from being overweight? As a test, you should be able to feel the ribs but not see your dog’s ribs. If you cannot feel the ribs this suggests too much fat is probably covering the rib cast. This easy method gives an indication of the condition of your dog and whether you need to manage their body weight.

Boxby weight support helps to reduce weight gain and encourages healthy weight maintenance. This health supplement treat is ideal for overweight and diabetic dogs and is also suitable for seniors.

Science proved quality of BOXBY WEIGHT SUPPORT:

✔ Low and unsaturated fat level: 3.5%

Salmon is a healthy source of unsaturated fatty acids.

✔ With Salmon as easy digestible animal protein source

We use Salmon also as an easily digestible protein source. These proteins give your dog’s body an extra trigger to additional water intake. This helps to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight.

Salmon as an easily digestible source of protein provides essential amino-acids for quality of skin and coat and muscle growth.

✔ High fibre: 14% from sweet potato and tomato

Fibre is a complex carbohydrate. It's different from other carbohydrates because fibre is fermented in the large intestine and not digested in the small intestines like for starches. Therefore it takes longer to digest complex carbohydrates.

Using fibres can be helpful in managing your dog's weight or assisting in weight loss. This is because fibre helps dogs feel full while consuming fewer calories. BOXBY WEIGHT CARE contains fibres (14%) from tomatoes and sweet potatoes.

✔ Cold pressed below 60˚C.

Producing up to a maximum of 60˚C preserves the nutrition, especially proteins and aromas of the ingredients used in this product.

✔ No grain, no gluten

Some dogs may suffer from digestion problems or stomach pain from eating grains or gluten. That is why we use other carbohydrate sources coming from vegetables in this product.

When your dog needs extra support. Boxby is always there

It is recommended to consult a veterinarian for diagnosing weight problems & daily portions based on weight, condition and diet food.

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^{1 Source: Effects of diet restriction on life span and age-related changes in dogs. Kealy RD, Lawler DF, Ballam JM, et al. J Am Vet Med Assoc 220(9):1315-20, 2013.}