Formulated for weight loss in dogs, Satiety Weight Management dry formula is design to help reduce hunger.
Recommended for (indications):
- Overweight/Obesity:Weight loss and weight maintenance after weight loss
- Diabetes mellitus with overweight/obesity
- Hyperlipidaemia with overweight/obesity
Not recommended for (contraindications)
- Pregnancy, lactation, growth
- Conditions where a high fibre content is not recommended (eg: chronic constipation or severe arthritis making defaecation difficult).
- Chronic diseases requiring an increased energy intake.
Prior to prescribing, individual target weight should be determined. The energy allowance (kcal) per kg target body weight is based on the dog’s body condition score (BCS) however this is only an initial indication. The amount of food necessary to induce weight loss can vary between individual dogs. This is why close monitoring by your veterinarian is required to regularly update the food quanitity ration and ensure continued weight loss. It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.
Key Benefits:
- WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Supports safe weight loss and helps avoid weight regain. 97% of dogs lost weight over a 3 month period.
- BEGGING CONTROL High natural fibre level helps keep dogs satisfied between meals. Helped control begging in 83% of dogs during weight loss.
- HEALTHY JOINT SUPPORT Nutrients help support healthy bones and joints placed under stress by excess bodyweight.
- MUSCLE MASS MAINTENANCE High protein content helps support healthy weight loss while maintaining muscle mass.
Feeding guide
Recommended daily quantities (g/day):
Water should be available at all times
It is recommended to divide the daily intake into 2 meals
*If the dog did not lose weight
**For dogs less than 10kg it is recommended to use Satiety Small Dog
Individual target weight is determined and then feeding amount established. The recommended daily intake is based on the dog’s target body weight. The starting ration may need to be adjusted during follow-up visits, based on each individual’s response and the rate of weight loss. An objective of losing 1-3% bodyweight per week is generally achievable over the first 3 months, and of 0.5-2% afterwards.
| TARGET body weight of dog** | Start | After 4 weeks* | Maintenance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| grams | grams | grams | ||
| 10 kg | 146 | 126 | 139 | |
| 12 kg | 169 | 144 | 159 | |
| 14 kg | 189 | 162 | 178 | |
| 16 kg | 209 | 179 | 197 | |
| 18 kg | 228 | 196 | 215 | |
| 20 kg | 247 | 212 | 233 | |
| 25 kg | 292 | 250 | 276 | |
| 30 kg | 335 | 287 | 316 | |
| 35 kg | 376 | 322 | 355 | |
| 40 kg | 416 | 356 | 392 | |
| 45 kg | 454 | 389 | 428 | |
| 50 kg | 491 | 421 | 463 | |
| 60 kg | 564 | 483 | 531 | |
| 70 kg | 633 | 542 | 596 | |
| 80 kg | 699 | 599 | 659 | |
| 90 kg | 764 | 655 | 720 | |