Description
If the cheap price doesn’t entice you enough the health benefits offered by chicken certainly will.
Vitamins:
- Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) – is crucial for neurological function and for the production of red blood cells, the dark meat from chicken legs and thighs contain one of the highest concentrations of B12.
- Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) – improves your dogs metabolism and cardiovascular health. B6 is found more in chicken breasts and is key in red blood cell production and strengthening the immune system.
- Niacin (Vitamin B3) – aids in the regulation of glucose levels and converts proteins and fats into energy.
Minerals/ antioxidants:
- Zinc – boosts the immune system, promotes good digestion and a healthy coat and skin. Zinc also helps speed up the healing of wounds.
- Iron- enhances your dogs attention, concentration and memory.
- Phosphorous – plays an essential role in how the body uses carbohydrates and fats effectively, whilst promoting: bone, teeth and kidney health and proper cell function.
- Magnesium – promotes a healthy heart, regulates blood sugar levels and maintains proper muscle function.
Amino Acids:
Amino acids, also known as the building blocks of protein, are found in extremely high concentrations in poultry. As chicken is made up of 43% essential amino acids it is an excellent source of amino acids and a staple to your dogs diet.
Fatty Acids:
Contains omega 6 fatty acids which promotes healthy skin and a healthy coat
Bone content:
The 20% natural bone content is essential for calcium intake. Some dogs may find the bone content a little too high, in this case in this case you can dilute the chicken with a boneless mince or why not try some of our chicken mixes! We stock, chicken & beef, chicken & tripe and chicken & salmon.
