ParksidePlus+ Weight Management 10kg

At Parkside, we understand that maintaining a healthy weight in dogs is essential for long-term health and well-being. Clinical studies have found that up to 65% of dogs have obesity or are above their ideal weight. Excess weight can have adverse effects on health and welfare by increasing the risk of diseases, causing functional impairment, shortening lifespan, and reducing overall quality of life. A diet rich in highly digestible, bioactive peptides can be a powerful tool for helping dogs maintain a healthy weight. When proteins are gently broken down into smaller peptide fragments, they become easier for the body to absorb and use. These peptides play an important role in supporting the natural hormones that control appetite and fullness. Over time, this can support healthier eating habits, steady energy levels, and a reduction in excess body fat. Because carrying extra weight also puts strain on a dog’s joints, a recipe that supports both weight control and joint health helps keep dogs more comfortable, active, and mobile. This type of nutrition offers a gentle, effective way to help dogs stay at a healthy body condition while feeling fuller and more content between meals.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Fuller for Longer: Hydrolysed fish peptides stimulate appetite-suppressive hormones which increase the feeling of satiety.

Healthy Joints & Mobility: Collagen peptides help to support cartilage; essential for healthy joints.

High Protein, Low Calorie: To support lean muscle mass and a healthy weight.

Appetite Control: Increased dietary fibre is considered a contributing factor to satiety.

Cartilage Care: Green Lipped Mussel contains chondroprotective compounds which are beneficial to joint health.

Reduced Body Fat: L-carnitine encourages fat oxidation, which can help to reduce body fat stores.

COMPOSITION

Freshly Prepared Hydrolysed White Fish (26%), Potato, Hydrolysed Dried White Fish (11.5%), Pea Protein, Sweet Potato, Salmon Oil (5.5%), Lignocellulose (5.5%), Beet Pulp (4%), Pea Fibre (4%), Hydrolysed Salmon Gravy (2.5%), Minerals, Green Lipped Mussel (0.3%), Marigold (Source of Lutein)

ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS

Crude Protein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29%

Crude Fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9%

Crude Fibre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5%

Crude Ash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7%

Moisture .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8%

NFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.5%

Metabolisable Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 kCal/100g

Omega-6 Fatty Acids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2%

Omega-3 Fatty Acids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4%

Calcium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.2%

Phosphorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1%

Collagen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3%

NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES (PER KG)

Vitamins: Vitamin A 14,423 IU, Vitamin D3 2,000 IU, Vitamin E 96 IU

Provitamins: L-Carnitine 1,442 mg

Trace Elements: Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 66 mg, Iron (Iron II Sulphate Monohydrate) 48 mg, Manganese (Manganeous Sulphate Monohydrate) 34 mg, Copper (Copper II Sulphate Pentahydrate) 12 mg, Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.96 mg

90% of dogs moved on to a healthier weight whilst being fed OptiCanine+ Weight Management diet - Dr Des Groome MVB, MBS, Kildare Vet Surgery