Royal Canin... Incredible in every way.

Categories: ZambiaPublished On: 24th April 2018

Royal Canin… Incredible in every way.

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A dog is a farmer’s right hand and has a very important job on the farm. A farmer needs his dog as a companion during those lonely hours in the field or as a vital partner in his security system. Some dogs are even regarded as skilled labourers in rounding up livestock. Dogs are also very effective in conservation and anti-poacher operations.

The least a farmer can do is to reward his pet with the best pet nutrition on the market. After all, your life may depend on your dog.

Royal Canin is a world renowned pet nutrition manufacturer and many farmers concur that t is the best-researched and scientific based pet nutrition available – to keep your dog in the best condition and healthy for as long as possible.

Royal Canin’s pet nutrition is also very popular in the conservation industry. Rachel McRobb is the CEO of Conservation South Luangwa and she is very impressed with the Royal Canin brand. “Because of the huge energy requirements of our sniffer dogs, we can only give them the best nutrition on the market. Royal Canin certainly meets this mark and our dogs are fit and healthy and able to conduct their work effectively. Susanna and the staff at Brandline are brilliant and continue to meet all our needs.”

Royal Canin is very scientific and not simply just a food. Each Royal Canin pet food formula consists of over 50 nutrients to provide in every nutritional need of the animal in question.

Four goals for healthy nutrition

Body development and maintenance: Amino acids, minerals, vitamins and fatty acids meet the basic nutrition requirements for healthy physical
development and maintenance.
Energy provision: Protein, carbohydrates and fat provide energy to cats and dogs.
Prevention: The best antioxidants, prebiotics, fibre and essential fatty acids help address kidney issues,
digestive problems, the effects of aging and other common health issues.
Special care: Very specific nutrients can be reduced or added in certain formulations in order to help cats and dogs recover from particular health issues.

The products available in Zambia are:

Feline Products: (FHN – Feline Health Nutrition)

FHN Kitten
FHN Fit (adult cats)
FHN Indoor 7+ (older cats)
FHN Exigent (for fussy cats who’s preference is texture based)
VD Urinary S/O (a prescription diet required for cats who suffer from urinary stones or crystals (quite common in Zambia)

Note that all VD diets (feline & canine) can only be supplied through a registered veterinarian.

FBH Persian Adult (The kibble is shaped specifically for these cats due to the brachycephalic (shortened head) shape of their jaws to make it easier for them to consume their food.)

Canine products: (SHN – Size Health Nutrition)

Through scientific research, Royal Canin pioneered Size Health Nutrition as small sized dogs (for example Jack Russel) have different growth needs than giant dogs (for example Great Dane). They also mature at different stages of their lives. Their jaws are also vastly different, so the kibble changes size and shape depending on their adult size.

SHN Mini (starter or junior or adult & mature)
SHN Medium (junior or adult)
SHN Maxi (starter or junior or adult)
SHN Giant (puppy or junior or adult)
VD Obesity (This product is designed to help overweight dogs lose weight by having a higher fibre content.)

BHN – Breed Health Nutrition

Breed Health Nutrition is focused/tailored at these breeds’ specific needs. In the case of Labradors, they are commonly known for “hoovering” their food down, thus the kibble has been shaped like a donut forcing them to slow down their
eating. The tooth enters the middle empty space of the donut, thus by the nature of chewing the kibble automatically breaks down, allowing them to chew their food rather than swallowing it whole.

In the case of German Shepherds, their digestive system is more sensitive, they tend to suffer from hip-dysplasia, and thus more probiotics, glucosamine and chondroitin are included in the formula.

BHN Labrador (junior/adult)
BHN German Shepherd (junior/adult)

Vets Choice

This product is not as scientifically advanced as Royal Canin.

Small or Medium Breed Puppy
Large Breed Puppy
Adult Maintenance
Golden Years (for dogs older than 7 years)

Royal Canin is working closely with vetenarians to produce the best pet food available. Dr Beatrice from the Netherlands, Dr L Oparaocha from the Showgrounds Veterinary Clinic and Susanna Georgiou, Royal Canin distributor in Zambia, discuss the best nutritional diet for a dog with early diagnosis of renal failure.