Specific breed brochure - Breed Nutrition

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Scientific glossary Amino acids: base elements of protein; there are 22 in all, ten of which are essential to dogs, which means they must be provided in the diet Arrhythmia: irregularity of the heartbeat Chondroitin: natural cartilage extract that facilitates the hydration of cartilage Dysplasia: disease characterised by abnormal joint development resulting in accelerated wear of articular cartilage followed by the appearance of arthritis EPA/DHA: (eicosapentaenoic acid/docosahexaenoic acid) omega 3 long-chain fatty acids; abundant in fish oil Free radicals: by-products of oxygen metabolism responsible for oxidising the unsaturated fatty acids that make up cell membranes Glucosamine: base element in the cartilage structure that encourages the regeneration of cartilage by stimulating the synthesis of its constituents Glycogen: form in which glucose is stored in the muscles and the liver L-carnitine: carrier that helps get the fatty acids to the mitochondria, where energy is generated for the cells Lutein: antioxidant of the carotenoid family (yellow-red pigments) Lean mass: heterogeneous whole composed mainly of the body’s muscles, bones and liquids Mitochondria: cell component responsible for the production of energy based on oxidation of fatty acids Myocardium: heart muscle Osteochondritis: osteoarticular disease common in large dogs due to irregular cartilage development Sodium polyphosphates: mineral substances that can capture (chelate) salivary calcium, rendering it unavailable for the mineralisation of dental plaque Taurine: amino acid derivative that remains in free form; essential to the heart function and a constituent part of the retina, it also possesses antioxidant powers VO 2 max: maximum quantity of oxygen that can be absorbed by the body during effort; expressed in millilitres per kilogram of body weight per minute 28
Key innovations for pedigree dogs by Royal Canin Since the launch in 1980 of AGR – the first food specially formulated for large-breed puppies – Royal Canin has continued to break new ground in nutrition, providing breeders and owners with products that are fully tailored to the age, size and lifestyle of their dogs. © J.-M. Labat New BREED HEALTH NUTRITION programme: tailor-made nutrition specially adapted to the requirements of different breeds of dog In 2002, Royal Canin introduced the first-ever tailor-made food for the Yorkshire Terrier. Yorkshire 28 was the first product to take account of the particular characteristics of the breed. The Breed Health Nutrition line now comprises no fewer than 23 specially formulated foods (for adult dogs and some puppies) for 15 different breeds: • Boxer • Cavalier King Charles • Chihuahua • Cocker Spaniel (English and American) • Dachshund • English Bulldog • German Shepherd • Golden Retriever • Great Dane • Labrador Retriever • Poodle • Rottweiler • Shih Tzu • Miniature Schnauzer • Yorkshire Terrier 29 Written by Aniwa S.A.S. on behalf of Royal Canin Publisher: Royal Canin Group Communication Department, Aimargues, France Editor/supervisor: Pascale Pibot (responsible for scientific publications) Publisher’s contact: Marie-Laure Rémy-Néris Producer: Diffomédia Paris Printed in the EU © Royal Canin 10/2007 Artistic direction: Élise Langellier Graphic design concept: Guy Rolland © Illustrations: Diffomédia/Élise Langellier, Mickaël Masure Editorial coordination: Céline Davaze Cover photo: Jean-Michel Labat
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