Canine Senior*
Science Plan*

NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Compared to Science Plan* Canine Adult)
Protein - reduced to avoid excessive intake
Calcium, Phosphorus and Sodium - reduced to avoid excessive intake
Zinc - increased
Supplemented with Glucosamine hydrochloride and Chondroitin sulphate

AVAILABLE IN A CANNED FORMULA AND 2 DRY FORMULAS
CANNED FORMULA - with Chicken
DRY FORMULAS - with Chicken - with Lamb & Rice

INDICATIONS
Science Plan Canine Senior* has been formulated to meet all the
nutritional requirements of healthy dogs 7 years of age and older.
It is supplemented with the chondroprotective agents glucosamine
hydrochloride and chondroitin sulphate, natural 'building blocks' for
joint cartilage, to help maintain healthy joints and facilitate joint
mobility. Dogs should be switched to Science Plan Canine at 7 years of
age

OBJECTIVE - To avoid excessive levels of those nutrients which may have
a role in the development of disorders typically seen during this
life-cycle stage and help maintain a normal level of activity.

Science Plan Canine Senior (dry) also contain a Superior Antioxidant
Formula to reduce oxidative cell damage.

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
1. Cats.
2. Bitches from mid-pregnancy and in lactation. During pregnancy and in
lactation bitches should be switched to Science Plan* Puppy or
Science Plan* Puppy Mini.

AVERAGE NUTRIENT CONTENTS: SCIENCE PLAN CANINE SENIOR WITH CHICKEN - CANNED
As fed Dry matter1 per 100 kcal ME2
Protein 4.6 % 19.2 % 4.9 g
Fat 3.0 % 12.5 % 3.2 g
Carbohydrate (NFE) 14.9 % 62.1 % 15.9 g
Fibre (crude) 0.4 % 1.7 % 0.4 g
Moisture 76.0 % - 81.0 g
Calcium 0.16 % 0.67 % 171 mg
Phosphorus 0.14 % 0.58 % 149 mg
Sodium 0.04 % 0.17 % 43 mg
Potassium 0.17 % 0.71 % 181 mg
Magnesium 0.03 % 0.11 % 29 mg
Omega-3 fatty acids 0.08 % 0.33 % 85 mg
Omega-6 fatty acids 0.78 % 2.24 % 832 mg
Zinc 61 mg/kg 254 mg/kg 7 mg
Vitamin A 9,200 IU/kg 38,333 IU/kg 979 IU
Vitamin D à 400 IU/kg 1,667 IU/kg 43 IU
Vitamin E à 105 mg/kg 438 mg/kg 11 mg

METABOLISABLE ENERGY3
kcal/100 g 94 391
kJ/100 g 392 1,636
kcal/can 389


INGREDIENTS
Chicken, pearl barley, ground maize, dried whey, liver, dried beet pulp,
maize gluten meal, chicken digest, vegetable oil, choline chloride, fish
meal, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, iron oxide, zinc oxide,
ferrous sulphate, copper sulphate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite,
calcium iodate, D-activated animal sterol (source of vitamin D3), vitamin
E supplement, thiamin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine
hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement.

PACKAGING
Case : 12 cans of 415 g

à Added level 1, 2, 3 For footnotes see page following Formula Types


FEEDING GUIDE
Many factors such as environmental conditions, activity level, stage of
life and individual variation (temperament, stress) can affect the amount
of food needed. Adult dogs should be fed only sufficient food to maintain
their ideal body weight. Fresh water should be available at all times.

The following feeding ranges are intended as a starting point only and
should be adjusted as required to maintain optimal body weight.

DAILY AMOUNT OF CANINE SENIOR
Body Weight kg (lb) Can(s) (415 g) Dry grams (oz)
2.5 (5.5) 1/2 - 2/3 45 - 60 (1.6 - 2.1)
5 (11) 3/4 - 1 75 - 105 (2.6 - 3.7)
10 (22) 1 1/3 - 1 3/4 125 - 175 (4.4 - 6.2)
20 (44) 2 1/4 - 3 215 - 295 (7.6 - 10.4)
30 (66) 3 - 4 290 - 400 (10.2 - 14.1)
40 (88) 3 2/3 - 5 360 - 495 (12.7 - 17.5)
50 (110 4 1/3 - 5 3/4 425 - 585 (15.0 - 20.6)
60 (132) 5 - 6 2/3 485 - 670 (17.1 - 23.6)

AVERAGE NUTRIENT CONTENTS: SCIENCE PLAN CANINE SENIOR - DRY
WITH CHICKEN WITH LAMB & RICE
As fed Dry matter1 per 100 kcal As fed Dry matter1 per 100 kcal
ME2 ME2
Protein 17.9% 19.5% 4.9g 17.9% 19.5% 4.9g
Fat 14.1% 15.3% 3.9g 14.1% 15.3% 3.9g
Carbohydrate (NFE) 52.1% 56.6% 14.2g 52.3% 56.8% 14.4g
Fibre (crude) 3.5% 3.8% 1.0g 3.5% 3.8% 1.0g
Moisture 8.0% - 2.2g 8.0% - 2.2g
Calcium 0.65% 0.71% 178mg 0.65% 0.71% 178mg
Phosphorus 0.55% 0.60% 150mg 0.55% 0.60% 151mg
Sodium 0.16% 0.17% 44mg 0.16% 0.17% 44mg
Potassium 0.69% 0.75% 189mg 0.69% 0.75% 189mg
Magnesium 0.11% 0.12% 30mg 0.10% 0.11% 27mg
Omega-3 fatty acids 0.99% 1.08% 270mg 1.03% 1.12% 282mg
Omega-6 fatty acids 2.69% 2.93% 735mg 2.65% 2.88% 728mg
Glucosamine hydrochloride 560mg/kg 609mg/kg 15mg 560mg/kg 609mg/kg 15mg
Chondroitin sulphate 50mg/kg 54mg/kg 1.4mg 50mg/kg 54mg/kg 1.4mg
Zinc 200mg/kg 217mg/kg 5mg 180mg/kg 196mg/kg 5mg
Vitamin A 10,000 IU/kg 10,870 IU/kg 273 IU 10,320 IU/kg 11,217 IU/kg 283 IU
Vitamin D 440 IU/kg 478 IU/kg 12 IU 440 IU/kg 478 IU/kg 12 IU
Vitamin E 600mg/kg 652mg/kg 16mg 600mg/kg 652mg/kg 16mg
Vitamin C 70mg/kg 76mg/kg 70mg/kg 76mg/kg 1.9mg
Beta-carotene 1.5mg/kg 1.6mg/kg 0.04mg 1.5mg/kg 1.6mg/kg 0.04mg

METABOLISABLE ENERGY3
kcal/100g 366 398 364 396
kJ/100g 1,531 1,664 1,524 1,657
Target urinary pH 6.8 - 7.2


INGREDIENTS
with Chicken (minimum Chicken 23 %; minimum Chicken and Turkey combined
31 %): Ground maize, chicken and turkey meal, ground wheat, animal fat,
soybean mill run, flaxseed, chicken digest, maize gluten meal, vegetable
oil, dried whole egg, potassium chloride, choline chloride, vitamin E
supplement, salt, calcium carbonate, L-tryptophan, L-lysine hydrochloride,
glucosamine hydrochloride, taurine, vitamin C supplement, zinc oxide,
ferrous sulphate, chondroitin sulphate, mineral/vitamin mix (below).
with Lamb & Rice (minimum Lamb 18 %; minimum Rice 4 %): Ground maize,
ground wheat, lamb meal, ground rice, animal fat, chicken and turkey meal,
soybean mill run, flaxseed, chicken digest, vegetable oil, maize gluten
meal, dried whole egg, potassium chloride, choline chloride, vitamin E
supplement, salt, L-lysine hydrochloride, taurine, glucosamine
hydrochloride, L-tryptophan, vitamin C supplement, zinc oxide, ferrous
sulphate, chondroitin sulphate, mineral/vitamin mix (below).
Mineral/vitamin mix common to both formulas: beta-carotene supplement,
manganous oxide, copper sulphate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite,
vitamin A supplement, D-activated animal sterol (source of vitamin D3),
niacin, thiamin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride,
riboflavin, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement. Both formulas
contain EU approved antioxidant.

PACKAGING (each formula)
Bags : 1 kg, 3 kg, 7.5 kg and 15 kg.

à Added level 1, 2, 3 For footnotes see page following Formula Types