Pet Gazette March 2019 | Page 25

CORE ADVERTORIAL | PET GAZETTE | 25 CORE I Are you feeding your dog the right balance? t’s a question we all, as dog owners, ask ourselves. Whilst we may look at our own diets and strive to eat as healthily as we can, are we doing the same for our pets? Dr Danielle Bernal is a global expert on canine nutrition, member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and - with over a decade’s experience in veterinary medicine specialising in animal nutrition - is an expert on understanding how what we choose to feed our dog impacts their health and wellbeing. “Just like humans, every dog is different to the next one, however when you walk into a pet store, owners cannot help but feel overwhelmed by the wide range of food on offer,” describes Dr Bernal. “With so much variety to choose from, so many owners remark that they feel a little lost as to what is right for their pet. The key thing to remember is to select a brand that focuses on the perfect balance of high protein, moderate fats and lowered carbohyDrates - which will help you support your animal’s health and wellbeing.” This unique combination will deliver dogs the very best nutrition, based on what their species were designed to eat but also importantly, nutrition that is also tailored to their lifestyle of today. Dr Bernal is an advocate of Wellness CORE, a natural dog food which offers 100% pure, protein rich, grain free and balanced nutrition. Developed by WellPet, a family-owned company that’s been innovating natural dog food since 1926, Wellness CORE is a brand that is highly trusted across the globe for its commitment to quality, their passion for pursuing innovation and best of all for their proven success in promoting superior canine health not only the show ring, but also in family homes all around the world. “CORE’s balanced approach to nutrition is www.petgazette.biz just what is required for today’s healthy dog,” explains Dr Bernal. “Take the Chihuahua – it simply doesn’t need to be a eating a high caloric wolf diet nor will it really thrive on a recipe with over 50% of the finished food being made up of carbohydrates,” says Dr Bernal. “It can be tricky to achieve the right balance of protein, carbs and fats in your pet’s diet – plus animals’ needs alter over time; but a meat-rich, balanced approach to canine nutrition is one that works across a dog’s lifespan and the various stages of their life.” The positive health benefits of CORE dog food are plentiful, from the puppy stage right through to the more mature years, and include improved athleticism and supporting skeletal muscle. CORE uses fresh meat or fish as its number one ingredient in all Dry recipes, and replaces all grains and cheap fillers with higher quality animal proteins like fresh turkey or salmon which are then combined with the perfect selection of nutritional fruit and vegetables; meaning more easily digestible food and better all-round nutrition. Dr Bernal explains the important role of dietary protein: “Dietary protein is needed to build hair, skin, muscles, cartilage, tendons and ligaments. Protein also makes the enzymes that support all metabolic reactions, the hormones that act as the body’s chemical messengers and antibodies that comprise the immune system”. “With this dietary protein key to all its foods in the CORE range, CORE is scientifically proven to support the wellbeing of dogs across all breeds and research has consistently shown a diet rich in high meat protein will ensure a more glossy coat and healthier digestive system as well as all- round improved wellbeing in a dog,” says Dr Bernal. To really focus on the importance of the right nutritional balance for your dog, CORE is even offering free expert nutritional consultation to pet owners attending Crufts this year. Dr Bernal will be on the CORE stand at Crufts 2019 to talk to visitors with their pets and giving expert advice on what you should be feeding your breed, and why. “At Crufts I will be available on the CORE stand to look at different breeds, listen to their owners and assess their nutritional requirements. I look forward to meeting as many four legged friends as possible.” Dr Bernal concludes. For almost a century, WellPet has researched the right nutritional combination for dogs, creating a 100% natural, grain free and protein rich complete meal. Owners can trust CORE to take care of the food, so they can focus on enjoying a happier, healthier life for their dog. Find out more at www.wellnesscore.eu March 2019