Feeding your dog with Zeal® Natural Grain Free Canned dog food can help towards:~ Eliminating skin irritations from food related causes. Maintaining a healthy skin barrier & improving the coat. Strength and Vitality Boosting immunity. Healthy teeth and gums. Heart health Intestinal health. Improving digestion & stool quality. Long-term Joint health and flexibility. Muscle growth and repair. Weight Control Brain health and focus Zeal® Grain Free Canned food is high in Omega 3’s (DHA & EPA) & Omega 6, providing numerous health benefits. Green Lipped Mussel powder has a very high concentration of Omega-3’s and a unique combination of fatty acids as well as minerals. It is a natural anti-inflammatory, and an excellent source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin which play a key role in reducing and inhibiting inflammation and relieving pain associated with joint problems. Coenzyme Q-10 may be helpful for pets with elevated blood pressure, diabetes, immune problems and decreased physical performance as it appears to support functioning organs with high energy requirements, including heart muscle. It is also an anti-oxidant which may assist in helping to repair cell damage. Coenzyme Q-10 levels decrease in pets as they age. Our canned foods are Grain Free, so are easily digestible, gluten free and low allergen. Food sensitivities and intolerances can result in skin irritations and sensitivities, ear & coat conditions and even gastrointestinal upsets, typically when your pet experiences an abnormal response to the type of proteins in the food. It is important to feed low allergen food to pets with these issues as well as pets who don’t have allergies as it is just a healthier choice to make for them. Hydration: Not all animals drink as much water as they should, so canned foods can be a good source of hydration if your pet is reluctant to drink adequate amounts of water. This also means that your pet can enjoy a larger portion per meal without adding more calories to their diet. The high moisture content in wet food may be beneficial to dogs with urinary tract problems, diabetes, or kidney disease. Health considerations that can make wet foods a practical choice are when older animals may have lost some of their sense of smell and may be more inclined to eat a food that has a richer scent and flavour. This is also a good alternative for when a pet is ill and cannot smell as well, or is lacking in appetite. This will assure that they are getting the proteins, vitamins, and minerals they need maintain their health. Wet foods are a good option as well for dogs with missing teeth, poorly aligned jaws, or smaller mouths. A mix of dry and wet food is a good option for pets, as by mixing a small amount of wet food into your dog’s dry food, it will help make mealtime more exciting. It will not only satisfy their hunger, it will also satisfy their taste buds. Furthermore, the dry food will play its role, aiding nutrition, digestion (chewing) and teeth cleaning, and the wet food will play an equally nutritious role providing a small amount of nutrients while satisfying the senses of our furry friends.

The suggested daily feeding guide below is based on a typical adult dog eating wet food only. Each dog has different needs so this is a guide only. Active dogs require more energy, and therefore more food. Puppies and lactating females need to be fed more as their energy and nutritional needs are greater. We recommend you check with your vet if you are unsure of how much to feed your pet as well as whether Zeal® is suitable for your puppies, pregnant or lactating mums and dogs with certain health problems. If you are combination feeding ie – canned, kibble, lactose free pet milk, adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. Gradually transition to your pet’s new food over a 7 day period. Always ensure adequate fresh drinking water or Zeal® Pet Milk is freely available to your Pet. Dog Size  – 390gm Can – Approx. grams per day 2 kg – 3 kg weight 1/2 to 3/4 x 390 g can –  195 g – 275 g 3 kg – 5 kg weight 3/5 to 1 x 390 g can – 275 g – 390 g 5 kg – 10 kg weight 1.0 – 2.0 x 390 g cans  – 390 g – 780 g 10 kg – 20 kg weight 2.0 – 3.5 x 390 g cans –   780 g – 1365 g

Feeding your cat with Zeal® Natural Grain Free Canned cat food can help towards:~ Eliminating skin irritations from food related causes Maintaining a healthy skin barrier & improving the coat Strength and Vitality Boosting immunity Healthy teeth and gums Heart health Intestinal health Improving digestion & stool quality Long-term Joint health and flexibility Muscle growth and repair Weight Control Brain health and focus Zeal® Grain Free Canned food is high in Omega 3’s (DHA & EPA) & Omega 6, providing numerous health benefits. Green Lipped Mussel powder has a very high concentration of Omega-3’s and a unique combination of fatty acids as well as minerals. It is a natural anti-inflammatory, and an excellent source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin which play a key role in reducing and inhibiting inflammation and relieving pain associated with joint problems. Coenzyme Q-10 may be helpful for pets with elevated blood pressure, diabetes, immune problems and decreased physical performance as it appears to support functioning organs with high energy requirements, including heart muscle. It is also an antioxidant which may assist in helping to repair cell damage. Coenzyme Q-10 levels decrease in pets as they age. This product also contains Taurine, an amino acid which plays an essential role in the diet of cats as they do not produce this in their own bodies as dogs and humans do. Lack of this amino acid can result in health repercussions such as blindness and tooth decay, amongst other things. Higher animal protein levels more often found in wet food may be of benefit to strict carnivores like cats, who depend on consuming animals to meet their nutritional needs and require up to three times the protein of omnivores. Our canned foods are Grain Free, so are easily digestible, gluten free and low allergen. Food sensitivities and intolerances can result in skin irritations and sensitivities, ear & coat conditions and even gastrointestinal upsets, typically when your pet experiences an abnormal response to the type of proteins in the food. It is important to feed low allergen food to pets with these issues as well as pets who don’t have allergies as it is just a healthier choice to make for them. Hydration: Not all animals drink as much water as they should, so canned foods can be a good source of hydration if your pet is reluctant to drink adequate amounts of water. This also means that your pet can enjoy a larger portion per meal without adding more calories to their diet. The high moisture content in wet food may be beneficial to cats with urinary tract problems, diabetes, or kidney disease. Health considerations that can make wet foods a practical choice are when older animals may have lost some of their sense of smell and may be more inclined to eat a food that has a richer scent and flavour. This is also a good alternative for when a pet is ill and cannot smell as well, or is lacking in appetite. This will assure that they are getting the proteins, vitamins, and minerals they need maintain their health. Wet foods are a good option as well for cats with missing teeth, poorly aligned jaws, or smaller mouths. A mix of dry and wet food is a good option for pets, as by mixing a small amount of wet food into your cat’s dry food, it will help make mealtime more exciting. It will not only satisfy their hunger, it will also satisfy their taste buds. Furthermore, the dry food will play its role, aiding nutrition, digestion (chewing) and teeth cleaning, and the wet food will play an equally nutritious role providing a small amount of nutrients while satisfying the senses of our furry friends.

Active cats require more energy, and therefore more food. Kittens and lactating females need to be fed more as their energy and nutritional needs are greater. We recommend you check with your vet if you are unsure of how much to feed your pet as well as whether Zeal® is suitable for your kittens, pregnant or lactating mums and cats with certain health problems. If you think your cat is overweight, you can evaluate this by looking at his or her silhouette and touching the belly from the top and sides, if you can’t feel ribs, you may need to adjust how much you’re feeding your cat. If your cat is overweight, choose the ideal weight he/she should be at and follow that as a suggested amount to feed. If you are combination feeding (ie. Soft Dry Cat Food; Lactose Free Pet Milk)  adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian. If you feed your cat twice a day, split the amount between meals. For best results & safety practices: Cover and refrigerate unused portion. Gradually transition to your pet’s new food over a 7 day period. Always ensure adequate fresh drinking water or Zeal® Lactose Free Pet Milk is freely available to your Pet. This is an approximate feeding guideline if feeding only wet food to a typical cat / kitten. If feeding a combination of wet and dry food, adjust the amount accordingly. The amount that you feed is also dependent on your cat’s size and level of activity ~ if you have any queries specific to your pet’s particular needs, we suggest speaking to your vet. Kitten Size Daily Feed 1 month 100g – 150g (1 – 1.5cans) 2 month 150g – 250g (1.5 – 2.5 cans) 3 month 250g – 350g (2.5 – 3.5 cans) Adult Cat Cat Size ~ Amount based on Low to High Activity scale 2kg – 3kg  /  150g – 250g (1.5 – 2.5 cans) 3kg – 4kg  /  200g – 300g (2 – 3 cans) 4kg – 5kg  /  250g – 350g (2.5 – 3.5 cans) 5kg – 6kg  /  300g – 400g (3 – 4 cans) 6kg – 7kg  /  350g – 450g (3.5 – 4.5 cans)

Feeding your dog with Zeal® Soft and Dry kibble can help towards:~ Eliminating skin irritations from food related causes. Maintaining a healthy skin barrier & improving the coat. Strength and Vitality Boosting immunity. Healthy teeth and gums. Heart health Intestinal health. Improving digestion & stool quality. Long-term Joint health and flexibility. Muscle growth and repair. Weight Control Brain health and focus

Zeal® Soft Dry dog food is an easily digestible food, gluten free and low allergen. Food sensitivities and intolerances is not only a human problem. For some dogs, It can be a serious problem, resulting in skin irritations and sensitivities, ear & coat conditions and even gastrointestinal upsets. Dogs with these kind of issues typically are experiencing an abnormal response to the type of proteins in the food. It is important to feed low allergen food to pets with these issues as well as pets who don’t have allergies as it is just a healthier choice to make for them.

Each dog has different needs so this is a guide only. The amount of food needed is dependent on the energy requirement of each dog. Active or Working dogs require more energy, and therefore more food. Puppies and lactating females will need to be fed more as their energy and nutritional needs are greater.  Always check with your vet first whether Zeal® is suitable for your puppies, pregnant or lactating female dogs, or dogs with certain health problems. If you are unsure of how much to feed your pet for any reason, such as being overweight or too thin, please check with your vet.

Zeal® Soft and Dry kibble is suitable for all life stages of your dog.

Changing to Zeal® Soft Dry Dog Food should be done gradually, mixing in with your dog’s current food type in increasing amounts for the first week.

A mix of dry and wet food is a good option for pets, as by mixing a small amount of wet food into your dog’s dry food, it will help make mealtime more exciting. It will not only satisfy their hunger, it will also satisfy their taste buds. Furthermore, the dry food will play its role, aiding nutrition, digestion (chewing) and teeth cleaning, and the wet food will play an equally nutritious role providing a small amount of nutrients while satisfying the senses of our furry friends. Always ensure adequate fresh drinking water or Zeal® Pet Milk is freely available to your pet.

The suggested daily feeding guide below is based on a typical adult dog eating dry kibble only. If your dog is overweight, choose the ideal weight he/she should be at and follow that as a suggested amount to feed. If you feed your dog twice a day, split the amount between meals.

Key:

cup size = volume 250 ml / cup =  approximately 100 grams of kibble

Adult dog weight – cups per day = grams per day

2.5 kg (5.5 lb) weight – 2/3 cups = 60 g

5 kg (11 lb) weight – 3/4 cups = 80 g

7.5 kg (16.5 lb) weight – 1 cup = 100 g

10 kg (22 lb) weight – 1 1/4 cups = 125 g

15 kg (33 lb ) weight – 1 2/3 cups = 165 g

20 kg (44 lb) weight – 2 cups =  200 g

25 kg (55 lb) weight – 2 1/2 cups = 255 g

30 kg (66 lb) weight – 3 cups = 290 g

35 g (77 lb) weight – 3 1/4 cups = 325 g

40 kg (88 lb) weight – 3 1/2 cups = 350 g

45 kg (99 lb) weight – 3 3/4 cups = 380 g

50 kg (110 lb) weight – 4 cups = 405 g

Pet Oral and Dental Hygiene is so important for your pets. They’re unable to tell us when they’re in pain so checking their gums and teeth regularly is important. Chewing on Zeal® Pet Treat will help to remove plaque and tartar. Brushing your pet’s teeth regularly is a good idea too!

Treats for use in training sessions: Treats are a useful tool in the process of training because they helps to keep your pet concentrated on you and the learning process, whatever age they are. For training purposes, treats should ideally be small and easily swallowed, needing little chewing so you can reward behaviours quickly and often. Perfect treats for training are relatively soft and about the size of a pea. Pets aren’t overly concerned about the size of the treat, it’s the quantity that impresses them. Bigger treats are more suitable for good behaviour rewards , such as chunky pieces, as your pet has to stop, chew and take time to eat it.

How to use dog treats most effectively: The most effective way to use treats is to reinforce a calm, submissive state. Never use treats to reward an excited, over-stimulated state of mind. Always let your pet smell the treat first, but hold it up away from them and wait. Remember pets, especially dogs, can smell from over 5 metres plus away so you don’t have to put the treat under their nose. Once they have the scent, dogs may initially jump around, and even jump on you. If this happens, indicate that you don’t approve with your attitude and body language, your patience as an owner will pay off in a well-behaved pet. They will figure out that the cool calm approach delivers results, sitting and waiting while looking at you in quiet anticipation. At the moment of calm, give them the treat. Don’t use treats to reinforce an excited pet, but rather to command the calm, submissive state.

Although it may be tempting when your furry significant other begs for more, don’t be over generous and keep treats regulated. Treats are meant to be supplemental to your pet’s diet. As with us, too many treats may cause weight gain and it will also upset the balance of your pets diet, which must be complete and balanced to keep them healthy. Ideally treats per day should not be more than 10% of your pets daily required calories, so do reduce regular meal portions to avoid weight gain, taking into consideration what they have eaten treat wise throughout training sessions in a day. This also applies to treats given as general rewards for good behaviour. If you don’t do this, your pet will slowly gain weight and excess kilos carried above the ideal are bad for your pet’s health.

Treat Wise : We always recommend that your pet consumes treats under supervision, especially when trying out a new treat. Some dogs (unusual for cats) are over ’zealous’ when it comes to tasty morsels and may not chew properly, resulting a possible choking situation.

When to give treats to your pet : In between meals is the ideal time to give treats and not immediately before or after a meal. Choose a treat that your pet will enjoy. If you are using treats as a training tool, your treat won’t work as well right after your pet has had a full meal.

Pet Oral and Dental Hygiene is so important for cats. They’re unable to tell us when they’re in pain so checking their gums and teeth regularly is important. Chewing on Zeal® Pet Treat will help to remove plaque and tartar. Brushing your pet’s teeth regularly is a good idea too!

Treats in the feline world:  Cats are somewhat more independent than dogs as a rule, so training with regard to tricks isn’t generally the norm. However treats can work in terms of teaching positive behaviours because they help to keep your pet concentrated on you and the learning process. Cats can also be encouraged to walk on a lead with the right encouragement.  Treats are also really great to keep entertained, especially when they are alone for long periods, tuck them into puzzle feeders or even just hidden around the house for them to stalk and scavenge at their leisure.

Although it may be tempting when your furry significant other begs for more, don’t be over generous and keep treats regulated. Treats are meant to be supplemental to your pet’s diet. As with us, too many treats may cause weight gain and it will also upset the balance of your pets diet, which must be complete and balanced to keep them healthy. Ideally treats per day should not be more than 10% of your pets daily required calories, so do reduce regular meal portions to avoid weight gain, taking into consideration what they have eaten treat wise. If you don’t do this, your pet will gain weight and excess kilos carried above the ideal are bad for your pet’s health.

Treat Wise: We recommend that your cat initially consumes new treats under supervision.

When to give treats to your cat : In between meals is the ideal time to give treats and not immediately before or after a meal. Choose a treat that your pet will enjoy. If you are using treats as a training tool, your treat won’t work as well right after your cat has had a full meal.

Dogs and cats love the taste of milk however cannot tolerate the lactose in regular cow’s milk. Lactose is the naturally occurring complex sugar in milk that many pet’s can’t digest as they are generally deficient in the enzyme lactase which breaks down the lactose sugars in milk. Undigested Lactose results in flatulence, discomfort, vomiting and diarrhoea, leading to poor absorption of nutrients.  Make sure your pets only get given lactose free milk.

Zeal®New Zealand 100% Lactose Free Pet Milk is all natural, containing no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives. It is fortified with a selection of vitamins and minerals, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, amino acids and taurine. The formulation gives a balance of energy and nutrition for active dogs and cats.

Taurine: Taurine is crucial to the diet of cats as they do not produce it themselves as dogs do.

Calcium : It contains the mineral calcium its most natural and absorbable form which all dogs and cats need in order to develop and maintain an adequate bone density.  The correct calcium to phosphorus ratio must be maintained in the diet, which is why a natural source of calcium rather than calcium additives or supplements is important.

Omega-3 fats: The Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA) play an important role in supporting joint health and the effects of arthritis as it works against inflammation. It also supports and helps with :~ allergies, skin & coat, cell formation, heart and kidney’s, lymphoma, healthy ageing, cognition and the immune system.

Vitamin E: Vitamin E  is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. it is an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals.

Beta-carotene: Beta-carotene is a precursor for Vitamin A, an essential antioxidant needed for healthy skin and mucus membranes, the immune system, and vision.

CLA (conjugated Linoleic acid): CLA is a fatty acid which is associated with a wide variety of health benefits, including immune and inflammation support, improved bone mass, improved blood sugar regulation and heart health.

New Zealand’s grass-fed milk is a very good source of Vitamin B12, iodine, Vitamin B2, vitamin D and phosphorus as well as a good source of calcium, pantothenic acid, selenium, zinc, biotin, protein and Vitamin A.

See table below for recommended daily intake

UHT treated milk.  Shake well before use refrigerate after opening.

ZEAL ® Hoki Oil is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which promote the health and well-being of dogs & cats. Our pets can’t make Omega 3 in their own bodies, it must be in the diet.

Skin & Coat health: The skin’s barrier properties are improved and it helps in reducing dryness and itching. Supple and flexible skin is less prone to damage and will heal better if damaged. It helps to reduced shedding and supporting a healthy glossy coat.

Brain health: Cognitive function and traineabilty are improved by Omega 3. The DHA fatty acids in Omega 3 are needed to build new and replace damaged brain cells, and without EPA fatty acids, the brain does not function properly. Omega 3 is also essential for brain development in kittens and puppies.

Heart Health: Omega-3 help to maintain heart health by improving blood flow, and heart health in general.

The Omega 3 in Fish Oil works towards reducing:-

• chronic inflammatory activity improving blood flow.

• formation of blood clots as has an anti-coagulent activity,

• oxidation of fats in the bloodstream through antioxidant activity

Immune System support: The Omega 3’s in fish oil helps your immune system by reducing inflammation and improving your blood chemistry. A well functioning immune system is more able to attack foreign invaders, and healthy cells are more able to resist damage.

Eye health: Research shows that two omega-3 fatty acids, (DHA) and (EPA) are important for visual development and retinal function. DHA is found in the highest concentration in the retina of the eye.

Joint Support: The EPA in Omega 3 can help towards reducing inflammation, thus improving fluidity of the joints. It turn, this may help towards easing joint pain, reducing stiffness and increasing mobility as a result of improved joint health.

Kidney Disease: In pets with kidney problems, fish oil may lower elevated blood pressure, decrease undesired protein loss in urine, and reduce the production of pro-inflammatory substances that aggravate kidneys.

The 250 ml pump action bottle is easy to use and allows controlled dosages.

Don’t give more than the suggested dose per day, taking only as directed. Discontinue use and consult your vet if any adverse reactions occur.