Virbac Baby Dog Small & Toy HPM
Virbac Baby Dog Small & Toy HPM
Why choose Virbac Baby Dog Small & Toy HPM?
- Keep your small-breed puppy’s feeding routine stocked with the Baby Small & Toy recipe identified on the pictured Veterinary HPM packs.
- Choose from 1.5 kg and 3 kg bags to suit your household.
- The existing guidance describes use for small-breed puppies with expected adult weight below 10 kg, up to 10 months, and pregnant or lactating small-breed dogs. Confirm suitability and portions on the current pack, with veterinary advice where needed.
- Always provide fresh drinking water.
Puppies from small breeds have intense requirements, especially in terms of energy, protein and minerals, for growth over a short period. They also have a developing digestive and immune system. VETERINARY HPM® is described as addressing small-breed puppies’ nutritional needs. The existing product information also describes suitability for pregnant or lactating small-breed dogs; check the current label and veterinary guidance.
Recipe Features
- For small-breed puppies with adult weight below 10 kg, up to 10 months old, according to the existing guidance.
- Pregnant or lactating small-breed dogs, subject to individual suitability.
- Nutritional immune support, without guaranteed immune outcomes.
- Digestive support; individual tolerance varies.
- Oral and dental nutritional support, not a substitute for dental care.
- Skin and coat nutritional support, without guaranteed improvement.
- Described as a low-allergen formulation; this does not establish suitability for every allergy or intolerance.
VETERINARY HPM® is described as a high-protein, lower-carbohydrate approach to dog nutrition. The original comparative claims do not identify a reference diet, and individual suitability is not guaranteed.
The existing highlights list 34% protein, of which 90% is animal-source protein, and 27.5% carbohydrates. The detailed analysis instead lists 35% protein and 23.5% NFE carbohydrates. These conflicting figures are retained rather than selecting an unverified set. The 90% figure refers to the animal-source share of protein, not meat content. Check the current pack.
Composition
Dehydrated pork and poultry proteins, Rice, Pork fat, Pea, Lignocellulose, Hydrolysed pork and poultry proteins, Minerals, Beet pulp, Linseed, Fish oil, Psyllium fibre (Plantago (L.) spp.), Fructooligosaccharides, Brewers yeast (source of betaglucan), Seaweed meal (Ascophyllum nodosum), inactivated Lactobacillus acidophilus.
The existing information states that VETERINARY HPM® contains no artificial flavours or colours. Confirm the current ingredient label.
Analytical Constituents
Original basis: % as fed; the source table also labels this “% of crude matter.” All values below are retained and require current-pack verification.
| Constituent | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 9% |
| Protein | 35% |
| Animal to vegetable protein ratio | 90/10 |
| Fat | 21% |
| Minerals | 7.5% |
| Crude fibre | 4% |
| NFE* | 23.5% |
| Starch | 19% |
| Calcium | 1.2% |
| Phosphorus | 1.1% |
| Omega-6 | 2.5% |
| Omega-3 | 1% |
| ME** calculated | 396 kcal/100g |
| ME** measured in vivo | 396 kcal/100g |
* Nitrogen Free Extract: Carbohydrates
** Metabolisable energy
Functional Ingredients
| Ingredient | Value |
|---|---|
| Betaglucan | 500 mg/kg |
| Bentonite | 5 g/kg |
| Pasteurised Lactobacillus acidophilus | 7 mg/kg |
| L-carnitine | 330 mg/kg |
| Ascophyllum nodosum | 2g/kg |
Vitamins and Trace Elements
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 11 000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 100 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E | 140 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B1 | 3.8 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B2 | 11 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B3 | 30 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B5 | 26 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B6 | 3 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B9 | 0.48 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.062 mg/kg |
| Choline | 740 mg/kg |
| Taurine | 1 500 mg/kg |
| Copper | 15 mg/kg |
| Iron | 25 mg/kg |
| Iodine | 1.1 mg/kg |
| Zinc | 120 mg/kg |
Daily Ration
It is advisable to follow the ration table and provide fresh drinking water. The following quantities and blank cells are retained from the existing description, not verified against a current pack. Follow the current package guide or veterinary advice if they differ.
Small Breed Puppy (≤10 months)
| Body weight (kg) | 2 months (g/day) | 3 months (g/day) | 4–6 months (g/day) | 7 months (g/day) | 8–9 months (g/day) | 10 months (g/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 50 | 45 | 35 | 35 | ||
| 1 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 55 | 45 | 40 |
| 1.5 | 105 | 90 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 50 |
| 2 | 125 | 110 | 95 | 85 | 75 | 65 |
| 3 | 165 | 145 | 125 | 110 | 100 | 80 |
| 4 | 200 | 175 | 150 | 135 | 120 | 100 |
| 5 | 200 | 175 | 155 | 140 | 115 | |
| 6 | 195 | 175 | 155 | 130 | ||
| 7 | 195 | 175 | 145 | |||
| 8 | 215 | 190 | 160 | |||
| 9 | 205 | 170 | ||||
| 10 | 185 |
Pregnant/Lactating Small Breed**
| Body weight (kg) | Gestation S1–S5 (g/day) | Gestation S6–S7 (g/day) | Gestation S8–S9 (g/day) | Lactation (g/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 45 | 60 | 120 |
| 2 | 65 | 70 | 95 | 190 |
| 3 | 80 | 90 | 125 | 245 |
| 4 | 100 | 110 | 150 | 300 |
| 5 | 115 | 125 | 175 | 345 |
| 6 | 130 | 145 | 195 | 390 |
| 7 | 145 | 160 | 215 | 435 |
| 8 | 160 | 175 | 235 | 475 |
| 9 | 170 | 190 | 255 | 510 |
| 10 | 185 | 200 | 275 | 550 |
*These amounts are indicative and may vary depending on the breed and activity level of the puppy. For further information, please consult your vet or vet nurse.
** During gestation, the weight is the one at the beginning of gestation. During lactation, the weight is the lactating bitch’s real weight. During lactation, the bitch may be fed ad lib.