Part B - — Content of n-3 fatty acids

Part B - — Content of n-3 fatty acids

— Content of n-3 fatty acids (if added)

Initially up to six months

1. Indicate on the labelling:

— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.’

1. Guidance should be provided on the manner

in which the feed should be fed including many small meals per day.

Restricted level of sodium: Sodium ≤ 2,6 g per kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2)

Dogs and cats

— Magnesium — Potassium — Sodium

Initially months

1. The feed shall be placed on the market as

complete feed.

1. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recom­

mended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’

Support of heart function in the case of chronic cardiac insuffi­ ciency

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Particular nutritional purpose

▼B Entry number

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Essential nutritional characteristics (GP1)

Species or category of animal

Labelling declarations (GP2)

Recommended length of time

Other provisions

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— Energy value

Until target body weight is achieved and after if required to maintain target bodyweight

1. The feed shall be placed on the market as

complete feed.

1. To ensure that minimum requirements are

met, the nutrient levels of a diet for reduction of excessive bodyweight should be increased accordingly to compensate for the restricted daily energy intake (14)

1. Indicate on the labelling:

— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.’ — ‘For cats, a transition period when starting the diet is advised.’ — ‘For an efficient weight loss or ideal weight maintenance, the recommended daily energy intake should not be exceeded.’

— Linoleic acid — Sum of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid

Initially months

Indicate on the labelling: — ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.’ — ‘High level of linoleic acid (LA) and of sum of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)’

Reduction excessive weight

of body

Support of skin function in the case of dermatosis and excessive loss of hair

Metabolizable Energy < 3060 kcal/kg complete feed with moisture content of 12 % (13) Or Metabolizable Energy < 560 kcal/kg complete feed with moisture content of 85 % (13)

Dogs

Metabolizable Energy < 3190 kcal per kg complete feed with moisture content of 12 % (13) Or Metabolizable Energy < 580 kcal per kg complete feed with moisture