Product Review: Delicate Care for Dogs
Delicate Care is not very famous among dog owners in Manila, and is also not easily available because it’s considered a prescription diet. However, you might want to consider this dog food, especially if you are particular about your dog’s coat.
About Delicate Care
It comes from an Australian Brand called Natural Balance. Natural Balance is a premium brand of dog food that offers a variety of formulas to meet the nutritional needs of dogs with different life stages, dietary requirements, and health conditions. Their products are typically made with high-quality proteins, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables. Delicate Care is scientifically formulated diet best for dogs of all life stages with food intolerances, sensitive skin or digestive systems. The product claims to help improve your dog’s stool and coat quality, and maintain a healthy immune system.
Ingredients
Sorghum, Duck Meal, Chick Peas, Tallow, Sugar Beet Pulp, Natural Flavours, Omega Magic™ Essential Oil Blend, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Blueberries, Turmeric, FOS (Fructo-Oligo-Saccharides), Bacillus subtilis, L-Lysine, MOS (Manno-Oligo-Saccharides), DL-Methionine, Yucca schidigera Extract, Vitamins A D3 E K3 B1 B2 B3 B5 B6 B12, Folic Acid, Biotin, Copper (from Sulphate), Copper Chelate, Zinc (from Sulphate), Zinc Chelate, Manganese (from Oxide), Manganese Chelate, Iron (from Sulphate), Iron Chelate, Selenium, and Iodine. Product protected by natural mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract.
Nutritional Information
Crude Protein (min): 24%
Crude Fat (min): 11%
Crude Fiber (max): 5%
Moisture (max): 10%
Metabolizable Energy: 360 kcal/100gm as fed
Feeding Guideline
| Weight of Dog (kg) | Grams per day |
| 2 | 50 |
| 4 | 80 |
| 6 | 110 |
| 10 | 165 |
| 15 | 220 |
| 20 | 275 |
| 25 | 325 |
| 30 | 375 |
| 35 | 420 |
| 40 | 465 |
| 50 | 550 |
| 60 | 630 |
Local Selling Price
Around Php1,600+ for 3kg
Verdict
It is highly recommended due to its health benefits. But it might be hard to switch your adult dog to this diet especially if they are used to tastier brands like Aozi or if they are occasionally fed table food. If your dog is still a puppy, it might be easier to introduce the diet. It is also not the cheapest option for a healthy dog food, however it is good to invest in your dog’s health in order to avoid future complications like allergies or other skin problems.