Parlons des bichons maltais

Lorsqu'il s'agit de choisir un aliment pour un bichon maltais, de nombreux facteurs doivent être pris en compte, comme son âge, son mode de vie, son niveau d'activité, sa condition physique et son état de santé, y compris les maladies ou sensibilités potentielles. La nourriture fournit l'énergie nécessaire aux fonctions vitales du chien, et une formule nutritionnelle complète doit être équilibrée en nutriments afin d'éviter toute carence ou tout excès dans l'alimentation, ce qui pourrait causer des problèmes de santé à votre chien. Les recommandations suivantes s'appliquent à des animaux en bonne santé. Si votre chien a des problèmes de santé, veuillez consulter votre vétérinaire qui pourra vous recommander une formule exclusivement disponible chez les vétérinaires.

Système immunitaire fort - Favorise le développement d'un système immunitaire sain chez les chiots bichons maltais grâce à l'ajout d'antioxydants cliniquement reconnus, notamment les vitamines E et C.

Développement cérébral - Enrichie en ADH, un acide gras oméga-3 dont l'efficacité dans le développement cérébral des chiots bichons maltais a été scientifiquement prouvée.

Soutien du microbiome - Favorise un équilibre sain des bactéries intestinales pour une bonne santé digestive grâce à une combinaison de prébiotiques et de protéines hautement digestibles.

The main nutritional goals for adult Maltese are:

Supporting oral hygiene with a formula
containing calcium chelators that help reduce tartar formation

Preserving the health and beauty of
the skin and coat with the enriched addition of essential fatty acids (omega 3
- EPA-DHA - and omega 6), borage oil, and biotin

Maintaining an ideal body weight by
using highly digestible ingredients and keeping the fat content at a sensible
level

Satisfying their fussy appetite. The size of the kibble should be very small and adapted to the miniature jaw of Maltese in order to avoid problems with picking up food. Combined with great aromas and flavours, this will stimulate their finicky appetite.

Maintaining a healthy digestive
system. A diet formulated with a balanced intake of fibres will help facilitate
intestinal transit, and with highly digestible proteins contributes to good
stool quality.
Maintaining an ideal body weight by using highly digestible ingredients and keeping the fat content at a sensible level.
For Maltese living mainly indoors, because of reduced activity, it is important to strictly follow the feeding guidelines written on the package in order to prevent excessive weight gain, and to do so for sterilised Maltese, as neutering is a factor in overweight dogs.
Very small breed dogs are prone to urinary stones; a diet that supports a healthy urinary system is recommended.

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After 8 years old, Maltese start facing the first signs of ageing. A diet enriched with antioxidants helps maintain vitality, and key nutrients, such as taurine, help support good cardiac function. Ageing is also accompanied by the modification of digestive capacities and particular nutritional requirements, so food for ageing Maltese should have the following characteristics:

Higher vitamin C and E content. These nutrients have antioxidant properties, helping to protect the body’s cells against the harmful effects of the oxidative stress linked to ageing.

High-quality protein. Contrary to a widely held misconception, lowering the protein content in food brings little benefit in limiting kidney failure. In addition, older dogs are less efficient at using dietary protein than younger dogs. Reducing the phosphorus content is a good way of slowing down the gradual deterioration of kidney function.

A higher proportion of the trace elements iron, copper, zinc, and manganese to help maintain good condition of the skin and coat.

A higher quantity of polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids) to maintain the quality of the coat. Dogs can normally produce these fatty acids, but ageing can affect this physiological process.

As they age, dogs increasingly suffer from teeth problems. To ensure they continue to eat in sufficient quantities, the size, shape and texture of their kibble needs to be tailored to their jaw.