Larton Adult Dog Peptide+ Dental

Peptide+ Dog – Dental Care

Dental health is crucial for dogs because it directly impacts their overall well-being and quality of life. Over 80% of dogs over the age of three suffer from some form of dental disease.

Poor oral hygiene can lead to painful conditions affecting a dog’s ability to eat, groom and stay active. Maintaining good dental hygiene not only prevents discomfort and bad breath but also protects against more serious systemic health problems.

Bacteria from an infected mouth can enter the bloodstream and affect major organs, contributing to heart disease, kidney issues and liver damage.

Regular dental care — including professional cleanings, at-home brushing and nutritional strategies — helps reduce harmful bacteria and promotes better overall health for dogs. 

The Power of Peptides

Collagen Peptides

Collagen peptides derived from hydrolysed collagen play a role in supporting gum tissue repair and reducing inflammation associated with periodontal disease.

The guide states that collagen peptide supplementation can improve indicators of gum health, including bleeding on probing and tissue regeneration. These benefits are linked to their ability to promote collagen synthesis, which is important for healing and maintaining healthy gingival structures. 

Antimicrobial Peptides

Antimicrobial peptides such as LL-37 and β-defensins are naturally produced in the gums and play an important role in oral immune defence.

LL-37 stimulates gingival fibroblasts to produce growth factors and collagen, supporting tissue repair, while β-defensins help form a protective barrier that prevents bacterial invasion.

These peptides contribute to maintaining a healthy oral microbiome, reducing inflammation and helping prevent periodontal disease and oral infections. 

Composition

Freshly Prepared Hydrolysed Turkey (29.5%), Sweet Potato, Potato, Hydrolysed Dried Salmon (12.5%), Turkey Fat (8%), Beet Pulp, Cellulose (2.5%), Hydrolysed Turkey Gravy (2%), Plaque Defence™ 2% (Sodium Hexametaphosphate 6,150 mg/kg, Seaweed 0.6%, Peppermint 0.4%, Cranberry 0.2%, Green Tea Extract 0.2%), Minerals, Dried Marigold (Source of Lutein), Fructooligosaccharides (FOS, 175 mg/kg), Mannanoligosaccharides (MOS, 50 mg/kg). 

Analytical Constituents

Crude Protein: 21%
Crude Fat: 14.5%
Crude Fibre: 5%
Crude Ash: 8.5%
Moisture: 8%
NFE: 43%
Metabolisable Energy: 356 kcal/100g
Omega-6 Fatty Acids: 3.5%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 1%
Calcium: 1.1%
Phosphorus: 0.9%
Collagen: 3.0% 

Amino Acids:
Methionine: 1,809mg 

Production Information

Kibble Shape: Heart
Kibble Length: 5mm
Kibble Width: 13.5mm
Tolerance: +/- 1mm
Shelf Life: 18 months
Storage: Cool, dry place 

Always ensure fresh, clean water is available.