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Welcome
to our FAQ section!
We
have included a lot of information here to help you and your Dog,
Puppy, or Cat get the most from Gelert pet foods.
We hope you
find this section usefull. If you still have un-answered questions
please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be delighted to
assist you.
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| How Palatable
is Gelert? |
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Gelert
was formulated with superb palatability in mind. After all,
for the food to be of benefit to your pet it has to be eaten.
With each kibble having been coated in the finest grade chicken
oil we have made Gelert so appealing that rejection is extremely
rare. |
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| How is
Gelert Manufactured? |
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We
work closely with a select number of suppliers and lay down
stringent parameters relating to product quality, if a consignment
does not meet the laid down parameters, then we simply do
not accept it. In addition, our raw materials never vary.
Our commitment to producing consistent quality products dictates
continual investment in our manufacturing facility.
These are the basic tenets that we work to. This adherence
to strictly fixed formulas is the only way we can truly guarantee
that your dog eats the same high quality products every time. |
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| How much
will it cost me to feed my dog on Gelert dog food? |
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Because
Gelert is so highly digestible – you feed 20-25% less
than some other foods, so it costs less to feed. Studies have
shown that dogs were required to eat 3-4 times as much of
an economy brand than a premium food to provide proper nutrition.
The following table is based upon the purchase of a 15kg bag
of Gelert Chicken & Rice or Gelert Lamb & Rice at
the RRP of £25.50.
| Weight
of Dog |
Daily
Feed (grams) |
A
15kg sack will last |
Feeding
cost per day (pence) |
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| 4 |
40 |
375 |
7 |
| 6 |
60 |
250 |
10 |
| 8 |
80 |
188 |
14 |
| 10 |
100 |
150 |
17 |
| 12 |
120 |
125 |
20 |
| 14 |
140 |
107 |
24 |
| 16 |
160 |
94 |
27 |
| 18 |
180 |
83 |
31 |
| 20 |
200 |
75 |
34 |
| 22 |
220 |
68 |
37 |
| 24 |
240 |
63 |
41 |
| 26 |
260 |
58 |
44 |
| 28 |
280 |
54 |
48 |
| 30 |
300 |
50 |
51 |
| 32 |
320 |
47 |
54 |
| 34 |
340 |
44 |
58 |
| 36 |
360 |
42 |
61 |
| 38 |
380 |
39 |
65 |
| 40 |
400 |
38 |
68 |
| 45 |
450 |
33 |
77 |
Exact
food requirements vary depending on climate, breed of dog,
age, emotional state and excersise / activity level. The above
is a suggested amount, based on the needs of a moderately
active dog – feed an amount that allows your dog to
maintain his ideal weight.
Obviously, a dog which is extremely active will need in more
than the above recommended amount. The exact feed should be
dictated by your dogs needs and appearance, feed to maintain
a lean active condition.
Introduce by mixing with your dog’s usual food and increasing
the amount of Gelert over several days. A sudden change in
food source may be shocks to you’re dog’s digestive
system. If you notice loose stool, reduce the amount of the
new food until your dog adjusts. |
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| Does Gelert
offer a guarantee? |
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Made
with time-honoured freshness and nutrition, Gelert is guaranteed
to meet your dog’s needs when fed according to suggested
guidelines.
If for whatever reasons you are not 100% satisfied
with the product, you will receive a full refund when you
send your name, address, purchase price and unused food to:
Cambrian
Pet Foods Ltd., Pencader, Carmarthenshire. SA39 9AE |
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| Who are
Gelert Pet Nutrition? |
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Gelert
Pet Nutrition is a wholly independent family owned pet food
manufacturer founded in 1982 and run by animal lovers. We
have around 50 employees and are based in Carmarthenshire,
Wales. |
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| What type
of food should I feed my Puppy? |
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Canned
foods are typically higher in calories and fat and are usually
80 to 83% water. Therefore on a dry matter basis it makes
canned food very expensive. Being a dry food, Gelert Puppy
is only 9% water and is made of high quality ingredients.
It is therefore more economical, easier to use, and in the
opinion of many veterinarians and specialist pet nutritionist
better for your dog.
Dogs on dry foods typically have fewer intestinal upsets,
either diarrhea or constipation, and also they have fewer
problems with unwanted weight gain. Probably the most important
advantage of using dry foods and feeding them dry is that
the abrasive action of eating them is good for the dog’s
teeth and gums.
Dogs that constantly eat any of the softened foods always
have more dental problems ranging from tartar and plaque build
up, abscesses, tooth loss and gum disease. Any or all of which
may cause bad breath.
Most dog trainers, breeders, veterinarians and pet nutritionists
would recommend a dry kibble food such as Gelert – a
food which has a meat protein source as one of its first two
ingredients. Dry food is the only food that helps control
plaque while it is being eaten. It’s also the only food
that helps satisfy your puppies need to chew.
In addition dry food is easy to store, less expensive than
alternatives, more conveniently served, palatable and has
less odour.
With dog food, like pretty much everything else in life, you
get what you pay for. Economy brands are inexpensive and made
of the cheapest ingredients available. As such, their energy
values are lower, they use poor grade proteins with lower
digestibility, which means that much of the food passes right
through their system and is not absorbed.
Gelert Puppy is a premium brand and uses higher quality ingredients
from sources with high biological values. Because better quality
ingredients mean better digestibility, your puppy does not
need to eat as much and less waste is produced. |
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| What are
the main ingredients in Gelert? |
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Poultry
Meat Meal
The main source of protein used in Gelert Puppy menu. Selected
because of its quality, digestibility and taste. Our chicken
meal does NOT contain any by-products such as chicken feet,
heads, feathers, and beaks. Like all our other ingredients,
we pay a premium for the best available. This protein source
is derived only from EU approved meat-processing facilities.
Brown & White Rice
Of all the cereals, Rice is the most easily digested and whole
grain brown rice is recognised for it’s nutritional
value and as being beneficial in the treatment of illness,
whilst white rice is included for it’s digestibility.
A diet containing only brown rice can be somewhat hard for
some animals to digest.
Maize Flour
An additional source of highly digestible carbohydrate for
energy provision.
Poultry Oil
Provides a highly palatable chicken flavour and a source of
high-energy fats and oils.
Sugar Beet Pulp
A good source of fibre to promote a healthy digestive tract.
Peas
A good source of digestible vegetable protein with well balanced
amino acids.
Fish Meal
An excellent source of proteins, amino acids, essential fatty
acids and minerals in a highly digestible and bio-available
form.
Full Fat Linseed
A highly digestible source of vegetable protein and a rich
source of the essential Omega-3 fatty acids. Also rich in
Linolenic acid for a healthy, glossy coat.
Vitamins & Minerals
Gelert contains a full range of essential trace elements,
vitamins and minerals in the correct balance and amounts.
These are required throughout the body and are essential for
growth, health, reproduction and survival. |
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| How should
I change over to Gelert Puppy? |
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If
you have just bought your new puppy and that puppy was not
previously fed on Gelert it is a good idea to initially continue
feeding the same type and brand of puppy food and use the
same feeding schedule as the puppy was on before he came to
you. Then you can slowly change the puppy’s food over
to Gelert.
The best way to do this is over a period of 7-10 days. Go
from 100% of the previous food to 100% Gelert Puppy. Mix 25%
of Gelert Puppy with 75% of the old food for several days.
Then make it 50-50 for several days, and then 75% Gelert to
25% old food. |
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How
should I wean & feed Gelert? |
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Your
puppies feeding schedule will be somewhat dictated by your
own personal schedule. It is not advisable to leave food out
for the puppy so that he can eat as and when he wants. You
need to be there for the feeding in order to assist the puppy
in getting into a regular schedule. The best way to achieve
this is to feed the puppy what it will eat at specific times
on a specific schedule.
Initially introduce Gelert Puppy at about 3-4 weeks of age.
Moisten Gelert Puppy with an equal volume of warm water and
mix to form porridge – this will assist young pups in
their transition to solid feed. Initially serve small amounts
of Gelert in a porridge form six times a day then after weaning
puppies under six months should be fed three times a day;
between six and twelve months old, two times daily; and once
per day after twelve months of age.
Gelert Puppy should be fed in a controlled daily quantity
over several meals and in accordance with the expected adult
bodyweight and age of your puppy. The feeding chart on the
package should only be used as a guide only.
All pups are individuals. The best way to feed your puppy
is to place a reasonable amount of food down – you may
use the guide for this – let the puppy eat as much as
he wants in 10 –15 minutes, then pick the food bowl
up. You’ll soon learn to judge how much your puppy needs,
and, depending on how fast he cleans it up, when he needs
more. Remember to have clean, fresh water available with or
immediately after the meal. Puppies maturing into adult dogs
will naturally decrease the number of feedings per day on
their own.
One advantage of feeding on a set schedule as suggested above
is that your puppy will the go to the toilet on a more set
time and therefore make housetraining easier and faster.
Please try and make it a habit of giving your puppy some quiet
time after the meal. Try not to let the children run about,
shout, and play with it for the first 60 to 90 minutes or
so after eating. This could lead to stomach upsets that can
be very serious. The puppy will, however, probably need to
go to the toilet. |
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Why
should I not overfeed? |
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Many
owners feel that their dog isn’t putting on weight or
growing as fast as they think it should. They are then tempted
to somehow encourage their animal to eat more. Please DON’T
do this.
The growth rate and appetite of a young Puppy fed on a high
quality food such as Gelert Puppy menu is primarily dictated
by genetics. Don’t try to make your dog grow faster
than it should or into something it isn’t. This will
only lead to problems. Artificially accelerated growth leads
to bone and joint disorders. Feed your puppy the amounts he
wants and let his body dictate his needs. |
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Should
I give Cow's milk to my puppy? |
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Cow’s
milk contains the sugar lactose. Dogs do not have the enzyme
lactase that is necessary to digest it. That is why they often
develop diarrhea or softer stools when given milk. Most humans
produce this enzyme. Those that don’t are said to suffer
from milk intolerance or allergies – you may have heard
of people who are lactose-intolerant.
You will note that Gelert puppy contains skimmed milk powder
as an ingredient – but don’t worry, lactose bacteria
have been used to break down the sugar into easier digestible
forms. |
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How
much Water should I give my dog or puppy? |
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Puppies
may seem to drink large quantities of water. This is essential
and they cannot be deprived. A dog or cat can starve and loose
almost all of it’s body fat and half of it’s protein
mass (muscle) and still survive. However, if the same animal
looses 15% of it’s body weight, it will die. Of all
the nutrients, water is the most important of all.
For dogs (or cats for that matter!) of any age that eat dry
food, water will be needed to re-hydrate it in their stomachs
for digestion. Puppies also need more water per kg of bodyweight
than adult dogs because they are growing. Growth comes through
very active metabolism at cellular level.
These processes produce much wastes and by-products that are
excreted into the blood. It takes plenty of water to carry
these waste substances to and be flushed through the kidneys.
It is OK to schedule when you puppy drinks but you must allow
them to consume as much as they need – bear in mind
environmental factors will also have a bearing on water requirements.
The water that is provided must be clean and fresh. Infectious
agents and diseases can be transmitted through contaminated
and unclean water. Providing fresh water greatly reduces the
risk of disease and therefore keeps your pet happy and healthy. |
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Should
I give my dog or puppy table scraps? |
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Young
puppies should not be given table scraps because their digestive
tracts are not fully developed and table scraps could cause
diarrhea or other gastrointestinal problems. Table scraps
fill them up but do not provide the nutrients that their rapidly
growing bodies need.
Feeding puppies from the table teaches them the bad habit
of begging, and may make as a result, house training more
difficult for you. |
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