Animals recovering from illness or injury often lose their appetite or struggle to eat enough and this is when their bodies need the most nourishment of all. For the very best chance at healing and regaining strength, the right nutrients can assist in a speedy and complete recovery. Di-Vetelact Nutritional Milk is a convenient, high-quality supplement that supports your pet’s nutritional needs during this critical time.
Why is Nutrition Matters When Your Pet is Unwell
During times of nutritional stress, your pet's body reacts differently than a healthy animal that is simply not eating for a short period. Understanding how animals respond to nutritional stress helps explain why supplementation is so important.
Firstly, there are two types of "starvation" that can occur in animals: simple starvation and stressed starvation.
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Simple starvation happens when an otherwise healthy animal lacks food. Their metabolism slows down to help conserve energy. For example, this could happen to a dog that has been neglected by its owners and not provided with adequate food. Despite being otherwise healthy and free from medical conditions or injuries, the dog's metabolism slows down to conserve energy and enhance survival while experiencing prolonged nutritional deficiency.
In a wildlife context, koalas may face starvation when their habitat is destroyed. Loss of habitat will limit access to essential food sources, leading to inadequate nutrition and potential starvation. - Stressed starvation is more complicated. When an animal is sick or injured, their metabolism increases. They burn muscle tissue to survive, leading to rapid muscle loss, weakened immunity, and complications like stress-induced diabetes. Imagine a dog recovering from surgery or a koala injured in a bushfire. These animals are in a fragile, high energy demand state.
Malnourished pets, especially those facing stressed starvation, are more vulnerable to infections. That’s because their immune system is weakened by the lack of nutrition. The bad news is that pets with infections often have poor appetites, making their recovery even harder.
Key Nutrients That Power Recovery
To support healing and resilience, there are a number of key nutrients:
- Energy: After an illness or injury, your pet needs extra energy to regain the weight they’ve lost - this can be sourced from fats and carbohydrates. For pets with stressed starvation, a good source of energy is fat, as it’s calorie dense and generally well tolerated and results in positive outcomes.
- Protein: Protein is crucial for restoring muscle mass that may have been lost during illness or injury. For pets in recovery, protein helps with healing and rebuilding tissue. Amino acids like arginine and glutamine play a key role here. Arginine supports the preservation of immune function, while glutamine becomes essential during times of stress to support muscle repair.
- Vitamins and minerals: Essential nutrients like zinc, selenium, B vitamins, and antioxidants help pets metabolise energy, support tissue repair, and reduce oxidative stress.
How Di-Vetelact Supports Convalescing Pets
Di-Vetelact Nutritional Milk is an advanced supplement for pets needing extra care during recovery. It contains premium ingredients that work together to restore strength and vitality.
Here’s why Di-Vetelact works so well:
- High-Quality Protein to repair tissue and rebuild lost muscle mass
- Low Lactose Formula that’s easy to digest and gentle on sensitive stomachs
- 25 Vitamins and Minerals to support immunity, metabolism, and cellular repair
- Prebiotics for Gut Health Support helping maintain a healthy microbiome during stress
Whether you’re nursing an infant kitten, rehabilitating wildlife or helping your older dog bounce back after surgery, Di-Vetelact Nutritional Milk offers targeted support in a gentle, palatable form.
When to Supplement Your Pet’s Diet
If your pet isn’t eating enough to meet their nutritional needs, a supplement such as Di-Vetelact Nutritional Milk can play a huge role in your pet's recovery without overwhelming their system. These times can include
- When your pet has recently had surgery or experienced trauma
- Appetite is low or they’re losing weight
- They’re recovering from infections, burns, or illness
- They’ve been rescued or rehabilitated from neglect
How to Feed Your Pet Di-Vetelact
Di-Vetelact is versatile, and it can be used in several ways to suit your pet’s needs:
- Liquid Formula: is ideal for weak or reluctant eaters. Simply follow mixing directions on the pack or website.
- Mix with Solid Food: If your pet is eating their regular diet you can boost the nutrient density of your pet's meals by adding Di-Vetelact powder.
- Syringe Feeding: When necessary, Di-Vetelact can be administered via syringe under veterinary guidance.
Trusted by Professionals, Loved by Pets
Di-Vetelact has been supporting the recovery of pets and wildlife for over 40 years. Its gentle formulation and comprehensive nutrient profile make it a trusted companion in veterinary hospitals, wildlife shelters, and loving homes.
Let your pet heal with strength, comfort, and care, choose Di-Vetelact Nutritional Milk for their recovery journey.
