Welcome to Ultimate Canine Nutrition. We are proud to introduce this high quality, locally produced product, which focuses on health and well-being of our canine companions.

Our aim is to provide a locally produced product which offers high quality protein, free of wheat and maize, with the correct balance of nutrients, to provide a complete and balanced canine diet. The diet is focused on dogs with higher energy and specific nutrient needs, such as working and service dogs, show dogs and breeding dogs, and on discerning owners wanting to feed a unique diet to keep their canines in top condition.

UCN was developed by a veterinarian specializing in reproduction, and a breeder with a passion for canine nutrition and the community of discerning breeders who's passion it is to improve and promote dog breeds, and a renowned animal nutritionist.

Many months of research into factors effecting digestion, immunity and performance related to nutrition, lead to the development of this diet. The result is a high quality affordable diet, focusing solely on simple nutrition to provide results.

We source our own high quality raw materials, and produce small batches to ensure quality. Our main protein sources are poultry meal and egg. This combination provides a complete profile of essential and non essential amino acids. (what are amino acids).

We use an oil blend with the preferred Omega 6 to Omega 3 ratio, with the main source of Omega 3 being from fish oil (source: Sardine, Pilchard and Anchovy) (benefits of Omega 3). These oils not only promote healthy skin and coat, but have benefit for joint and heart  health as well. Omega 3 from fish oil is a source DHA, which is a major structural component of the brain and retina of the eye, benefits to developing puppies are well documented.

Rice and sorghum are included in our diet. The benefits of rice include its ability to provide fast and instant energy, regulate and improve bowel movements and stabilize blood sugar levels (benefits of rice). Sorghum is a gluten free super grain with many health benefits, providing a source of dietary fiber. (benefits of sorghum)

We have included a high quality A Grade Lucern in our diet. Apart from being a source of protein, it also contains vitamins A, B, D and K and is becoming popular as a health promoting supplement for animals and humans.

Attention to the needs of our canine companions does not stop there. The gastrointestinal tract is the nutrient processing and absorption center of the body. The statement 'you are what you eat' is very true, but if the processing center is not functioning, the nutrients are lost.  If the gastrointestinal tract is not functioning optimally, it directly affects many other processes in the body, including the immune system, the body's ability to heal, reproduction etc. Addition of pre-biotics, which support and promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines and activated clays for the absorption of toxins in the gastrointestinal tract, further support the gastrointestinal tract. We have included Bio Mos which helps promote gastrointestinal health and integrity. Gastrointestinal health and integrity are essential for animal performance and Bio Mos feeds the gastrointestinal  tract and thus plays a critical role in animal nutrition and production. The inclusion of Calcium Butyrate and Nucleotides promote gastrointestinal health and increased resistance against pathogens.

The diet includes chondroitin and glucosamine for joint health.

Special attention has also been given to the needs of pregnant and breeding bitches with the addition of beta carotene, folic acid and organic zinc. The full complement of vitamins and minerals has been added.

As mentioned before, we have paid special attention to sourcing the best quality raw materials. Our poultry meal is imported from The Netherlands. The company only uses chickens which are fit for human consumption. Our salt is hand harvested on the West Coast of South Africa, contains natural minerals and trace elements and is pure and unprocessed. It does not contain any anti-caking agents or artificial additives.

We look forward to extending the range to provide for the special needs of puppies and young, growing dogs.