Hills Prescription Diet Canine dd Food Sensitivities Venison Dry Dog Food
It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before and during the use of this product in order to determine the needs of your dog
- Prescribed by veterinarians as a nutritional management aid in the management of pruritic dermatitis, chronic gastroenteritis or colitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic otitis externa, flea allergy dermatitis and contact dermatitis
- Contains venison as a single intact animal protein source – this limits the digestible novel meat protein and carbohydrate ingredients in the diet to help avoid common food allergies
- Can be used as an elimination diet
- Includes potato as a carbohydrate source – allergy to potato is uncommon and it is highly digestible
- Added antioxidants to help maintain a healthy immune system and the skin barrier function
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
- Adverse food reactions (AFR) & elimination diet
- Atopic dermatitis (environmental allergy)
- Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)
- Otitis externa (chronic)
- Pruritic dermatitis
- Supports skin health in cases of secondary infections, and other dermatoses
- Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) without lymphangiectasia
- Forms of chronic enteropathy (inflammatory bowel disease):
- Food responsive
- Antibiotic responsive
- Steroid responsive
Contraindications:
- Growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs
- Hyperlipidemia
- Pancreatitis
- History of pancreatitis
- At risk of pancreatitis
Feeding Directions
- It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use and during the period of use.
- Individual requirements will vary depending on pre-existing nutritional status and medical condition.
- Consult with the treating veterinarian to establish a feeding guide for the individual patient
- Grams are the most accurate form of measurement; cups are estimated from grams
- If feeding this food for the first time, mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food for 7 days or more
- Keep fresh water available at all times
- Your pet's nutritional needs may change as they age - ask your vet at every check-up
Feeding Guide
|
Weight of Dog |
Cups |
Grams |
|
2.3kg |
½ |
50 |
|
4.5kg |
1 |
100 |
|
6.8kg |
1 ¼ |
130 |
|
9.1kg |
1 ½ |
155 |
|
14kg |
2 ¼ |
230 |
|
18kg |
2 ⅔ |
270 |
|
23kg |
3 ¼ |
330 |
|
27kg |
3 ⅔ |
375 |
|
32kg |
4 |
410 |
|
36kg |
4 ½ |
460 |
|
45kg |
5 ¼ |
535 |
|
54kg |
6 |
610 |
Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Potatoes, Potato Starch, Venison, Potato Protein, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil, Powdered Cellulose, Pork Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Glyceryl Monostearate, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), DL-Methionine, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Magnesium Oxide, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 13%, Crude Fat (min) 12%, Crude Fibre (max) 6%, Moisture (max) 10%, Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min) 0.5%
Calorie Content (calculated)
3636 kcal ME/kg or 371 kcal ME/cup