Hills Prescription Diet Canine dd Skin Food Sensitivity 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) and chronic otitis externa
- 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
- Useful as a nutritional aid for dogs with adverse reactions to food or certain gastrointestinal disorders
- 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:
- Inflammatory skin conditions such as atopy and otitis externa
- Adverse reactions to food (food allergy or intolerance)
Contraindications:
- Growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs
- Hyperlipidemia
- Pancreatitis
- History of pancreatitis
- At risk of pancreatitis
Old Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Potatoes, Potato Starch, Venison, Potato Protein, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil, Powdered Cellulose, Pork 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
Protein 18.1%, Fat 16.3%, Crude Fibre 1.7%, Carbohydrate/NFE 57.4%, Calcium 0.79%, Phosphorus 0.57%, Sodium 0.39%, Potassium 1.08%, Magnesium 0.067%, Vitamin C 273ppm, Vitamin E 47 IU/kg, Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids 0.77%, Total Omega 6 Fatty Acids 3.54%, EPA 0.207%
Calorie Content
3736 kcal ME/kg; 371 kcal ME/cup
New 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%
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
- If you receive the new bag, it is recommended to transition your dog to the new formula over a period of 7-10 days
Old Feeding Guide
|
Weight of Dog |
Cups |
Grams |
|
2.3kg |
5⁄8 cup |
60g |
|
4.5kg |
1 cup |
100g |
|
6.8kg |
1 ¼ cups |
125g |
|
9.1kg |
1 ⅔ cups |
165g |
|
14kg |
2 ¼ cups |
225g |
|
18kg |
2 ⅔ |
265g |
|
23kg |
3 ¼ cups |
320g |
|
27kg |
3 ⅔ cups |
265g |
|
32kg |
4 cups |
395g |
|
36kg |
4 ½ cups |
445g |
|
45kg |
5 ⅓ cups |
530g |
New 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 |