Hills Prescription Diet Canine id Digestive Care Low Fat Original Canned Wet 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 for the nutritional support of dogs with complex fat responsive disorders (pancreatitis, hyperlipidaemia, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, protein-losing enteropathy) and decrease the risk of recurrence
- Designed to be fed long term to manage GI disease
- Shown to reduce fasting serum triglycerides in hyperlipidemic canines
- ActivBiome+ Technology includes a proprietary blend of prebiotic fibres to activate the gut microbiome, promote healthy stools and rebalance the microbiome for optimal digestive health
- Low in fat to aid in the management of fat-responsive conditions, limits pancreas stimulation, and lowers the risk of pancreatitis relapse
- Includes ginger to help calm and soothe the GI tract
- Omega 3 fatty acids work to ease inflammation
- Easy-to-digest proteins promote the absorption of nutrients
- Antioxidants are included to fight free radicals and support a strong immune system
- Features a ground texture in a light gravy with quality ingredients to enhance palatability
Indications - may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
- Pancreatitis
- Hyperlipidaemia
- Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)
- Protein losing enteropathy (PLE) with lymphangiectasia
- Cushing's syndrome
- Diabetes with hyperlipidaemia or pancreatitis
Other Indications:
- Acute gastroenteritis (diarrhoea or vomiting)
- Oesophageal disorders
- Gastritis (acute or chronic)
- Flatulence
- Forms of chronic enteropathy (inflammatory bowel disease):
- Antibiotic responsive
- Steroid responsive
- Food responsive
- Recovery from gastrointestinal surgery
- Stress colitis
Contraindications:
- Growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs
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
- Small, frequent meals (3-6 times daily) are often appropriate in the types of cases for which Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Wet Dog Food is typically used
Feeding Guide
|
Dog Weight |
Cans per Day |
|
2.5 |
¾ |
|
5 |
1 |
|
10 |
1 ¾ |
|
20 |
3 ¼ |
|
30 |
4 ¼ |
|
40 |
5 ⅓ |
|
50 |
6 ¼ |
|
60+ |
40g/kg |
Composition
Meat and animal derivatives, cereals, derivatives of vegetable origin, eggs and egg derivatives, minerals, seeds, oils and fats, vegetables, fruit.
Highly digestible ingredients: Pork, rice, rice flour, maize, chicken, dried eggs, digest, vegetable oil, fish oil.
ActivBiome+ Prebiotic blend (1.8%): Dried beet pulp, flaxseed, ground pecan shell, dried citrus pulp, dried cranberries
Analytical Constituents
Protein: 6.5%, Fat content: 2.1%, Crude fibre: 0.52%, Crude ash: 1.5%, Moisture: 74.3%, Calcium: 0.20%, Phosphorus: 0.14%, Sodium: 0.10%, Potassium: 0.22%, Magnesium: 0.02%. per kg: Vitamin A: 26,930 IU, Vitamin D3: 238 IU