Hills Prescription Diet Canine Ld Liver Care 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 for the nutritional support of dogs with liver disease including hepatocellular disease, portosystemic shunts, chronic canine inflammatory hepatic disease, fibrotic hepatopathies, biliary disease, and glucocorticoid-induced hepatopathy
- Contains controlled levels of highly digestible protein to reduce liver workload and to help heal and repair liver tissue
- Delivers branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) and aromatic amino acids (AAA) in a precise ratio to reduce the production of ammonia and other nitrogenous by-products
- Contains highly digestible carbohydrates to decrease protein breakdown and gluconeogenesis as a result
- Low in sodium to aid in controlling clinical signs associated with ascites/edema and hypertension
- The high L-carnitine levels encourage the metabolisation of fat in the liver
- Vitamin K and zinc are added to minimise deficiencies associated with liver disease
- Soluble fibre is added to facilitate the elimination of waste from the colon and support the growth of beneficial bacteria, resulting in decreased ammonia production and absorption
- Low in copper - aids in preventing the buildup of copper in the liver of dogs prone to copper storage disease
- To maintain a healthy immune system, antioxidants are included to provide protection against oxidative damage caused by free radicals
- S+OXSHIELD - promotes a urinary environment that is unfavourable of struvite and calcium oxalate crystal development
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
- Ascites & edema associated with liver disorders
- Copper storage disease
- General liver disorders
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Portosystemic shunt
- Insulinoma
Contraindications:
- Pregnant or nursing dogs
- Hyperlipidemia
- Pancreatitis
- History of pancreatitis
- Risk of pancreatitis
Feeding Advice:
- 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
- Gradually transition to this new food over a 7-day period
- Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight
- Always provide fresh drinking water
Feeding Guide
|
Weight |
Growth less than 4 months |
Growth 4 to 9 months |
Growth 10 to 12 months |
Adult Maintenance |
|
0.9 kg |
½ cup (50g) |
⅜ cup (35g) |
⅓ cup (35g) |
|
|
2.3 kg |
⅞ (90g) |
¾ cup (80g) |
⅝ cup (65g) |
½ cup (50g) |
|
3.6 kg |
1 ⅓ cups (140g) |
1 ⅛ cups (120g) |
⅞ cup (90g) |
|
|
4.5 kg |
1 ½ (155g) |
1 ⅓ cups (140g) |
1 cup (105g) |
⅞ cup (90g) |
|
6.8 kg |
2 ⅛ cups (225g) |
1 ¾ cups (185g) |
1 ⅜ cups (145g) |
1 ⅛ cups (120g) |
|
9.1 kg |
2 ⅔ cups (280g) |
2 ¼ cups (235g) |
1 ¾ cups (185g) |
1 ⅓ cups (140g) |
|
14 kg |
3 ½ (365g) |
3 cups (315g) |
2 ⅓ cups (245g) |
2 cups (210g) |
|
18 kg |
4 ⅓ (455g) |
3 ⅔ cups (385g) |
3 cups (315g) |
2 ⅓ cups (245g) |
|
23 kg |
5 ¼ cups (550g) |
4 ⅓ cups (445g) |
3 ½ cups (365g) |
2 ¾ cups (290g) |
|
27 kg |
n/a |
5 cups (525g) |
4 cups (420g) |
3 ¼ cups (340g) |
|
32 kg |
n/a |
n/a |
4 ½ cups (470g) |
3 ½ cups (365g) |
|
36 kg |
n/a |
n/a |
5 cups (525g) |
4 cups (420g) |
|
45 kg |
n/a |
n/a |
5 ¾ cups (605g) |
4 ⅔ cups (490g) |
|
54 kg |
n/a |
n/a |
6 ⅔ cups (700g) |
5 ⅓ cups (560g) |
Ingredients
Brewers Rice, Chicken, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Soybean Meal, Flaxseed, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Liver Flavour, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Dried Beet Pulp, Glyceryl Monostearate, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K)), Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, L-Arginine, Taurine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavours, Beta-Carotene
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 14.5%, Crude Protein (max) 19.5%, Crude Fat (min) 19%, Crude Fibre (max) 6%, Moisture (max) 10%, Arginine (min) 0.7%, Copper (max) 7ppm, Zinc (min) 150 ppm, Carnitine (min) 150 ppm
Calorie Content
3995 kcal/kg, 419 kcal/cup