Hills Prescription Diet Canine rd Weight Reduction Chicken 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 obese dogs or overweight dogs with fibre responsive disease
- Nutrition especially formulated to reduce body fat, while keeping the dog's appetite satisfied with high levels of natural fibre
- Highly palatable
- Clinically proven to promote healthy triglyceride and cholesterol levels
- Unique combination of lysine, L-carnitine and soluble fibre modifies metabolism from fat storing to fat burning
- Clinically proven antioxidants to support a strong immune system
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
- Obesity
- Fibre responsive diseases in overweight dogs
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hyperlipidaemia
- Colitis
- Constipation
- Lymphangiectasia
Contraindications:
- Cats
- Puppies
- Pregnant or lactating bitches
- Debilitation
- Underweight
- Dehydration
- Hypermetabolic state
- Heart failure
- Renal failure
- Liver disease
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
Ideal |
Weight Loss |
|
Cups |
Grams |
|
2.3 kg |
½ |
40 |
4.5 kg |
⅞ |
70 |
6.8 kg |
1 ¼ |
105 |
9.1 kg |
1 ½ |
125 |
14 kg |
2 |
165 |
18 kg |
2 ½ |
205 |
23 kg |
3 |
245 |
27 kg |
3 ½ |
285 |
32 kg |
3 ¾ |
310 |
36 kg |
4 ¼ |
350 |
45 kg |
5 |
410 |
54 kg |
5 ¾ |
470 |
Ingredients
Whole Grain Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Soybean Meal, Soybean Mill Run, Chicken Liver Flavour, Dried Beet Pulp, Pork Liver Flavour, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Caramel colour, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat, L-Lysine, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), DL-Methionine, minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavours, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 28.5%, Crude Fat (min) 5.3%, Crude Fibre (max) 16%, Moisture (max) 10.5%, Carnitine (min) 200 ppm
Calorie Content
2943 kcal ME/kg or 242 kcal ME/cup