Hills Prescription Diet Canine ud Urinary 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, or a tendency to form, urate, oxylate and cystine uroliths
- Controlled levels of protein, decreased purine and uric acid excretion, alongside a targeted urine pH, decreases the risk of urate crystal and urolith formation
- The low protein level helps to decrease urea production and dilute the urine
- Targeted urinary pH (7.1 - 7.7) increases the solubility of crystals
- Taurine and L-carnitine are included to promote heart health
- The dietary buffering capacity is increased to aid in raising pH urinary levels to reduce urate crystallisation
- Antioxidants (vitamin E and beta carotene) are added to control cell oxidation and reduce inflammation
- Low sodium levels contribute to a healthy urinary tract
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
Primary Indication:
- Urate & cystine urolith management
Other Indications:
- Copper storage disease
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Portosystemic shunt
- Uremic encephalopathy
Contraindications:
- Growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs
- Struvite urolithiasis
- Hypoalbuminaemia
- Hyperlipidaemia
- Pancreatitis, history of pancreatitis or 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
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Amount per Day |
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Dog Weight |
Cups |
Grams |
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2.3 kg |
½ |
55 |
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4.5 kg |
¾ |
80 |
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6.8 kg |
1 ⅛ |
120 |
|
9.1 kg |
1 ⅓ |
145 |
|
14 kg |
1 ¾ |
190 |
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18 kg |
2 ⅓ |
250 |
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23 kg |
2 ¾ |
295 |
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27 kg |
3 |
325 |
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32 kg |
3 ½ |
380 |
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36 kg |
3 ¾ |
405 |
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45 kg |
4 ½ |
485 |
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54 kg |
5 ¼ |
565 |
Note
- Long-term use: Dogs fed Prescription Diet u/d long term should be monitored for the development of protein depletion. Because dogs with urate or cystine urolithiasis may have underlying metabolic abnormalities, it is recommended to perform a fasting serum chemistry profile and echocardiogram every 6 months in these patients
Ingredients
Brewers Rice, Corn Starch, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Flaxseed, Potato Protein, Chicken Liver Flavour, Lactic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Citrate, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Lysine, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavours, Beta-Carotene
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 10.5%, Crude Protein (max) 15.5%, Crude Fat (min) 16.5%, Crude Fibre (max) 3.5%, Moisture (max) 10%, Calcium (max) 0.84%, Sodium (max) 0.33%, Vitamin E (min) 400 IU/kg, Carnitine (min) 150 ppm, Taurine (min) 0.1%
Calorie Content
3986 kcal ME/kg or 429 kcal ME/cup