Hills Prescription Diet Canine wd Multi-Benefit 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 dogs prone to excess weight gain, requiring weight control, glucose management, and digestive support
- An optimal blend of soluble and insoluble fibre levels provides a feeling of fullness
- Precise fat and calorie content
- Helps maintain normal blood glucose levels
- Therapeutic L-carnitine levels increases energy metabolism and burns fat while promoting lean muscle mass
- Easy to digest ingredients and optimal fibre content assists healthy digestion
- Contains balanced minerals for a healthy urinary system
- S+OXSHIELD™ is included to help promote a urinary environment that decreases the risk of struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
- Obesity prevention
- Fibre responsive disease
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Struvite Urolithiasis in obese-prone dogs
Contraindications:
- Cats
- Puppies
- Pregnant or lactating bitches
- Dogs with concurrent use or urinary acidifiers
- Debilitation
- Underweight
- Dehydration
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
|
Target Weight |
Weight Management |
Weight Maintenance |
||
|
Cups |
Grams |
Cups |
Grams |
|
|
2.3 kg |
¾ |
60 |
¾ |
60 |
|
4.5 kg |
1 ¼ |
105 |
1 ¼ |
115 |
|
6.8 kg |
1 ⅝ |
135 |
1 ¾ |
155 |
|
9.1 kg |
2 |
165 |
2 ¼ |
190 |
|
14 kg |
2 ¾ |
225 |
3 |
245 |
|
18 kg |
3 ⅓ |
275 |
3 ⅔ |
310 |
|
23 kg |
4 |
330 |
4 ¼ |
370 |
|
27 kg |
4 ½ |
370 |
4 ¾ |
430 |
|
32 kg |
5 ¼ |
430 |
5 ½ |
495 |
|
36 kg |
5 ⅔ |
465 |
6 |
555 |
|
45 kg |
6 ¾ |
555 |
7 ¼ |
630 |
|
54 kg |
7 ⅔ |
630 |
8 ¾ |
720 |
New Feeding Guide
|
Target Weight |
Weight Management |
Weight Maintenance |
||
|
Cups |
Grams |
Cups |
Grams |
|
|
2.3 kg |
¾ |
60 |
¾ |
60 |
|
4.5 kg |
1 ¼ |
105 |
1 ⅜ |
115 |
|
6.8 kg |
1 ⅝ |
135 |
1 ⅞ |
155 |
|
9.1 kg |
2 |
165 |
2 ⅓ |
190 |
|
14 kg |
2 ¾ |
225 |
3 |
245 |
|
18 kg |
3 ⅓ |
275 |
3 ¾ |
310 |
|
23 kg |
4 |
330 |
4 ½ |
370 |
|
27 kg |
4 ½ |
370 |
5 ¼ |
430 |
|
32 kg |
5 ¼ |
430 |
6 |
495 |
|
36 kg |
5 ⅔ |
465 |
6 ½ |
535 |
|
45 kg |
6 ¾ |
555 |
7 ⅔ |
630 |
|
54 kg |
7 ⅔ |
630 |
8 ¾ |
720 |
Old Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Whole Grain Wheat, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Oats, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Pork Flavor, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Caramel colour, Flaxseed, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Glyceryl Monostearate, Potassium Citrate, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, 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), L-Tryptophan, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 16.5%, Crude Fat (min) 9.5%, Crude Fibre (max) 20%, Moisture (max) 11%, Sodium (max) 0.36%, Magnesium (max) 0.12%, Carnitine (min) 275 ppm
Calorie Content
3100 kcal/kg, 255 kcal/cup
If you receive the new bag, it is recommended to transition your dog to the new formula over a period of 7-10 days
New Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Whole Grain Wheat, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Oats, Chicken Liver Flavour, Dried Beet Pulp, Pork Liver Flavour, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Caramel colour, Flaxseed, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Glyceryl Monostearate, Potassium Citrate, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, 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), L-Tryptophan, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavours, Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 16.5%, Crude Fat (min) 9.5%, Crude Fibre (min) 11%, Moisture (max) 11%, Sodium (max) 0.36%, Magnesium (max) 0.12%, Carnitine (min) 275 ppm
Calorie Content
3100 kcal ME/kg or 255 kcal ME/cup
If you receive the new bag, it is recommended to transition your dog to the new formula over a period of 7-10 days