Hills Prescription Diet Canine zd Skin Food Sensitivities 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 dietary sensitivity or certain gastrointestinal disorders to help reduce the possibility of adverse reactions to food
- Clinical studies have shown that the scientific formulated nutrition improves GI signs in 21 days, and derm signs in 30 days
- Contains hydrolysed protein and highly digestible carbohydrates to help combat allergic food reactions including: pruritic dermatitis, chronic otitis externa, chronic gastroenteritis, chronic colitis, chronic vomiting and/or diarrhoea, gastrointestinal inflammation, or Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- The Hydrolysed Protein has no intact animal protein to help prevent any adverse reactions to food
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids are included to support the skin and coat
- The single source carbohydrate (starch) helps to avoid common food allergens
- Antioxidants, including vitamin E, are added to promote a strong skin barrier and immune system
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
Primary Indications:
- Adverse food reactions (AFR) & elimination diet
- Otitis externa (chronic)
- Protein losing enteropathy (PLE) without lymphangiectasia
Other Indications:
- Pruritic dermatitis
- Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)
- Flatulence
- Forms of chronic enteropathy (inflammatory bowel disease):
- Food responsive
- Antibiotic responsive
- Steroid responsive
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
Feeding Guide
|
Dog Weight |
Cans per Day |
|
2.3 kg |
⅝ |
|
4.5 kg |
1 |
|
6.8 kg |
1 ⅓ |
|
9.1 kg |
1 ⅔ |
|
14 kg) |
2 ¼ |
|
18 kg |
2 ¾ |
|
23 kg |
3 ⅓ |
|
27 kg |
3 ¾ |
|
32 kg |
4 ¼ |
|
36 kg |
4 ⅔ |
|
45 kg |
5 ½ |
|
54 kg |
6 ⅓ |
Ingredients
Water, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Corn Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Soybean Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid), Potassium Citrate, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Magnesium Oxide, L-Tryptophan, Taurine, Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 3%, Crude Fat (min) 2.3%, Crude Fibre (max) 2%, Moisture (max) 78%
Calorie Content
950 kcal ME/kg or 352 kcal ME/can