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Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET

a/d Dog/Cat Food

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Cats and dogs can undergo significant metabolic changes when recovering from surgery, illness or injury, making it even more important to feed the right food to help them bounce back from these tough situations. Prescription Diet a/d is formulated with:

-Exceptional taste to encourage eating in sick inappetent pets

-High levels of high quality and easily digestible protein and fat to meet increased energy needs

-High levels of clinically proven antioxidants to support immune system

-Increased levels of B vitamins, potassium and added zinc to support recovery.

Prescription Diet a/d is smooth, soft, moist and thixotropic consistency (stirring makes it more liquid) for maximum flexibility in feeding - by hand, bowl, spoon, and suitable for syringe or tube feeding. A trusted solution for recovery of your most vulnerable patients and a critical part of your recovery toolkit.

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  • Key Benefits

    Cats and dogs can undergo significant metabolic changes when recovering from surgery, illness or injury, making it even more important to feed the right food to help them bounce back from these tough situations. Prescription Diet a/d is formulated with:

    -Exceptional taste to encourage eating in sick inappetent pets

    -High levels of high quality and easily digestible protein and fat to meet increased energy needs

    -High levels of clinically proven antioxidants to support immune system

    -Increased levels of B vitamins, potassium and added zinc to support recovery.

    Prescription Diet a/d is smooth, soft, moist and thixotropic consistency (stirring makes it more liquid) for maximum flexibility in feeding - by hand, bowl, spoon, and suitable for syringe or tube feeding. A trusted solution for recovery of your most vulnerable patients and a critical part of your recovery toolkit.


    These characteristics make Prescription Diet a/d, veterinary canned dog/cat food, useful nutrition for cats or dogs during recovery:

    KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS
    Digestibility (Protein and Fat) High Meets increased energy needs
    Glutamine/Glutamate Contains Helps fight complications from infection, boost cell-mediated immunity, provide energy source to the enterocytes and help maintain integrity of intestinal mucosa (gut barrier function) in critically ill patients
    Electrolytes potassium, sodium, and chloride Increased To support recovery
    Arginine, Branched Chain Amino Acids Contains Helps support the immune system. Helps reduce the breakdown of muscle and organ tissue
    Omega-3s from fish oil High Help to break the cycle of inflammation history
    Clinically Proven Antioxidants High Supports immune system and your patient's convalescence
    B Vitamins and Zinc Added Support convalescence, skin recovery and natural body defenses
    Smooth Consistency Soft and thixotropic (stirring makes it more liquid) Gives flexibility in feeding – by hand, bowl, spoon, syringe or tube
    Energy Density High To meet requirements in smaller meals and help during times of decreased appetite

    Indications:

    Primary Indications:

    - Anorexia

    - Cachexia & weight loss

    - Debility, malnutrition & convalescence

    - Hepatic lipidosis (non-encephalopathic) in cats

    - Hypermetabolic states

    - Hypoglycaemia

    - Insulinoma

    - Surgery (Pre- and Post-Op)

    - Tube & syringe feeding


    Other Indications:

    - Diabetes in underweight dogs

    - Constipation (GI motility impaired)

    - Oesophageal disorders

    - Gastritis (acute or chronic)

    - Protein losing enteropathy (PLE) without lymphangiectasia in dogs

    - Neoplasia, most forms

     

     

    Not Recommended For:

    Patients where the primary therapeutic goal is to avoid fluid retention or prevent the accumulation of nitrogenous by-products, phosphorus or sodium.

    Patients that cannot tolerate high fat intake.

    Patients with hepatic encephalopathy, hyperlipidemia, pancreatitis, history of pancreatitis or at risk of pancreatitis.


    Additional Info:

    Hill's Prescription Diet a/d is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. Not recommended for long-term feeding (more than 6 months).


    Other Products to Consider

    - For patients with anorexia, debility, malnutrition, convalescence, cachexia & weight loss, hypermetabolic states, or undergoing surgery (pre- and post-op): Prescription Diet i/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet ON Care Dog Food, Prescription Diet ON Care Cat Food

    - For feline patients with non-encephalopathic hepatic lipidosis: Prescription Diet m/d Cat Food

    - For patients with neoplasia, most forms: Prescription Diet i/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet m/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet j/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet j/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet ON Care Dog Food, Prescription Diet ON Care Cat Food

    - For canine patients with insulinoma: Prescription Diet l/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet w/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome Dog Food

    - For patients with constipation from impaired GI motility: Prescription Diet i/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Sensitive Dog Food

    - For patients with esophageal disorders: Prescription Diet i/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Stress Dog Food

    - For patients with acute or chronic gastritis: Prescription Diet i/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Stress Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Sensitive Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food

    - For patients recovering from gastrointestinal surgery: Prescription Diet i/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Sensitive Dog Food

    - For patients with diabetes that are underweight: Prescription Diet m/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food

    - For canine patients with protein losing enteropathy (PLE) without lymphangiectasia: Prescription Diet z/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet d/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Sensitive Dog Food


  • DAILY Feeding Guide

    Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient.

    Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight.

    Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food, & pouches exclusively.


    This is only a guide. Grams are the most accurate form of measurement. Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.

    Gradually transition to this new food for 7 days or more.


    Critical care-Cage rest

    Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - 5.5 oz (156 g) cans
    2 2/3
    3 1
    4 1
    5 1 1/3
    6 1 1/2
    7+ 20 g per kg

    Critical care-Cage rest

    Weight of Dog — kgs Amount per Day - 5.5 oz (156 g) cans
    1 1/3
    2 2/3
    4 1
    5 1 1/3
    10 2 1/4
    20 3 2/3
    30 5
    40 6 1/4
    50 7 1/3
    60+ 20 g per kg

    Prescription Diet™ k/d™ + Mobility Canine Stew is a complete dietetic pet food for the support of renal function in cases of chronic or temporary renal insufficiency and the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis in adult dogs. This dietetic pet food has a low level of phosphorus, a restricted level of protein but of high quality and a high level of EPA, total Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    Water, Turkey Giblets, Pork Liver, Chicken, Corn Flour, Pork Protein Isolate, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Chicken Liver Flavor, Natural Flavor, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Taurine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene.

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    1175 kcal/kg

    Nutrient As Fed1
    %    		 Dry Matter2
    %    		 As Fed, Caloric Basis3
    g/100 kcal
    Protein 10.6 % 44 % 9 g / 100 kcal
    Fat 7.9 % 33 % 6.7 g / 100 kcal
    Carbohydrate / NFE 3.2 % 13.1 % 2.7 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Fiber 0 % 0.1 % 0 g / 100 kcal
    Calcium 0.3 % 1.26 % 257 mg / 100 kcal
    Phosphorus 0.28 % 1.16 % 237 mg / 100 kcal
    Potassium 0.28 % 1.19 % 242 mg / 100 kcal
    Sodium 0.21 % 0.89 % 182 mg / 100 kcal
    Magnesium 0.025 % 0.105 % 21 mg / 100 kcal
    BCAA Total 1.77 % 7.36 % 1503 mg / 100 kcal
    Glutamine + Glutamate 1.34 % 5.59 % 1142 mg / 100 kcal
    Taurine 0.16 % 0.66 % 134 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin C 89 ppm 371 ppm 7.57 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin E 184 IU/kg 768 IU/kg 15.68 IU / 100 kcal
    Total Omega-3 FA 0.58 % 2.44 % 498 mg / 100 kcal
    Total Omega-6 FA 1.61 % 6.71 % 1370 mg / 100 kcal

    References:

    1Differs from label guarantees which are either maximums or minimums.
    2The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
    3Nutrient intake for every 100 kilocalories consumed.

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