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Key Benefits
These characteristics make Prescription Diet j/d wet dog food, a useful nutritional aid for dogs with a osteoarthritis
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) High Omega-3 Eicosapentaenoic acid works to interrupt the degradation of cartilage. Glucosamine, Chondroitin Added Provides building blocks for joint cartilage repair. L-Carnitine High Helps dogs burn fat while maintaining lean muscle mass. Antioxidants Added Defend cells from free radical oxidation, promoting a healthy immune system. Indications:
Primary Indications:
- Osteoarthritis
- Mild to moderate stages of heart disease, including asymptomatic
- Advanced stages of heart disease, including ascites or oedema from heart failure
- Heartworm disease
- Primary hypertension
Other Indications:
- Atopic dermatitis (environmental allergy)
- Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)
- Otitis externa (chronic)
- Pruritic dermatitis
- Supports skin health in cases of secondary infections or other dermatoses
- Neoplasia, most forms
Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:
Improves mobility in as little as 21 days. 3-4
Prescription Diet j/d Dog Food is clinically proven nutrition to reduce pain in dogs with osteoarthritis.2-4
In a university study, 82% of dogs fed j/d Dog Food experienced improvement in weight bearing ability measured by peak vertical force (force plate gait analysis.) 2
Prescription Diet j/d Dog Food is clinically proven nutrition to help dogs with osteoarthritis walk and run better, play better and climb stairs more easily. 1-4
Additional Info:
Prescription Diet j/d Dog dry food has clinically proven levels of omega-3s and is enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to help preserve joint cartilage.
Feeding the food at optimal levels and added L-carnitine helps maintain a healthy weight and avoid extra stress on joints.
Other Products to Consider
- For patients with osteoarthritis and obesity, or obese-prone: Prescription Diet Metabolic+Mobility Dog Food
- For patients with osteoarthritis and concurrent chronic kidney disease (CKD): Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Dog Food
- For patients with mild to moderate stages of heart disease, including asymptomatic, advanced stages of heart disease, or heartworm disease: Prescription Diet Derm Defense Dog Food
- For patients with ascites or oedema associated with heart disease (heart failure) or primary hypertension: Prescription Diet Derm Defense Dog Food
- For patients with atopic dermatitis (environmental allergy), flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), or requiring skin health support in cases of secondary infections or other dermatoses: Prescription Diet Derm Complete Dog Food, Prescription Diet Derm Defense Dog Food, Prescription Diet d/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet Metabolic+Mobility Dog Food
- For patients with otitis externa (chronic) or pruritic dermatitis: Prescription Diet Derm Complete Dog Food, Prescription Diet Derm Defense Dog Food, Prescription Diet z/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet d/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet Metabolic+Mobility Dog Food
- For patients with neoplasia (most forms): Prescription Diet a/d Dog/Cat Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food
References:
1. Roush et al, Multicenter veterinary practice assessment of the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on osteoatrthritis in dogs. JAVMA 2010; 236:59-66. DMS 10000033620
2. Roush et al, Evaluation of the effects of dietary supplementation with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on weight bearing in dogs with osteoarthritis. JAVMA 2010; 236:67-73 DMS 10000033622
3. Fritsch et al, Dose - Titration Effects of Fish Oil in Osteoarthritic Dogs. JVIM 2010; 24: 1020-1026. DMS 10000027931
4. Fritsch et al, A multicenter study of the effect of dietary supplementation with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on carprofen dosage in dogs with osteoarthritis. JAVMA 2010; 236:535-539. DMS 10000027932
5. Vandeweerd JM, et al. Systematic review of efficacy of nutraceuticals to alleviate clinical signs of osteoarthritis J Vet Intern Med 2012;26:448-456.
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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, & Hill's treats 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.
Adult maintenance
Weight of Dog - kgs Amount per Day - 370 g cans Amount per Day - grams 1 0.25 + 0 g 2 0.25 + 20 g 4 0.5 + 30 g 5 0.5 + 45 g 10 1 + 55 g 20 1 + 175 g 30 1 + 280 g 40 2 + 255 g 50 2 + 345 g 60+ 2 + 73 g per 10 kgs Adult maintenance
Weight of Dog - kgs Amount per Day - 13 oz (370 g) cans 1 1/4 2 3/8 4 3/4 5 3/4 10 1 1/2 20 2 1/2 30 3 1/3 40 4 50 4 3/4 60+ 30 g per kg -
Ingredients
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
337 kcal (370 g) can
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalMoisture 72 % Protein 5.8 % 20.5 % 6.4 g / 100 kcal Fat 5.5 % 19.4 % 6 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 14.3 % 50.4 % 15.7 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 1.3 % 4.5 % 1.4 g / 100 kcal Ash 1.5 % 5.2 % 1.6 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.2 % 0.7 % 217 mg / 100 kcal Phosphorus 0.15 % 0.54 % 167 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.23 % 0.79 % 247 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.08 % 0.27 % 86 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.034 % 0.118 % 37 mg / 100 kcal Taurine 0.03 % 0.12 % 37 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin A 16975 IU/kg 59773 IU/kg 1861 IU / 100 kcal Vitamin C 20 ppm 70 ppm 2.18 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin D 262 IU/kg 922 IU/kg 28.7 IU / 100 kcal Vitamin E 242 IU/kg 853 IU/kg 26.56 IU / 100 kcal DHA 0.137 % 0.482 % 150.2 mg / 100 kcal EPA 0.203 % 0.714 % 222.4 mg / 100 kcal Total Omega-3 FA 1.07 % 3.78 % 1176 mg / 100 kcal Total Omega-6 FA 0.9 % 3.18 % 992 mg / 100 kcal Beta-Carotene 0.51 ppm 1.79 ppm 0.06 mg / 100 kcal Carnitine 104.1 ppm 366.5 ppm 11.41 mg / 100 kcal Glucosamine 135 ppm 476 ppm 15 mg / 100 kcal Chondroitin Sulfate 75 ppm 265 ppm 8 mg / 100 kcal