Hill's Canine Prescription Diet j/d Reduced Calorie (Joint Care) 12kg

Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Canine Reduced Calorie is clinically proven to help dogs with stiff joints walk, run, play and climb stairs more easily in as little as 21 days.

Brand	Hill's Prescription Diet
Manufacturer	Hill's
Species	Dog

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£83.99

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Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Canine Reduced Calorie is a complete and balanced food that provides all the nutrition your dog needs. It is recommended for the suppot of the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis in dogs with a tendency to gain weight. This is clinically proven nutrition formulated to help maintain healthy cartilage and ease aching joints, it helps to reduce the dosage of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs by up to 25%, to interrupt the cycle of osteoarthritis and is an alternative to Glucosamine & Chondroitin supplements

High levels of omega-3 fatty acids - soothes tissues and eases aching joints.

High levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) -  helps to maintain healthy cartilage.

Enriched with glucosamine & chondroitin sulfate.

Moderate fat - helps avoid weight gain.

High levels of L-carnitine - facilitates the conversion of fat to energy, which helps maintain a healthy weight and avoid extra stress on joints.

Increased fibre - increases dietary bulk to aid satiety and reduce hunger.

Added superior antioxidant formula - neutralises free radicals in the joints.

Controlled protein, calcium, phosphorus and sodium - avoids excessive intake making this food appropriate to be continued when dogs become older.

Maize, brewer's rice, flaxseed, pea bran meal, soybean meal, chicken and turkey meal, maize gluten meal, digest, cellulose, dried beet pulp, animal fat (pork), fish oil, minerals, L-carnitine, cartilage hydrolysate (source of chondroitin sulphate), crustacean shell hydrolysate (source of glucosamine), vitamins, trace elements and beta-carotene. Naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.

ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS

	as fed	dry matter⁴	per 100 kcal ME⁵
Protein	22.1 %	24.0 %	6.5 g
Fat	13.5 %	14.7 %	3.9 g
Carbohydrate (NFE)	42.8 %	46.5 %	12.5 g
Fibre (crude)	9.1 %	9.9 %	2.7 g
Moisture	8.0 %	-	2.3 g
Calcium	0.63 %	0.68 %	183 mg
Phosphorus	0.57 %	0.62 %	167 mg
Sodium	0.23 %	0.25 %	67 mg
Potassium	0.74 %	0.80 %	215 mg
Magnesium	0.14 %	0.15 %	42 mg
Omega-3 fatty acids	3.14 %	3.41 %	918 mg
Omega-6 fatty acids	2.05 %	2.22 %	598 mg
EPA	0.34 %	0.37 %	101 mg
Taurine	1,010 mg/kg	1,098 mg/kg	30 mg
L-Carnitine	310 mg/kg	337 mg/kg	9 mg
Glucosamine	1,035 mg/kg	1,125 mg/kg	30 mg
Chondroitin sulfate	800 mg	870 mg/kg	23 mg
Vitamin A	6,490 IU/kg	7,050 IU/kg	190 IU
Vitamin D	670 IU/kg	730 IU/kg	20 IU
Vitamin E	660 mg/kg	715 mg/kg	19 mg
Vitamin C	110 mg/kg	120 mg/kg	3.00 mg
Beta-carotene	1.5 mg/kg	1.6 mg/kg	0.04 mg

METABOLISABLE ENERGY

	as fed	dry matter⁴
kcal/100g	341	372
kJ/100g	1,431	1,555
Target urinary pH	6.8 - 7.2

Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Canine Reduced Calorie should be recommended by your veterinary surgeon. For detailed information on feeding amounts and how this food can help your pet, please consult your veterinary surgeon. Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet food and keep fresh water availalbe at all times. Please note that this is a guide only and that individual animals may have different requirements. Adjust the feeding amount to maintain the optimal body weight.

Ideal Body Weight kg	Dry grams
2.50	40 - 55
5	70 - 95
10	115 - 160
20	195 - 270
30	265 - 365
40	330 - 455
50	390 - 535
60 +	9 per kg

This food should be used only when recommended by a vet following the examination of your pet. Whilst your pet is being fed this diet, it is recommended that you seek veterinary advice at least every 6 months and immediately if your pet’s condition deteriorates in any way.