Hill's Canine Prescription Diet l/d Liver Care 12kg
| Brand | Hill's Prescription Diet |
| Manufacturer | Hill's |
| Species | Dog |
Description
Hill's Prescription Diet l/d Canine provides complete balanced nutrition for growing puppies as well as adult dogs. It is recommended for liver disorders, hepatic encephalopathy, portosystemic shunt and copper storage disease.
Properties
- Highly digestible protein, carbohydrate and fats - reduces workload on the liver.
- Increased zinc and vitamin K - helps reduce the risk of deficiencies common in liver disorders.
- Reduced copper - helps reduce copper accumulation in the liver.
- Added L-carnitine - helps improve fat metabolism to limit hepatic lipidosis.
- Added soluble fibres - helps decrease ammonia reabsorption in the bowel.
- Reduced sodium - helps limit portal hypertension and ascites.
- Increase potassium - helps avoid hypokalaemia.
- Added superior antioxidant formula - neutralises free radicals.
Packaging
12kgComposition
Maize, animal fat, soybean meal, dried whole egg, cellulose, flaxseed, digest, maize gluten meal, vegetable oil, dried beet pulp, L-carnitine supplement, minerals, L-arginine, DL-methionine, taurine, L-tryptophan, vitamins, trace elements and beta carotene. Contains EU approved antioxidant.
| as fed | dry matter4 | per 100 kcal ME5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.8 % | 17.1 % | 3.9 g |
| Fat | 22.3 % | 24.1 % | 5.6 g |
| Carbohydrate (NFE) | 44.5 % | 48.1 % | 11.1 g |
| Fibre (crude) | 4.9 % | 5.3 % | 1.2 g |
| Moisture | 7.5 % | 8.1 % | 1.9 g |
| Calcium | 0.88 % | 0.95 % | 219 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0.69 % | 0.75 % | 172 mg |
| Sodium | 0.19 % | 0.21 % | 47 mg |
| Potassium | 0.84 % | 0.91 % | 209 mg |
| Magnesium | 0.11 % | 0.12 % | 27 mg |
| Zinc | 282.00 mg/kg | 304.86 mg/kg | 7.01 mg |
| Copper | 2.30 mg/kg | 2.49 mg/kg | 0.06 mg |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.04 % | 1.12 % | 259 mg |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 3.79 % | 4.10 % | 943 mg |
| Taurine | 645 mg/kg | 697 mg/kg | 16 mg |
| L-Carnitine | 310 mg/kg | 335 mg/kg | 8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 27,835 IU/kg | 30,092 IU/kg | 692 IU |
| Vitamin D | 710 IU/kg | 768 IU/kg | 18 IU |
| Vitamin E | 600 mg/kg | 649 mg/kg | 15 mg |
| Vitamin C | 70 mg/kg | 76 mg/kg | 1.74 mg |
| Beta-carotene | 1.5 mg/kg | 1.6 mg/kg | 0.04 mg |
METABOLISABLE ENERGY
| as fed | dry matter4 | |
|---|---|---|
| kcal/100g | 402 | 435 |
| kJ/100g | 1,683 | 1,819 |
| Source of calories | Protein 14% | Fat 47% |
| Target urinary pH | 6.8 - 7.2 |
Directions
Hill's Prescription Diet l/d Canine 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.
ADULT DOGS
| Body Weight kg | Dry grams |
|---|---|
| 2.50 | 45 - 65 |
| 5 | 80 - 110 |
| 10 | 130 - 180 |
| 20 | 220 - 305 |
| 30 | 300 - 415 |
| 40 | 370 - 515 |
| 50 | 440 - 605 |
| 60 + | 10 per kg |
A 370g can is equal to 120 grams of the dry food.
GROWING PUPPIES
Based on a puppy's age and weight, feed the same number of cans or grams as shown for Science PlanTMPuppy Healthy DevelopmentTM in the Daily Feeding Amounts for puppies.
Legal Notice
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.
