Hill's Canine Prescription Diet r/d Mini Weight Reduction 6kg
| Brand | Hill's Prescription Diet |
| Manufacturer | Hill's |
| Species | Dog |
Description
Properties
- Low fat - stored body fat is used to meet energy needs, resulting in weight loss.
- High fibre - provides increased dietary bulk which aids satiety and avoids hunger.
- L-Carnitine - facilitates conversion of fat to energy and helps maintain lean body mass.
- L-Lysine - helps preserve lean muscle mass.
- Superior antioxidant formula - helps neutralise free radicals that increase in obese animals.
Packaging
6kgComposition
Poultry meat meal, maize, maize gluten meal, cellulose, pea bran meal, dried beet pulp, digest, animal fat (pork), potassium chloride, DL –methionine, flaxseed, L-lysine, salt, L-carnitine, brewer’s rice, vitamins and trace-elements, beta-carotene.
| as fed | dry matter | per 100 kcal ME5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31.3 % | 34.0 % | 10.0 g |
| Fat | 10.8 % | 11.7 % | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrate (NFE) | 31.8 % | 34.6 % | 10.2 g |
| Fibre (crude) | 12.5 % | 13.6 % | 4.0 g |
| Moisture | 8.0 % | - | 2.7 g |
| Calcium | 0.89 % | 0.97 % | 286 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0.65 % | 0.71 % | 210 mg |
| Sodium | 0.28 % | 0.30 % | 88 mg |
| Potassium | 0.83 % | 0.90 % | 265 mg |
| Magnesium | 0.09 % | 0.10 % | 29 mg |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.23 % | 0.24 % | 72 mg |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.09 % | 2.27 % | 668 mg |
| Taurine | 1 % | 2 % | 0 mg |
| L-Carnitine | 285 mg/kg | 310 mg/kg | 9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 6,559 IU/kg | 7,129 IU/kg | 210 IU |
| Vitamin D | 653 IU/kg | 710 IU/kg | 21 IU |
| Vitamin E | 580 mg/kg | 630 mg/kg | 19 mg |
| Vitamin C | 90 mg/kg | 98 mg/kg | 3.00 mg |
| Beta-carotene | 1.5 mg/kg | 1.6 mg/kg | 0.05 mg |
METABOLISABLE ENERGY
| as fed | dry matter4 | |
|---|---|---|
| kcal/100g | 313 | 340 |
| kJ/100g | 1,310 | 1,424 |
| Target urinary pH | 6.8 - 7.2 |
Directions
Hill's Prescription Diet r/d Canine Mini 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. These ranges are a starting point only because dogs' needs vary. Adjust the feeding amount as necessary. To correct obesity, the amount to be fed should be based on the estimated ideal weight (target weight) and not the weight when obese. After reaching the target body weight, a dog should be fed Prescription Diet w/d Canine to maintain its ideal weight. In case of mobility problems, Prescription Diet j/d Canine Reduced Calorie can be given.
| Body Weight kg | FOR CORRECTION OF EXCESS WEIGHT Dry grams | FOR ALL OTHER INDICATIONS Dry grams |
|---|---|---|
| Target Body Weight kg | Dry grams | Dry grams |
| 2 | 35 | 50 - 70 |
| 3 | 50 | 70 - 95 |
| 4 | 60 | 85 - 115 |
| 5 | 70 | 100 - 140 |
| 6 | 85 | 115 - 160 |
| 7 | 95 | 130 - 180 |
| 8 | 105 | 145 - 195 |
| 9 | 115 | 155 - 215 |
| 10 | 125 | 170 - 235 |
| 15 | 170 | 230 - 315 |
| MIXED FEEDING GUIDE FOR WEIGHT LOSS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Target Body Weight kg | Can 350 g | Dry grams |
| 2 | 1/4 | 15 |
| 3 | 1/3 | 20 |
| 4 | 1/3 | 35 |
| 5 | 1/2 | 30 |
| 6 | 1/2 | 45 |
| 7 | 1/2 | 55 |
| 8 | 1/2 | 65 |
| 9 | 1 | 35 |
| 10 | 1 | 45 |
| 15 | 1 | 85 |
| MIXED FEEDING GUIDE FOR ALL OTHER INDICATIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Target Body Weight kg | Can 350 g | Dry grams |
| 2 | 1/4 | 40 |
| 3 | 1/3 | 55 |
| 4 | 1/3 | 70 |
| 5 | 1/2 | 75 |
| 6 | 1/2 | 95 |
| 7 | 1/2 | 110 |
| 8 | 1/2 | 130 |
| 9 | 1 | 105 |
| 10 | 1 | 120 |
| 15 | 1 | 190 |
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.
