Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET
a/d Dog/Cat Food
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 combat inflammation Clinically Proven Antioxidants High Bolsters immune system and supports a pet's natural ability to heal 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 
100% Satisfaction Guarantee We're confident your pet will enjoy Hill's™ Prescription Diet™ foods. We're so confident that we offer a 100% money-back guarantee.*
* 100% Satisfaction Guarantee - if you are unsatisfied for any reason, return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
Indications:
Primary Indications:
- Anorexia
- Cachexia & weight loss
- Debility, malnutrition & convalescence
- Hepatic lipidosis (non-encephalopathic) in cats
- Hypermetabolic states
- Hypoglycaemia
- Insulinoma
- Neoplasia, most forms
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
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