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Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET

j/d Reduced Calorie Dry Dog Food

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Clinically proven to help dogs walk, run, play and climb stairs more easily, by soothing aching joints and preserving healthy cartilage. See a difference in a little as 21 days.

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  • Key Benefits

    Clinically proven to help dogs walk, run, play and climb stairs more easily, by soothing aching joints and preserving healthy cartilage. See a difference in a little as 21 days.


    These characteristics make Prescription Diet j/d Reduced Calorie dry dog food, a useful nutritional aid for dogs with a osteoarthritis

    KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS
    Omega-3 fatty acids High Soothes tissues and eases aching joints.
    Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) High Helps to maintain healthy cartilage by down-regulating the expression of genes that activate production of cartilage-destroying enzymes an EPA-specific action.
    Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulphate High G&C are the building blocks of joint cartilage
    Ratio of omega-6 toomega-3 fatty acids Low Soothes tissues and eases aching joints.
    Energy, Fat Moderate Helps avoid weight gain.
    L-Carnitine High Facilitates the conversion of fat to energy.This helps to limit stress on the joints by limiting weight gain and maintaining lean body mass.
    Fibre Increased Increases dietary bulk to aid satiety and reduce hunger.
    Protein; Calcium; Phosphorus; Sodium Controlled Avoids excessive intake which makes the food appropriate to be continued when dogs become older.
    Superior antioxidant formula Added Neutralises free radicals in the joints.

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    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:

    • The support of the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis in dogs with a tendency to gain weight

     

     

    Not Recommended For:

    • Cats
    • Puppies
    • Pregnant or lactating bitches

    Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:

    Nutrition shown to improve mobility in as little as 21 days. 3-4

    Prescription Diet j/d Dry 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:

    • Contains high levels of :
      • EPA (a type of Omega 3 Fatty Acid),
      • Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids
      • Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulphate
    • Formulated with a similar level of EPA as Prescription Diet™ j/d™ Canine to ease aching joints
    • Clinically proven nutrition to help dogs walk, run, play and climb stairs more easily in as little as 21 days
    • Also proven8 to help maintain healthy cartilage & ease aching joints.
    • j/d helps to interrupt the cycle of osteoarthritis and is an alternative to Glucosamine & Chondroitin supplements  
    • Fresh Pack System to preserve fatty acids and to maintain the quality of j/d™ Canine Reduced Calorie .

    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 j/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet Derm Defense Dog Food

    - For patients with ascites or oedema associated with heart disease (heart failure) or primary hypertension: Prescription Diet j/d 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, Prescription Diet j/d 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 j/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility 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.


  • Feeding Guide

    How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.

    These ranges are a starting point only, because dogs' needs vary. Adjust the feeding amount to maintain optimal body weight.


    Adult Maintenance

    Ideal Weight of Dog — kgs Amount per Day - grams
    1 30
    2 50
    4 80
    5 95
    10 165
    20 275
    30 370
    40 460
    50 545
    60+ 98 per 10 kgs

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    • COMPOSITION: Cereals, vegetable protein extracts, derivatives of vegetable origin, meat and animal derivatives (chicken 5%), seeds, oils and fats, minerals, molluscs and crustaceans.

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    3410 kcal/kg (341 kcal/cup)

    Nutrient As Fed1
    %    		 Dry Matter2
    %    		 As Fed, Caloric Basis3
    g/100 kcal
    Moisture 8 %
    Protein 21.5 % 23.4 % 6.3 g / 100 kcal
    Fat 12.8 % 14 % 3.8 g / 100 kcal
    Carbohydrate / NFE 43.9 % 47.7 % 12.9 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Fiber 9.1 % 9.9 % 2.7 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Ash 4.6 % 5 % 1.3 g / 100 kcal
    Calcium 0.58 % 0.63 % 171 mg / 100 kcal
    Phospohorus 0.52 % 0.56 % 152 mg / 100 kcal
    Potassium 0.75 % 0.82 % 221 mg / 100 kcal
    Sodium 0.22 % 0.24 % 65 mg / 100 kcal
    Magnesium 0.146 % 0.159 % 43 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin A 12096 IU/kg 13148 IU/kg 355 IU / 100 kcal
    Vitamin C 128 ppm 139 ppm 3.74 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin D 914 IU/kg 994 IU/kg 26.8 IU / 100 kcal
    Vitamin E 621 IU/kg 675 IU/kg 18.22 IU / 100 kcal
    Omega-3-fatty acids 2.85 % 3.09 % 835 mg / 100 kcal
    Omega-6-fatty acids 2.02 % 2.19 % 592 mg / 100 kcal
    Beta-carotene 3.61 ppm 3.93 ppm 0.11 mg / 100 kcal

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