Hill's Prescription Diet
b/d Dog Food
Prescription Diet b/d Dry Dog Food helps fight age-related behaviour changes in older dogs, such as house soiling, disrupted sleep patterns, loss of memory and reduced social interaction. Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians developed Prescription Diet b/d Dog food with an exclusive blend of antioxidants and other nutrients to help improve these age-related behaviours. Prescription Diet b/d helps improve these behaviours and fortifies their brain against the effects of age-related decline.
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Key Benefits
Prescription Diet b/d Dry Dog Food helps fight age-related behaviour changes in older dogs, such as house soiling, disrupted sleep patterns, loss of memory and reduced social interaction. Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians developed Prescription Diet b/d Dog food with an exclusive blend of antioxidants and other nutrients to help improve these age-related behaviours. Prescription Diet b/d helps improve these behaviours and fortifies their brain against the effects of age-related decline.
These characteristics make Prescription Diet b/d dry dog food useful nutritional aid for dogs with brain ageing and related behavioural changes:
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS Clinically proven antioxidants. Fruits & vegetables. Added To help protect brain and body health and support a healthy immune system. Omega-3s from fish oil High Promote cell membrane health. L-Carnitine High Supports fat metabolism to produce energy for the brain and body Phosphorus, Protein, Sodium Controlled Helps maintain kidney and heart health in older dogs. References:
1. Milgram NW, Head E, Zicker SC, Ikeda-Douglas CJ, Murphey H, Muggenburg B, Siwak C, Tapp D, Cotman CW. Learning ability in aged beagle dogs is preserved by behavioral enrichment and dietary fortification: a two-year longitudinal study. Neurobiol Aging. 2005 Jan;26(1):77-90.
2. Dodd CE, Zicker SC, Jewell DE, et al., Can a fortified food affect the behavioural manifestations of age-related cognitive decline in dogs, Vet. Med., 2003; May: 396-408.
3. Milgram NW, Zicker SC, Head E, et al, Dietary enrichment counteracts age associated cognitive dysfunction in canines, Neurobiology of Aging, 2002; 23:737-745.
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Feeding Guide
How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.
Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient.
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight.
Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food, & pouches exclusively.
This is only a guide. Grams are the most accurate form of measurement. Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.
Gradually transition to this new food for 7 days or more.
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Ingredients
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
3588 kcal/kg (359 kcal/cup)
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalMoisture 8 % Protein 17.3 % 18.8 % 4.8 g / 100 kcal Fat 13.8 % 15 % 3.8 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 51.8 % 56.3 % 14.4 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 4.8 % 5.3 % 1.3 g / 100 kcal Crude Ash 4.3 % 4.7 % 1.2 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.63 % 0.68 % 175 mg / 100 kcal Phospohorus 0.53 % 0.57 % 147 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.7 % 0.76 % 195 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.23 % 0.25 % 64 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.122 % 0.132 % 34 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin A 8563 IU/kg 9307 IU/kg 239 IU / 100 kcal Vitamin C 159 ppm 172 ppm 4.42 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin D 703 IU/kg 764 IU/kg 19.6 IU / 100 kcal Vitamin E 973 IU/kg 1058 IU/kg 27.12 IU / 100 kcal DHA 0.022 % 0.024 % 6.1 mg / 100 kcal EPA 0.006 % 0.007 % 1.8 mg / 100 kcal Omega-3-fatty acids 0.89 % 0.96 % 247 mg / 100 kcal Omega-6-fatty acids 3.32 % 3.61 % 926 mg / 100 kcal Beta-carotene 4.92 ppm 5.35 ppm 0.14 mg / 100 kcal L-carnitine 316.6 ppm 344.1 ppm 8.82 mg / 100 kcal Glucosamine 272 ppm 295 ppm 8 mg / 100 kcal -
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