Hills prescription diet feline a/d
Hills prescription diet canine/feline a/d has been specifically formulated by veterinarians
to be fed to dogs or cats with certain debilitating conditions. These conditions can be
affected by the lack of key nutrients and digestible energy.
Indications:
- Recovery (including loss of appetite, debility, surgical convalescence and tube feeding).
- Hepatic lipidosis (without encephalopathy).
Not recommended for
- Patients where the primary objective is to avoid fluid retention, or prevent the accumulation
of nitrogenous by-products, phosphorus or sodium.
- Patients intolerant of high fat intake eg. with hyperlipidaemic pancreatitis, or with a
history of, or at risk of, pancreatitis.
Additional information
- For greatest acceptance, ensure food is between room and body temperature (20-400C); do not
feed straight from the refrigerator.
- When syringe-feeding, thoroughly stir the contents of the can before filling the syringe.
- Discard any unused portion after 36 hours.
- In patients with reduced gastrointestinal function, a 3 day transitional feeding strategy
may be necessary:
Day 1 – a third of recommended total intake + twice that amount of water;
Day 2 – two-thirds of recommended total intake + half that amount of water;
Day 3 – full recommended intake, undiluted.
For tube feeding blend with 1-2 parts water.
Hills prescription diet a/d key benefits
Protein Branched-chain amino acids Arginine Fat Omega-3 fatty acids Promotes wound
healing.Preserves lean body mass.Maintains body defences.Helps avoid post-surgical
complications. Helps manageinflammation.
Glutamine Supports small intestine.
May maintain immune system.
Zinc Improves wound healing.
Potassium Combats depletion.
Consistency Soft and thixotropic(stirring makes it more liquid)Gives flexibility
in feeding, i.e. by bowl, spoon, syringe or tube.
Palatability Aids acceptance by inappetant patients.
Please check with your veterinary surgeon before putting your animal on this diet
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