| 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. Prescription Diet™ Canine/Feline a/d™ For the nutritional management of pets recovering from serious illness, accidents and surgery.
Key Benefits - Increased special proteins to support wound healing and the immune system.
- Easily digestible ingredients and extra calories for pets recovering from surgery or serious illness.
- Extra tasty with a soft consistency that makes it easier to feed by hand or syringe.
Please consult your vet for further information and guidance on what is best for your pet.
Sizes available Your vet will advise you on the correct amount to feed your pet.
| As fed | Dry matter | per 100 kcal ME | Protein | 10.6 | % | 44.3 | % | 9.5 | g | Fat | 7.3 | % | 30.3 | % | 6.5 | g | Carbohydrate (NFE) | 3.7 | % | 15.6 | % | 3.3 | g | Fibre (crude) | 0.3 | % | 1.2 | % | 0.25 | g | Moisture | 76.0 | % | - | | 67.8 | g | Calcium | 0.24 | % | 1.00 | % | 214 | mg | Phosphorus | 0.24 | % | 0.99 | % | 211 | mg | Sodium | 0.19 | % | 0.78 | % | 167 | mg | Potassium | 0.22 | % | 0.90 | % | 193 | mg | Magnesium | 0.026 | % | 0.11 | % | 23 | mg | Glutamine/glutamate | 1.24 | % | 5.17 | % | 1,107 | mg | Arginine | 0.57 | % | 2.36 | % | 504 | mg | Branched-chain amino acids | 1.54 | % | 6.42 | % | 1,373 | mg | Taurine | 0.15 | % | 0.61 | % | 132 | mg | Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.63 | % | 2.63 | % | 562 | mg | Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.48 | % | 6.17 | % | 1,319 | mg | Iron | 65.7 | mg/kg | 274.1 | mg/kg | 5.9 | mg | Zinc | 61.9 | mg/kg | 258.1 | mg/kg | 5.5 | mg | Copper | 5.7 | mg/kg | 23.6 | mg/kg | 0.50 | mg | Thiamin | 37.6 | mg/kg | 156.9 | mg/kg | 3.36 | mg | Riboflavin | 11.0 | mg/kg | 46.0 | mg/kg | 0.98 | mg | Pantothenate | 22.7 | mg/kg | 94.6 | mg/kg | 2.02 | mg | Niacin | 57.7 | mg/kg | 240.4 | mg/kg | 5.14 | mg | Folic acid | 0.76 | mg/kg | 3.16 | mg/kg | 0.07 | mg | Vitamin A | 33,630 | IU/kg | 140,193 | IU/kg | 2,999 | IU | Vitamin D | 400 | IU/kg | 1,667 | IU/kg | 36 | IU | Vitamin E | 285 | mg/kg | 1,188 | mg/kg | 25 | mg | Pork liver, turkey liver, chicken, maize flour, pork, fish oil, calcium carbonate, digest, potassium chloride, taurine, magnesium oxide, vitamins and trace elements. | 
