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Prescription Diet™ d/d™ Canine
Associated Conditions:
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
SKIN CONDITIONS
Sizes Available
370 g
Recommended for
  • Initial management of dogs with any skin conditions.
  • Pruritis, food-related or atopic.
  • Adverse food reactions with dermatological or gastrointestinal signs.
  • Cutaneous leishmaniasis.
  • Use as an Elimination Diet.
Not recommended for
  • Cats
  • Puppies
  • Pregnant or lactating bitches
Additional information
  • Four novel protein formulas combine a single novel animal protein source (egg, lamb or salmon) with a single source of carbohydrate and vegetable protein (potato or rice).
  • For increased palatability, the dry formulas are coated with hydrolysed chicken.To avoid an allergic reaction this hydrolysate has an average molecular weight <6,000 daltons and no intact protein.
  • Can benefit dogs with chronic otitis externa, interdigital pruritus or perianal pruritus (which can be signs of an adverse food reaction) and with atopy.
  • Also benefits dogs with non-allergic skin conditions by providing essential nutrients. Fish oil, highly purified to exclude any protein residue, is added as a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
  • In acute pancreatitis, feed Canine d/d dry only after the initial stage during which all food and liquid by mouth are withheld.

Other products to consider

     
  • For use as an Elimination Diet for maximum reliability in the identification of adverse food reactions: Prescription Diet™ z/d™ ULTRA Allergen-Free Canine canned or dry.
  • To manage and eliminate adverse food reactions: Prescription Diet™ z/d™ ULTRA Allergen-Free Canine.
KEY FEATURES3 KEY BENEFITS
ProteinSingle, novel animal source
Moderate amount of highly digestible		Helps avoid common food allergens.
Limits the amount of undigested protein in the intestinal tract able to provoke an adverse reaction.
Number of novel protein formulasSeven (4 canned and 3 dry)Increased choice (related to suspected adverse food reactions and patient preference).
CarbohydrateSolely from potato or riceAdverse reaction to potato or rice is rare.
Omega-6 fatty acidsHighHelps maintain glossy coat and smooth skin.
Omega-3 fatty acidsHighHelps limit the skin reaction.
Superior antioxidant formulaAddedNeutralises free radicals in the skin which is particularly sensitive to them.