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Prescription Diet™ r/d™ Canine
Associated Conditions:
DIABETES MELLITUS
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
OTHER
OVERWEIGHT PETS
Sizes Available
350 g
Recommended for

    • Obesity

    •  Fibre-responsive diseases in overweight dogs: diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidaemia, colitis and constipation

     

Not recommended for
  • Cats
  • Puppies
  • Pregnant or lactating bitches
  • Dogs that are debilitated or underweight, dehydrated, or with increased energy requirements
Additional information

Weight loss

  • Realistic weight loss is approximately 1 % of bodyweight per week.
  • The feeding amounts shown may sometimes need to be decreased to produce optimal weight loss.
  • Full client co-operation must be obtained and food intake strictly controlled. Hill's provides client information to help successful weight loss; contact your Hill's representative for assistance.
  • After reaching the target body weight, a dog should be fed Prescription Diet™ Canine w/d™  to maintain its ideal weight. In case of mobility problems, Prescription Diet Canine j/d™ Reduced Calorie can be given.  
  • The use of a unique nutrient combination to down-regulate the expression of genes associated with fat accumulation exemplifies Hill's leadership in nutrigenomics.

Constipation

  • Ensure sufficient water intake.
KEY FEATURES3 KEY BENEFITS
Energy
Fat		LowStored body fat is used to meet energy needs, resulting in weight loss.
FibreHighObesity: provides increased dietary bulk which aids satiety and avoids hunger.
L-CarnitineSupplementedFacilitates conversion of fat to energy.
Helps maintain lean body mass.
L-LysineSupplementedHelps preserve lean muscle mass.
Superior antioxidant formulaAddedHelps neutralise free radicals that increase in obese animals.