Prescription Diet™ a/d™ Canine/Feline

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Prescription Diet™ a/d™ Canine/Feline

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LIVER DISORDERS

OTHER

RECOVERY

156 g

Recommended for

Recovery (including anorexia, debility, surgical convalescence and tube feeding).
Hepatic lipidosis (without encephalopathy or primary liver disorders).

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 - 40 degrees C); 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.

KEY FEATURES³		KEY BENEFITS
Protein Branched-chain amino acids Arginine Fat Omega-3 fatty acids	Increased	Supports wound healing. Helps preserve lean body mass. Helps maintain body defences. Primary energy source for nutritional restoration. Soothes inflamed tissues.
Glutamine	Increased	Supports small intestinal health.
Zinc	Increased	Supports convalescence and natural defences.
Potassium	Increased	Combats depletion.
Palatability	High	Aids acceptance by inappetant patients.
Consistency	Soft and thixotropic (stirring makes it more liquid)	Gives flexibility in feeding, i.e. by bowl, spoon, syringe or tube.