Digestive / Weight / Glucose Management
Some dogs can be more prone to gain weight than others. Even a little extra weight can impact the pets quality of life and relationship with family because that extra weight can reduce play time, impact mobility and affect the lifelong general health of your dog. Weight problems can be successfully managed through changes in your dogs food.
Hill's nutritionists & veterinarians developed Hill's™ Prescription Diet™ w/d™ clinical nutrition especially formulated to support your dogs weight management. In fact, w/d™ is clinically tested nutrition for conditions that respond to fibre.
How it works:
- Therapeutic L-carnitine levels
- Optimal blend of soluble & insoluble fibre
- Low fat and calories
- Reduced magnesium and sodium
- Clinically proven antioxidants
How it helps:
- Helps metabolise fat and maintain lean muscle
- Helps maintain healthy weight
- Promotes urinary tract health
- Supports a healthy immune system
Additional info:
Hill's™ Prescription Diet™ w/d™ Canine is a complete and balanced food that provides all the nutrition your dog needs. Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how our Hill's™ Prescription Diet™ foods can help your dog to continue to enjoy a happy and active life.
Fat Calories |
Low | Help avoid weight gain and lower lipid levels. |
Fibre | Increased |
Weight management – Soluble and insoluble fibre to trigger satiety and maintain gastrointestinal health. Diabetes mellitus – Helps minimise blood glucose fluctuation,which may reduce insulin dosage. Colitis – Modifies bowel transit time. Constipation – Absorbs water and normalizes intestinal motility. |
L-Carnitine | High | Helps dogs burn fat while increasing lean muscle mass. |
Magnesium Sodium |
Reduced Low |
Help limit the formation of struvite crystalluria and uroliths. |
Antioxidants | Added | Defend cells from free radical oxidation, promoting a healthy immune system. |
INGREDIENTS: Water, Pork Liver, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken, Cracked Pearled Barley, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Egg Product, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid), Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Potassium Citrate, Taurine, L-Tryptophan, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene.
Weight Control - using 13 oz (370 g) can
Ideal Weight of Dog | Weight Management | Weight Control |
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5 lb (2.3 kg) | 5/8 can | 2/3 can |
10 lb (4.5 kg) | 1 can | 1 1/4 cans |
15 lb (6.8 kg) | 1 1/3 cans | 1 1/2 cans |
20 lb (9.1 kg) | 1 2/3 cans | 2 cans |
30 lb (14 kg) | 2 1/4 cans | 2 2/3 cans |
40 lb (18 kg) | 2 3/4 cans | 3 1/4 cans |
50 lb (23 kg) | 3 1/3 cans | 3 3/4 cans |
60 lb (27 kg) | 3 3/4 cans | 4 1/3 cans |
70 lb (32 kg) | 4 1/4 cans | 5 cans |
80 lb (36 kg) | 4 3/4 cans | 5 1/3 cans |
100 lb (45 kg) | 5 1/2 cans | 6 1/3 cans |
120 lb (54 kg) | 6 1/3 cans | 7 1/3 cans |
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian. For best results & safety practices:
- Cover & refrigerate unused portion.
- Gradually transition to your pets new food over a 7 day period.
- Exclusively feed the recommended Hill's™ Prescription Diet™ dry food, canned food and treats exclusively.
- Keep fresh water available at all times.
- Have your veterinarian monitor your pets condition.
307 kcal / 13 oz (370 g) can
Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
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Protein | 19.4 |
Fat | 11.8 |
Crude Fiber | 13.8 |
Carbohydrate / NFE | 50.1 |
Calcium | 0.72 |
Phosphorous | 0.53 |
Sodium | 0.28 |
Potassium | 0.90 |
Magnesium | 0.109 |
Carnitine | 416.1 ppm |
Vitamin C | 137 ppm |
Vitamin E | 937 IU/kg |
References
1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.