r/d Dog Food

Hill's Prescription Diet

Weight loss for dogs

Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals

Veterinarian Recommended

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Food Type: Dry Food
Flavour: with Chicken
Sizes: 10 kg

with Chicken: Maize, chicken (12%) and turkey meal, maize gluten meal, cellulose, pea bran meal, dried beet pulp, digest, animal fat, minerals, flaxseed, L-carnitine, vitamins, trace elements and beta-carotene. With a natural antioxidant (mixed tocopherols).

FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS: Feed only this food. It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use. Feed the correct daily amount based on dog's ideal weight. For an efficient weight loss, the recommended daily energy intake should not be exceeded. Adjust the amount and number of meals as advised by your veterinary surgeon. Recommended time of use: until target body weight is achieved. Fresh water should be available at all times.

Weight loss Mixed Feeding Guide

Ideal Weight of Dog - kgs	Amount per Day - 350 g cans		Amount per Day - grams
1	0.25	+	0 g
2	0.25	+	15 g
4	0.5	+	15 g
5	0.5	+	25 g
10	1	+	30 g
20	1	+	115 g
30	1	+	190 g
40	1	+	260 g
50	2	+	230 g
60+	2	+	50 g per 10 kgs

Weight loss

Ideal Weight of Dog - kgs	Amount per Day - grams
1	20
2	40
4	65
5	75
10	125
20	210
30	290
40	355
50	420
60+	76 per 10 kgs

Just like the human obesity epidemic, over 50% of the pet population is overweight. Even a little extra weight can impact the pet's 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.
Hill's nutritionists & veterinarians developed Prescription Diet r/d clinical nutrition specially formulated to support dogs' weight loss. In fact, r/d is clinically proven nutrition for healthy weight loss in just 8 weeks. This dry food has an irresistible chicken flavor that dogs love.

How it works:

Therapeutic L-carnitine levels
Optimal blend of soluble & insoluble fiber
Clinically proven antioxidants

How it helps:

Helps metabolize fat and maintain lean muscle
Helps your dog feel full & satisfied
Supports a healthy immune system

Additional Info

Hill's Prescription Diet r/d Dry Dog Food with Chicken is intended for intermittent feeding only and is not recommended for long-term feeding (over 6 months). Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how our Prescription Diet foods can help your dog to continue to enjoy a happy and active life.

Caloric Content

3118 kcal/kg 312 kcal/100g

Nutrient	As Fed¹ %
Moisture	8 %
Protein	31.1 %
Fat	10.3 %
Carbohydrate (NFE)	32.8 %
Crude fibre	12.2 %
Crude Ash	5.5 %
Calcium	0.86 %
Phospohorus	0.61 %
Potassium	0.84 %
Sodium	0.27 %
Magnesium	0.098 %
Taurine	0.1 %
Vitamin A	9722 IU/kg
Vitamin C	101 ppm
Vitamin D	781 IU/kg
Vitamin E	579 IU/kg
Omega-3-fatty acids	0.24 %
Omega-6-fatty acids	2.24 %
Beta-carotene	0.91 ppm
L-carnitine	316.7 ppm

References

¹The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.

†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of this product contains the following oz. by weight:

3.2

Transitioning to Hill’s

Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of old food over a 7-day period.

Hill’s Nutritional Philosophy

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We lead the way in several scientific fields to create the quality nutrition your pet deserves

Science-led ingredients

After years of research, experts at Hill’s have determined that the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in not only your pet’s digestive health but their overall health as well.

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Predictive biology

Science tells us that biology matters when it comes to health. One example of this is our ongoing research on how nutrition can affect a pet’s gene expression to help them live a healthy life.

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The pet microbiome

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