PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Hill's Prescription Diet w/d Diabetes Care is a complete dietetic dry food with chicken formulated to support the management of diabetes mellitus in adult dogs of normal weight or mild overweight. The formula features low levels of sugars (total sugars 1.5%) and an optimal blend of soluble and insoluble fibres (crude fibre 12.5%) designed to help regulate blood sugar levels and support a healthy weight. With a protein content of 20.7% and fat content of 11.4%, the diet includes high quality protein and effective L-carnitine levels (361mg/kg) to help maintain lean muscle mass. The S+OXSHIELD formula promotes a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite and calcium oxalate crystals. Carbohydrate sources include wheat, maize, barley, and oats for sustained energy release.
INGREDIENTS
Composition: Cereals, derivatives of vegetable origin, meat and animal derivatives (chicken 9%), vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, minerals. Carbohydrate sources: Wheat, maize, barley, oats.
Nutritional Additives (per kg): Vitamin A: 8,569 IU | Vitamin D3: 706 IU | Vitamin E: 600 mg | Vitamin C: 100 mg | Beta-carotene: 1.5 mg | L-carnitine: 361 mg | Iron (3b103): 76.2 mg | Iodine (3b202): 1.9 mg | Copper (3b405): 7.5 mg | Manganese (3b502): 7.9 mg | Zinc (3b603): 134 mg | Selenium (3b801): 0.2 mg | With natural antioxidant.
Analytical Constituents: Protein: 20.7% | Fat: 11.4% | Crude Fibre: 12.5% | Crude Ash: 5.0% | Moisture: DATA NOT FOUND — VERIFY WITH MANUFACTURER | Starch: 28.0% | Total Sugars: 1.5% | Calcium: 0.86% | Phosphorus: 0.60% | Sodium: 0.22% | Potassium: 0.68% | Magnesium: 0.10% | Metabolisable Energy: 13.3 MJ/kg
SUITABILITY
Suitable For:
Adult dogs with diabetes mellitus at normal weight or mildly overweight
Dogs requiring blood sugar regulation through nutritional management
Dogs requiring a high-fibre diet with low sugar content
Obese-prone dogs requiring weight maintenance support
Not Suitable For:
Growing puppies
Pregnant or nursing dogs (gestation/lactation)
Dogs with concurrent use of urinary acidifiers
Dogs that are debilitated, dehydrated, or underweight
Note: The Hill's UK website feeding table could not be fully extracted. Consult product packaging or your veterinarian for specific feeding amounts based on your dog's weight. Adjust amount to maintain optimum weight.
Frequency: Divide daily amount into 2 or more meals per day Transition: Introduce gradually over 7 days or more, mixing increasing amounts of new food with decreasing amounts of old food Water: Ensure fresh water is always available at all times Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Reseal after opening. Recommended time for use: initially up to 6 months; consult veterinarian before extending.
