PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Royal Canin Veterinary Hepatic Loaf is a complete dietetic wet food formulated to support liver function in adult dogs with chronic liver insufficiency and to help reduce copper accumulation in the liver. The formula features adapted levels of high-quality proteins from poultry by-products with highly digestible carbohydrates including rice and maize flour. With a protein content of 6.5% and fat content of 4.0%, the low copper formulation (total copper 1.7 mg/kg) helps to minimise copper accumulation in liver cells. The high energy content helps to reduce meal volume and decrease intestinal load while providing complete and balanced nutrition. Enriched with essential fatty acids (linoleic acid 1.3%), fructo-oligosaccharides for digestive support, and marigold extract as a source of lutein.
INGREDIENTS
Composition: Poultry by-products, rice, maize grits, maize flour, sunflower oil refined, powdered cellulose, minerals, fish oil, beet pulp, fructooligosaccharides, marigold extract (source of lutein). Protein sources: poultry by-products. Highly digestible carbohydrates: rice, maize flour.
Nutritional Additives (per kg): Vitamin D3: 300 IU | Iron (3b103): 13 mg | Iodine (3b202): 0.7 mg | Copper (3b405, 3b406): 0.8 mg | Manganese (3b502, 3b503, 3b504): 5.8 mg | Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 24 mg | Selenium (3b801, 3b811): 0.039 mg
Analytical Constituents: Protein: 6.5% | Fat: 4.0% | Crude Ash: 1.7% | Crude Fibre: 1.0% | Moisture: 64.5% | Essential Fatty Acids (Linoleic Acid): 1.3% | Sodium: 0.08% | Total Copper: 1.7 mg/kg
SUITABILITY
Suitable For:
Adult dogs requiring nutritional support for liver function in cases of chronic hepatitis associated with liver dysfunction
Dogs with portosystemic shunt
Dogs with hepatic encephalopathy
Dogs with copper storage disease
Not Suitable For:
Growing puppies
Pregnant or nursing dogs (gestation/lactation)
Dogs with pancreatitis or history of pancreatitis
Dogs with acute hepatitis without hepatic encephalopathy
Dogs with hyperlipidaemia
Note: Royal Canin Hepatic wet food feeding table for 420g cans is rendered via JavaScript on the UK website and could not be fully extracted. As a general guide, a 4kg dog requires approximately 1 can per day or less if fed in combination with dry food. Consult product packaging or your veterinarian for specific feeding amounts based on your dog's weight. It is recommended to divide the daily intake into several small meals to reduce the postprandial hepatic load.
Frequency: Divide daily amount into several small meals throughout the day Transition: Introduce gradually over 7-10 days, 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. Once opened, cover and refrigerate unused portion. Use within 48 hours of opening. Initially feed Hepatic for up to 6 months. Feeding duration varies depending on the pathology and the regenerative ability of the hepatic tissue. Lifetime feeding may be necessary in cases of chronic disease. Consult veterinarian before extending period of use.
