Prescription Diet

Prescription DietTM

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Prescription DietTM

Product summary table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 a/dTM Canine/Feline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 b/dTM Canine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 c/dTM Canine and c/dTM Feline Multicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 d/dTM Canine and d/dTM Feline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 g/dTM Feline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 h/dTM Canine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 i/dTM Canine and i/dTM Feline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 j/dTM Canine/Feline and j/dTM Canine Reduced Calorie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 k/dTM Canine and k/dTM Feline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 l/dTM Canine and l/dTM Feline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 m/dTM Feline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 n/dTM Canine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 p/dTM Canine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 p/dTM Canine Large Breed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 r/dTM Canine and r/dTM Feline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 s/dTM Canine and s/dTM Feline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 t/dTM Canine and t/dTM Feline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 u/dTM Canine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 w/dTM Canine and w/dTM Feline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 z/dTM Canine ULTRA Allergen-Free and z/dTM Feline ULTRA Allergen-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 z/dTM Canine and Feline Low Allergen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ? Building your portfolio

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L Learning outcomes

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

? Better understand which diseases can be supported with tailored nutritional diets

? Understand how the special features of each product translate into benefits for the pet

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Prescription DietTM

The Hill's Prescription Diet range is the most advanced and complete range of specialist nutrition products available. It is used for the dietary management of clinical disorders.

The Prescription Diet range is named with a combination of two letters. The second letter is always a `d' for diet, and the first letter ranges from a to z depending on the diet.

a/d

Exercise To make it easier ? and more fun ? for you to find your way around all the letters, try to come up with suggestions for what the Prescription Diet product letters could stand for. On the next page, you will find a table with a summary of all the products. Here are some examples: a/d: astounding diet, anorectic diet,

after-surgery diet w/d: wonderful diet, weight diet c/d: complete diet, cystitis diet, comfortable diet, etc.

Under each product, you will find three points: 1. General information 2. Main indications 3. Features and benefits

The features and benefits will give you specific details on the nutrients in the diet, compared to Science PlanTM Advanced Fitness Canine or Feline. This means that the emphasis is on the factors that help to make the diet uniquely suitable to support specific disease conditions. For details on what nutrients healthy dogs and cats need, refer to Chapter 5.

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Product summary table

Prescription Diet

a/d

CANINE

FELINE

Usage

Aids pets in recovery and with appetite loss

b/d

Helps manage signs of brain ageing

c/d

Helps reduce the recurrence of struvite urolioths and calcium phosphate uroliths

c/d

Multicare

d/d

Helps manage feline lower urinary tract disease

For long-term feeding of pets with adverse food reactions

g/d

For early stages of kidney disease or cardiac disorders

h/d

Reduces fluid retention and supports cardiac health

i/d

Helps support recovery in pets with gastrointestinal disorders

j/d

For pets' joint support

k/d

Alleviates clinical signs of chronic renal failure and helps slow its progression

l/d

For the nutritional management of pets with liver disorders

m/d

For support of cats with diabetes mellitus and/or excess weight

n/d

For support of dogs with serious illnesses such as cancer

p/d

Helps recovery and boosts the immune response of puppies

p/d

Large Breed

r/d

For support of healthy skeletal development in large breed puppies

Helps overweight pets lose weight safely and effectively

s/d

Helps dissolve struvite uroliths

t/d

Maintains gingival health and reduces the build-up of tartar, plaque and stain

u/d

Helps reduce urate, oxalate and cystine urolith formation

w/d

Helps manage pets with diabetes mellitus and helps maintain optimal weight

z/d

Ultra Allergen-free

z/d

Low Allergen

An elimination diet to help identify and manage adverse food reactions

Helps to manage adverse food reactions

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Disease and product recommendations

Canine

Recommended product

Alternative recommendation

OVERWEIGHT PETS

Weight reduction

r/d Canine

Weight control (prevention of recurrence)

w/d Canine

DENTAL DISORDERS

Gingivitis

t/d Canine

Oral malodour due to dental plaque

t/d Canine

Tartar, plaque, stain

t/d Canine

GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

Adverse food reactions

z/d ULTRA Canine

Bloat (gastric dilatation and volvulus)

i/d Canine

Colitis

i/d Canine

Colitis, fibre-responsive

w/d Canine

Colitis, food intolerant Constipation

z/d ULTRA Canine w/d Canine

Diarrhoea Diarrhoea, fibre responsive

Diarrhoea, food intolerant Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

i/d Canine w/d Canine z/d ULTRA Canine i/d Canine

r/d Mini Canine w/d Mini Canine

t/d Mini Canine t/d Mini Canine

t/d Mini Canine

z/d Low Allergen Canine, d/d Canine

d/d Canine w/d Mini Canine, t/d Canine & t/d Mini Canine, r/d Canine & r/d Mini Canine z/d Low Allergen Canine, d/d Canine w/d Mini Canine, t/d Canine & t/d Mini Canine, r/d Canine & r/d Mini Canine, i/d Canine d/d Canine, w/d Canine & w/d Mini Canine w/d Mini Canine, t/d Canine & t/d Mini Canine z/d Low Allergen Canine, d/d Canine

Flatulence Flatulence, fibre responsive

Flatulence, food intolerant Gastroenteritis

Pancreatitis

Regurgitation Vomiting (non renal) JOINT SUPPORT

i/d Canine w/d Canine z/d ULTRA Canine i/d Canine

i/d Canine i/d Canine i/d Canine

w/d Mini Canine, t/d Canine & t/d Mini Canine

z/d Low Allergen Canine, d/d Canine

z/d ULTRA Canine, z/d Low Allergen Canine, d/d Canine, w/d Canine & w/d Mini Canine

d/d Canine (dry), w/d Canine & w/d Mini Canine

Joint support

j/d Canine

j/d Mini Canine

Joint support for dogs prone j/d Reduced Calorie

to gain weight

Canine

CANINE BRAIN AGEING

Behavioural changes in senior animals

b/d Canine

Brain ageing

b/d Canine

KIDNEY DISEASE

Chronic kidney disease, early k/d Canine (IRIS stages 1?2)

Chronic kidney disease, (IRIS k/d Canine stage 3)

Chronic kidney disease, end- u/d Canine stage (IRIS stage 4)

t/d Canine & t/d Mini Canine u/d Canine

Uraemic encephalopathy

CANINE UROLITHS

Calcium phosphate, reduce recurrence

Cystine, dissolution

u/d Canine

k/d Canine

c/d Canine

u/d Canine (if brushite is present)

u/d Canine plus tiopronin (2-MPG)

Cystine, reduce recurrence

Oxalate, reduce recurrence

Struvite, dissolution

Struvite, reduce recurrence

Struvite, reduce recurrence in obesity-prone

Urate, dissolution

u/d Canine

u/d Canine

s/d Canine c/d Canine w/d Canine

u/d Canine plus allopurinol

w/d Mini Canine

Urate, reduce recurrence

u/d Canine

Recommended product

Alternative recommendation

SKIN CONDITIONS

All cases of pruritic skin conditions initially

d/d Canine

Adverse food reactions Protein hydrolysate products

z/d ULTRA Canine

Adverse food reactions Novel d/d Canine protein products

z/d Low Allergen Canine

Non-allergic cases, long term d/d Canine

LIVER DISORDERS

Copper storage disease

l/d Canine

Hepatic encephalopathy

l/d Canine

Liver disorders

l/d Canine

p/d Canine (debilitated dogs and puppies)

u/d Canine (advanced stage) u/d Canine (advanced stage)

Liver disorders with oedema/ascites/ hypertension

Portosystemic shunt

CARDIAC DISORDERS

Cardiac disorders, early

l/d Canine l/d Canine k/d Canine

Cardiac disorders, moderate/advanced

h/d Canine

h/d Canine u/d Canine

w/d Canine & w/d Mini Canine, t/d Canine & t/d Mini Canine

DIABETES MELLITUS

Diabetes mellitus, normal weight

w/d Canine

Diabetes mellitus, overweight r/d Canine

Diabetes mellitus, underweight i/d Canine

Diabetes mellitus, with hyperlipidaemia

w/d Canine

RECOVERY

Anorexia

a/d Canine/Feline

Cancer/neoplasia, most forms n/d Canine

Critical care & tube feeding a/d Canine/Feline

Debility & convalescence

a/d Canine/Feline

including anaemia, malnutrition,

fractures and surgical repair

In chemotherapy/radiotherapy n/d Canine

Insulinoma

a/d Canine/Feline

Malignant lymphoma (lymphosarcoma)

n/d Canine

Minor procedure

i/d Canine

OTHER

Ascites/oedema, always relate to cause e.g.

t/d Canine & t/d Mini Canine r/d Mini Canine

w/d Mini Canine, r/d Canine & r/d Mini Canine

a/d Canine/Feline

p/d Canine & n/d Canine

a/d Canine/Feline p/d Canine a/d Canine/Feline a/d Canine/Feline, p/d Canine & n/d Canine

associated with cardiac disorders h/d Canine

associated with hypoproteinaemia a/d Canine/Feline n/d Canine

Cushing's syndrome

i/d Canine

Eclampsia

p/d Canine

Hyperlipidaemia

Hypoglycaemia, functional Skeletal disorders Weaning, early

r/d Canine

w/d Canine & w/d Mini Canine, r/d Canine & r/d Mini Canine

p/d Canine

a/d Canine/Feline

p/d Canine

i/d Canine (canned) p/d Canine (canned)

NO WHEAT OR WHEAT GLUTEN ADDED All Prescription Diet Canine products except b/d Canine and h/d Canine dry. (The gluten of pearl barley, in p/d Canine canned and w/d Canine canned, may cross react with wheat gluten.)

NO SOY PROTEIN ADDED All Prescription Diet Canine products except: ? the canned formulas: c/d Canine, j/d Canine, l/d Canine, r/d Canine and u/d Canine ? the dry formulas: b/d Canine, j/d Canine, j/d Reduced Calorie Canine, l/d Canine and

r/d Canine

NO MILK ADDED All Prescription Diet Canine products except j/d Canine canned and k/d Canine canned.

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Feline

Recommended product

Alternative recommendation

OVERWEIGHT PETS

Weight reduction

r/d Feline

Weight control (prevention of recurrence)

w/d Feline

DENTAL DISORDERS

Prone to gingivitis

t/d Feline

Oral malodour due to dental plaque

t/d Feline

Tartar, plaque, stain

t/d Feline

GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

Adverse food reactions

z/d ULTRA Feline

Colitis

d/d Feline

Colitis, fibre-responsive

w/d Feline

Colitis, food intolerant

z/d ULTRA Feline

Constipation

w/d Feline

Diarrhoea

i/d Feline

Diarrhoea, fibre responsive

w/d Feline

Diarrhoea, food intolerant

z/d ULTRA Feline

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

i/d Feline

m/d Feline m/d Feline

z/d Low Allergen Feline, d/d Feline i/d Feline t/d Feline, r/d Feline z/d Low Allergen Feline, d/d Feline t/d Feline, r/d Feline, i/d Feline d/d Feline, w/d Feline t/d Feline z/d Low Allergen Feline, d/d Feline

Flatulence Flatulence, food intolerant Gastroenteritis

Pancreatitis Regurgitation Vomiting JOINT SUPPORT Joint support KIDNEY DISEASE

i/d Feline z/d ULTRA Feline i/d Feline

i/d Feline i/d Feline i/d Feline

z/d Low Allergen Feline, d/d Feline

z/d ULTRA Feline, z/d Low Allergen Feline, d/d Feline, w/d Feline

d/d Feline

j/d Feline

Chronic kidney disease, early g/d Feline (IRIS stages 1?2)

Chronic kidney disease (IRIS k/d Feline stages 3?4)

k/d Feline

Uraemic encephalopathy

k/d Feline

FELINE LOWER URINARY TRACT DISEASE (FLUTD)

All cases initially, (e.g. during c/d Multicare

investigation)

Feline

Calcium phosphate, reduce recurrence

Calcium phosphate, reduce recurrence in obesity-prone

c/d Multicare Feline

w/d Feline

k/d Feline (if brushite is present)

Cystine, reduce recurrence

Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC)

k/d Feline

c/d Multicare Feline (pouch or canned)

Oxalate, reduce recurrence

c/d Multicare Feline

Struvite, dissolution

s/d Feline

Struvite, reduce recurrence

c/d Multicare Feline

Struvite, reduce recurrence in w/d Feline obesity-prone

Urate, reduce recurrence

k/d Feline

Recommended product

SKIN CONDITIONS

All cases of pruritic skin conditions initially

d/d Feline

Adverse food reactions protein hydrolysate products

Adverse food reactions Novel protein products

z/d ULTRA Feline d/d Feline

Non-allergic cases, long term

d/d Feline

LIVER DISORDERS

Hepatic lipidosis, without primary a/d Canine/Feline liver disease or encephalopathy

Hepatic lipidosis, with primary liver l/d Feline disease or encephalopathy

Hepatic encephalopathy Liver disorders

l/d Feline l/d Feline

CARDIAC DISORDERS Cardiac disorders, early Cardiac disorders, moderate/ advanced DIABETES MELLITUS Diabetes mellitus, normal weight Diabetes mellitus, overweight Diabetes mellitus, underweight Diabetes mellitus, with hyperlipidaemia RECOVERY Anorexia

l/d Feline l/d Feline

m/d Feline m/d Feline m/d Feline m/d Feline

a/d Canine/Feline

Cancer/neoplasia, most forms

a/d Canine/Feline

Critical care & tube feeding

a/d Canine/Feline

Debility & convalescence, including anaemia, malnutrition, fractures and surgical repair

In chemotherapy/radiotherapy

a/d Canine/Feline a/d Canine/Feline

Minor procedure OTHER Ascites/oedema, always relate to cause e.g.

associated with cardiac disorders associated with hypoproteinaemia

i/d Feline

l/d Feline a/d Canine/Feline

Hyperlipidaemia Hyperthyroidism

r/d Feline a/d Canine/Feline

Alternative recommendation

z/d Low Allergen Feline

m/d Feline

g/d Feline, k/d Feline k/d Feline w/d Feline r/d Feline w/d Feline (dry) r/d Feline

a/d Canine/Feline k/d Feline w/d Feline (dry)

NO WHEAT OR WHEAT GLUTEN ADDED All Prescription Diet Feline products except c/d Multicare Feline pouch, i/d Feline pouch, i/d Feline canned, j/d Feline canned, k/d Feline pouch and l/d Feline canned.

NO SOY PROTEIN ADDED All Prescription Diet Feline products except c/d Multicare Feline pouch, i/d Feline pouch, j/d Feline canned, l/d Feline canned and m/d Feline canned.

NO MILK ADDED All Prescription Diet Feline products except j/d Feline canned.



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Prescription DietTM a/dTM

Dog with cachexia

Definitions Cachexia: severe malnutrition and body wasting. Sepsis: the build up of bacteria or their toxins in the blood and tissue. Pyometra: infection of the uterus that causes it to fill up with pus. Feline hepatic lipidosis: abnormal accumulation of fat in the liver cells in the cat. Autoimmune: disease that occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. Peritonitis: inflammation of the peritoneum.

MAIN INDICATIONS

? Debilitation ? Cachexia ? Anorexia ? Abscesses ? Burns ? Infectious disease ? Sepsis ? Fever ? Pyometra

(except if azotaemia is present) ? Feline hepatic lipidosis ? Major surgery ? Autoimmune disease ? Peritonitis ? Feline cancer ? In chemotherapy/radiotherapy

Prescription DietTM a/dTM Canine/Feline

General information

Prescription Diet a/d Canine/Feline is an extremely palatable canned food with a smooth texture and outstanding nutritional benefits. The food is tasty and makes it easy to provide pets with serious diseases the special nutrients they need. Prescription Diet a/d Canine/Feline is unique in that it is equally appropriate for both dogs and cats. This is because a dog's metabolism changes with disease conditions to have a higher need for protein and fat that is similar to the requirements of cats. Both dogs and cats undergo significant changes when faced with serious illness, injury or surgery. If they do not receive a special diet during recovery, they may have difficulties maintaining their natural defenses and may lose muscle mass and organ tissues. Prescription Diet a/d can assist wound healing and recovery after surgery, cachexia and debilitation.

KEY FEATURES

Protein Branched-chain amino acids Arginine Fat Omega?3 fatty acids Glutamine Zinc Potassium Consistency

Palatability

KEY BENEFITS

Increased

Supports wound healing. Helps preserve lean body mass. Helps maintain body defences. Primary energy source for nutritional restoration. Soothes tissues.

Increased

Supports small intestinal health.

Increased

Supports convalescence and natural defences.

Increased

Combats depletion.

Soft and thixotropic Gives flexibility in feeding, i.e. by bowl, spoon, (stirring makes it more syringe or tube. liquid)

High

Aids acceptance by inappetant patients.

a/d is used to aid pets in recovery and with appetite loss

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