Hill's Prescription Diet

Brain Care + j/d Dog Food

Product Description

Clinical nutrition for dogs with cognitive dysfunction and compromised mobility

Primary Product Recommendation

Cognitive + Mobility

Alternate Product Recommendation

cardiac disease

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Key Benefits

Prescription Diet Brain Care + j/d Dry Dog Food is clinical nutrition for dogs with cognitive dysfunction and compromised mobility. As dogs age, many may begin to display undesirable behaviors such as house soiling, disrupted sleep patterns, forgetfulness, and even a decrease in social interaction. These behavior changes are often surprising and unnerving to their owners.

Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians developed Prescription Diet Brain Care + j/d Dry Dog Food with an exclusive blend of antioxidants and other nutrients that can help minimize behaviors due to Canine Cognitive Dysfunction. Recommending the right nutrition early and feeding it consistently can help minimize behaviors associated with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction.

These characteristics make Prescription Diet Brain Care + j/d a useful nutritional aid for dogs with cognitive dysfunction, with or without compromised mobility.

KEY FEATURES		KEY BENEFITS
Antioxidants (vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium, beta carotene, fruits & vegetables rich in carotenoids and flavonoids)	Added	Work in concert to help protect brain health by inactivating free radicals.
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil	High	Help promote cell membrane health and help fight joint inflammation.
L-Carnitine	High	Supports metabolism to produce energy for brain and body health.
Mitochondrial cofactors (lipoic acid, carnitine)	Added	Help generate fewer free radicals.

Indications:

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS)

Behavior or cognitive changes in adult/senior dogs

Impaired mobility due to degenerative joint disease

Other Indications:

Cardiac disease

Not Recommended For:

Growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs

Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:

Nutrition to help improve alertness and disorientation in senior dogs, with high levels of antioxidant vitamins E and C to help neutralize free radicals. Also contains the nutrition of j/d, shown to improve mobility in dogs with degenerative joint disease (DJD)

Additional Info:

Prescription Diet Brain Care + j/d Dry Dog Food is clinical nutrition for dogs with cognitive dysfunction and compromised mobility

Other Products to Consider

For dogs with degenerative joint disease: Prescription Diet j/d Dog Food

For dogs with Chronic Kidney Disease and osteoarthritis: Prescription Diet k/d+j/d Dog Food

References:

¹Milgram NW, Head E, Zicker SC, Ikeda-Douglas CJ, Murphey H, Muggenburg B, Siwak C, Tapp D, Cotman CW. Learning ability in aged beagle dogs is preserved by behavioral enrichment and dietary fortification: a two-year longitudinal study. Neurobiol Aging. 2005 Jan;26(1):77-90.

²Dodd CE, Zicker SC, Jewell DE, et al., Can a fortified food affect the behavioral manifestations of age-related cognitive decline in dogs, Vet. Med., 2003; May: 396-408.

³Milgram NW, Zicker SC, Head E, et al, Dietary enrichment counteracts age associated cognitive dysfunction in canines, Neurobiology of Aging, 2002; 23:737-745.

⁴Roush JK, Dodd CE, Fritsch DA, et al. Multicenter veterinary practice assessment of the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on DJD in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2010; 236: 59-66.

Feeding Guide

How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.

Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient.

Daily Feeding Recommendations are only a guide and a place to start.

Grams are the most accurate form of measurement; cups are estimated from grams.

Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.

Gradually transition to this new food for 7 days or more.

Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food, & treats exclusively.

Mature Adult

Weight of Dog - lbs (kgs)	Amount per Day - cups (grams)
5 (2,3)	1/2 (50)
10 (4,5)	7/8 (85)
15 (6,8)	1 1/8 (110)
20 (9,1)	1 1/3 (130)
30 (14)	2 (200)
40 (18)	2 1/3 (230)
50 (23)	2 3/4 (270)
60 (27)	3 1/4 (320)
70 (32)	3 2/3 (365)
80 (36)	4 (395)
100 (45)	4 3/4 (470)
120 (54)	5 1/2 (545)

Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Prescription Diet Brain Care + j/d Dog Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.

Ingredients

High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Flaxseed, Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Soybean Meal, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Corn Protein Meal, Fish Oil, Pork Liver Flavor, Carrots, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Citrus Pulp, Lactic Acid, Spinach, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, Lipoic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Natural Flavors, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Dicalcium Phosphate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Chondroitin Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene.

Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

Nutrient	As Fed¹%	Dry Matter²%	As Fed, Caloric Basis³g/100 kcal
Protein	19.5 %	21.2 %	5.3 g / 100 kcal
Fat	13.9 %	15.2 %	3.8 g / 100 kcal
Carbohydrate / NFE	51 %	55.5 %	14 g / 100 kcal
Crude Fiber	2.7 %	2.9 %	0.7 g / 100 kcal
Calcium	0.78 %	0.85 %	214 mg / 100 kcal
Phosphorus	0.55 %	0.6 %	152 mg / 100 kcal
Potassium	0.67 %	0.73 %	184 mg / 100 kcal
Sodium	0.27 %	0.29 %	73 mg / 100 kcal
Magnesium	0.126 %	0.136 %	34 mg / 100 kcal
Taurine	0.12 %	0.13 %	33 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin C	151 ppm	165 ppm	4.15 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin E	963 IU/kg	1047 IU/kg	26.41 IU / 100 kcal
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)	2.37 %	2.57 %	649.3 mg / 100 kcal
EPA	0.454 %	0.493 %	124.4 mg / 100 kcal
Total Omega-3 FA	3.31 %	3.6 %	907 mg / 100 kcal
Carnitine	303 ppm	329.4 ppm	8.31 mg / 100 kcal
Glucosamine	782 ppm	850 ppm	21 mg / 100 kcal
Chondroitin Sulfate	1003 ppm	1090 ppm	27 mg / 100 kcal

References

1Differs from label guarantees which are either maximums or minimums.
2The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
3Nutrient intake for every 100 kilocalories consumed.

†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Brain Care + j/d Dog Food contains 3.5 oz. by weight.

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