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These characteristics make Hills® Prescription Diet® d/d® Canine veterinary exclusive pet foods useful as a nutritional aid for dogs with adverse reactions to food or certain gastrointestinal disorders:
Protein Single, intact animal protein source
ReducedHelps avoid common food allergens. Highly digestible.
Limits the amount of undigested protein in the gastrointestinal tract able to provoke an allergic reaction.Number of Novel
Protein FormulasThree Duck, salmon and venison provide more choices related to a suspected allergy or patient preference. Carbohydrate Potato Allergies to potato are uncommon. Highly digestible. Antioxidants Added Help maintain a healthy immune system and the skin barrier function. Additional Info:
- Prescription Diet® d/d® Canine foods contain a single intact animal protein source (duck, salmon or venison) which is not generally associated with adverse reactions to food in dogs. A limited number of digestible novel meat protein and carbohydrate ingredients help avoid common food allergies.
- Prescription Diet® d/d® Canine foods can help aid in the management of pruritic dermatitis, chronic gastroenteritis or colitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic otitis externa, flea allergy dermatitis and contact dermatitis.
Other Products to Consider
- For use as an elimination diet (for maximum reliability in the identification of dietary sensitivity): Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine
- To manage and eliminate adverse reactions to food: Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine.
- As a tasty, healthy and rewarding treat for dogs with adverse reactions to food, inflammatory skin conditions, or gastrointestinal disorders, and for dogs on elimination feeding trails: Prescription Diet® Hypo Treats.
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How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.
- Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food, & treats exclusively.
- Gradually transition to the new food over a 7 day period.
Adult maintenance
Weight of Dog Amount per Day 5 lb (2,3 kg) 5/8 cup (60 g) 10 lb (4,5 kg) 1 cup (100 g) 15 lb (6,8 kg) 1 1/4 cups (125 g) 20 lb (9,1 kg) 1 2/3 cups (165 g) 30 lb (14 kg) 2 1/4 cups (225 g) 40 lb (18 kg) 2 2/3 cups (265 g) 50 lb (23 kg) 3 1/4 cups (320 g) 60 lb (27 kg) 3 2/3 cups (365 g) 70 lb (32 kg) 4 cups (395 g) 80 lb (36 kg) 4 1/2 cups (445 g) 100 lb (45 kg) 5 1/3 cups (530 g) -
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Potatoes, Potato Starch, Venison, Potato Protein, Pork Fat, Soybean Oil, Pork Flavor, Lactic Acid, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Venison Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Iodized Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), DL-Methionine, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene
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Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.
3736 kcal/kg (371 kcal/cup†)
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalProtein 16.7 18.1 4.5 g / 100 kcal Fat 15.0 16.3 4.0 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 1.6 1.7 0.4 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 52.8 57.4 14.1 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.73 0.79 196 mg / 100 kcal Phosphorous 0.53 0.57 141 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.36 0.39 95 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 1.00 1.08 266 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.062 0.067 16 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin C 251 ppm 273 ppm 6.72 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin E 688 IU/kg 747 IU/kg 18.41 IU / 100 kcal Total Omega-3 FA 0.71 0.77 190 mg / 100 kcal Total Omega-6 FA 3.26 3.54 872 mg / 100 kcal EPA 0.190 0.207 51.0 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 Hill's® Prescription Diet® d/d® Canine Potato & Venison Formula contains 3.5 oz. by weight.