Hill's Prescription Diet

j/d Wet Dog Food

Product Description

Clinically proven to improve dogs' mobility in as little as 21 days

Primary Product Recommendation

Joint Care, Heart Care

Alternate Product Recommendation

Skin Care, Urgent Care

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Key Benefits

Complement your treatment protocol with Hill's Prescription Diet j/d pet food and reduce NSAID dosage by an average of 25%. Hill's Prescription Diet j/d is nutrition that goes beyond the pain by targeting the cause of arthritis and works with NSAIDs to reduce inflammation. Catching arthritis early and starting a treatment plan including Hill's Prescription Diet j/d and NSAIDs can prevent the need for more aggressive treatments later.

These characteristics make Prescription Diet j/d canned dog food veterinary exclusive pet food useful as a nutritional aid for dogs with arthritis:

KEY FEATURES		KEY BENEFITS
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA), Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA)	High	Fatty acids work to interrupt the degradation of joint cartilage.
Glucosamine, Chondroitin	Added	Provides building blocks for joint cartilage repair.
Carnitine	High	Helps dogs burn fat while maintaining lean muscle mass.
Antioxidants	Added	Defend cells from free radical oxidation, promoting a healthy immune system.

Indications:

Primary Indications:

Osteoarthritis

Mild to moderate stages of heart disease, including asymptomatic

Advanced stages of heart disease, including ascites or edema from heart failure

Heartworm disease

Primary hypertension

Other Indications:

Atopic dermatitis (environmental allergy)

Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)

Otitis externa (chronic)

Pruritic dermatitis

Supports skin health in cases of secondary infections or other dermatoses

Neoplasia, most forms

Not Recommended For:

Growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs

Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:

Improves mobility in as little as 21 days. ^3-4

Prescription Diet j/d Dry Dog Food is clinically proven nutrition to reduce pain in dogs with arthritis.^2-4

In a university study, 82% of dogs fed j/d Canine experienced improvement in weight bearing ability measured by peak vertical force (force plate gait analysis.) ²

Prescription Diet j/d Canine is clinically proven nutrition to help dogs with arthritis walk and run better, play better and climb stairs more easily. ^1-4

Additional Info:

Prescription Diet j/d Canine wet food has therapeutic levels of omega-3 fatty acids and is enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to help preserve joint cartilage.
Feeding the food at optimal levels and added L-carnitine helps maintain a healthy weight and avoid extra stress on joints.

Other Products to Consider

For patients with osteoarthritis and obesity, or obese-prone: Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight + j/d Dog Food

For patients with osteoarthritis and concurrent chronic kidney disease (CKD): Prescription Diet k/d + j/d Dog Food

For patients with mild to moderate stages of heart disease, including asymptomatic, advanced stages of heart disease, or heartworm disease: Prescription Diet Derm Complete Dog Food, Prescription Diet g/d Dog Food

For patients with ascites or edema associated with heart disease (heart failure) or primary hypertension: Prescription Diet g/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet h/d Dog Food

For patients with atopic dermatitis (environmental allergy), flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), or requiring skin health support in cases of secondary infections or other dermatoses: Prescription Diet Derm Complete Dog Food, Prescription Diet d/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight + j/d Dog Food

For patients with otitis externa (chronic) or pruritic dermatitis: Prescription Diet Derm Complete Dog Food, Prescription Diet z/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet d/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight + j/d Dog Food

For patients with neoplasia (most forms): Prescription Diet a/d Dog/Cat Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food

References:

^1. Fritsch D, Allen TA, Dodd CE, et al. Dose -- titration effects of fish oil in osteoarthritic dogs, J Vet Intern Med 2010;24:1020--1026.

^2. Roush JK, Cross AR, Renberg WC, et al. Evaluation of the effects of dietary supplementation with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on weight bearing in dogs with osteoarthritis. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2010; 236: 67-73.

^3. Fritsch DA, Allen TA, Dodd CE, et al. A multicenter study of the effect of a therapeutic food supplemented with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on the carprofen dosage in dogs with osteoarthritis. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2010; 236: 535-539.

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

^5. Caterson B, Little CB, Cramp J, et al, The modulation of canine articular cartilage degradation by omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids, Proceedings, North American Veterinary Conference, 2005.

^6. Bauer JE. Therapeutic use of fish oils in companion animals. J Amer Vet Med Assoc 2011:239(11);1441-1451.

^7. Keene BW, Atkins CE, Bonagura JD, et al. ACVIM consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs. Vet Intern Med 2019;33:1127–1140.

Feeding Guide

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 — lbs (kgs)	Amount per Day - 13 oz (370 g) cans
5 (2,3)	1/2
10 (4,5)	3/4
15 (6,8)	1
20 (9,1)	1 1/4
30 (14)	1 2/3
40 (18)	2
50 (23)	2 1/2
60 (27)	2 3/4
70 (32)	3 1/4
80 (36)	3 1/2
100 (45)	4 1/4
120 (54)	4 3/4

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

Ingredients

High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Water, Rice, Pork Liver, Pork By-Products, Flaxseed, Whole Grain Corn, Lamb, Cracked Pearled Barley, Fish Oil, Soybean Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Soybean Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Egg Product, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid), L-Lysine, Taurine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Glucosamine Hydrochloride, L-Carnitine, Chondroitin Sulfate, Beta-Carotene.

Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

470 kcal/ 13 oz (370g) can

Nutrient	As Fed¹%	Dry Matter²%	As Fed, Caloric Basis³g/100 kcal
Protein	6.2 %	19.6 %	4.8 g / 100 kcal
Fat	5.5 %	17.6 %	4.4 g / 100 kcal
Carbohydrate / NFE	16.8 %	53.6 %	13.2 g / 100 kcal
Crude Fiber	1.3 %	4.1 %	1 g / 100 kcal
Calcium	0.25 %	0.79 %	196 mg / 100 kcal
Phosphorus	0.19 %	0.6 %	149 mg / 100 kcal
Potassium	0.24 %	0.75 %	186 mg / 100 kcal
Sodium	0.08 %	0.26 %	65 mg / 100 kcal
Magnesium	0.033 %	0.105 %	26 mg / 100 kcal
Taurine	0.03 %	0.11 %	26 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin C	47 ppm	151 ppm	3.74 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin E	246 IU/kg	783 IU/kg	19.35 IU / 100 kcal
Linoleic Acid	0.77 %	2.45 %	606 mg / 100 kcal
EPA	0.176 %	0.561 %	138.8 mg / 100 kcal
Total Omega-3 FA	1.21 %	3.84 %	950 mg / 100 kcal
Carnitine	111.5 ppm	355.1 ppm	8.78 mg / 100 kcal

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