Hill's Prescription Diet

j/d Dry Dog Food

Product Description

Clinically proven to improve dog's 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 protocol with Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Dry Dog Food. Catching osteoarthritis early and starting multimodal management including Hill's Prescription Diet j/d and NSAIDs sooner can decrease discomfort and increase quality of life.

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

KEY FEATURES		KEY BENEFITS
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	High	Omega-3 Eicosapentaenoic acid works to interrupt the degradation of 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 dry 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. Roush et al, Multicenter veterinary practice assessment of the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on osteoarthritis in dogs. JAVMA 2010; 236:59-66. DMS 10000033620

^2. Roush et al, Evaluation of the effects of dietary supplementation with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on weight bearing in dogs with osteoarthritis. JAVMA 2010; 236:67-73 DMS 10000033622

^3. Fritsch et al, Dose - Titration Effects of Fish Oil in Osteoarthritic Dogs. JVIM 2010; 24: 1020-1026. DMS 10000027931

^4. Fritsch et al, A multicenter study of the effect of dietary supplementation with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on carprofen dosage in dogs with osteoarthritis. JAVMA 2010; 236:535-539 DMS 10000027932

^5. Vandeweerd JM, et al. Systematic review of efficacy of nutraceuticals to alleviate clinical signs of osteoarthritis J Vet Intern Med 2012;26:448-456.

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.

Use within 60 days of opening.

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

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

Adult maintenance

Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs)	Amount per Day - cups (grams)
5 (2,3)	5/8 (60)
10 (4,5)	1 (100)
15 (6,8)	1 1/3 (130)
20 (9,1)	1 2/3 (165)
30 (14)	2 1/4 (225)
40 (18)	2 2/3 (265)
50 (23)	3 1/4 (320)
60 (27)	3 2/3 (365)
70 (32)	4 (395)
80 (36)	4 1/2 (445)
100 (45)	5 1/3 (530)
120 (54)	6 1/4 (620)

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

Ingredients

High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Flaxseed, Chicken Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Fish Oil, Powdered Cellulose, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Threonine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, L-Tryptophan, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, L-Carnitine, Natural Flavors, Chondroitin Sulfate, Beta-Carotene.

Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

3670 kcal/kg 364 kcal/cup†

Nutrient	As Fed¹%	Dry Matter²%	As Fed, Caloric Basis³g/100 kcal
Protein	18.4 %	20 %	5 g / 100 kcal
Fat	14.6 %	15.9 %	4 g / 100 kcal
Carbohydrate / NFE	51 %	55.4 %	13.9 g / 100 kcal
Crude Fiber	3.8 %	4.1 %	1 g / 100 kcal
Calcium	0.64 %	0.7 %	174 mg / 100 kcal
Phosphorus	0.55 %	0.6 %	151 mg / 100 kcal
Potassium	0.64 %	0.7 %	175 mg / 100 kcal
Sodium	0.19 %	0.2 %	51 mg / 100 kcal
Magnesium	0.123 %	0.134 %	33 mg / 100 kcal
Taurine	0.1 %	0.11 %	27 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin C	144 ppm	157 ppm	3.93 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin E	686 IU/kg	746 IU/kg	18.7 IU / 100 kcal
Linoleic Acid	2.71 %	2.95 %	740 mg / 100 kcal
EPA	0.378 %	0.411 %	102.9 mg / 100 kcal
Total Omega-3 FA	3.31 %	3.6 %	902 mg / 100 kcal
Carnitine	298.4 ppm	324.3 ppm	8.13 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 j/d Dry Dog Food contains 3.5 oz. by weight.

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