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Key Benefits
Prescription Diet z/d Dry Dog Food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help dogs with food sensitivities and is clinically proven nutrition to improve GI signs in 21 days and derm signs in 30 days.
- Increased Vitamin E and antioxidants for improved skin and coat, plus natural fiber for firmer stools
- Crafted with highly hydrolyzed chicken protein and a single carbohydrate source
- Formulated without additives known to cause food allergies
These characteristics make Prescription Diet z/d, veterinary exclusive dry dog food, a useful nutritional aid for dogs with adverse food reactions or certain gastrointestinal disorders:
KEY FEATURES Hydrolysées KEY BENEFITS Protein Hydrolyzed Highly digestible animal protein source; no intact animal protein. Carbohydrate Single source A highly digestible single carbohydrate source helps avoid common food allergens. Omega-6 Fatty Acids Added Helps nourish the skin and coat. Antioxidants High levels Helps maintain a healthy immune system and the skin barrier protection. Indications:
Primary Indications:
- Adverse food reactions (AFR) & elimination diet
- Otitis externa (chronic)
- Protein losing enteropathy (PLE) without lymphangiectasia
Other Indications:
- Pruritic dermatitis
- Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)
- Flatulence
- Forms of chronic enteropathy (inflammatory bowel disease):
- Food responsive
- Antibiotic responsive
- Steroid responsive
Additional Info:
The hydrolyzed animal protein source and a highly digestible carbohydrate source (starch) help avoid common food allergens.
- Pruritic dermatitis, chronic otitis externa: Adverse food reactions in dogs typically occur as non-seasonal pruritic dermatitis. Many dogs with adverse food reactions only have clinical signs of chronic otitis externa.
- Chronic gastroenteritis, chronic colitis: Adverse food reactions can result in chronic vomiting and/or diarrhea associated with gastrointestinal inflammation. Mildly affected dogs may only show an increase in the number of bowel movements or may have occasional vomiting.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Adverse food reactions may be associated with IBD. Prescription Diet z/d products may be helpful for dogs with inflammatory bowel disease.
Other Products to Consider
- For patients with adverse food reactions (AFR) or require a food elimination diet: Prescription Diet d/d Dog Food
- For patients with chronic otitis externa or pruritic dermatitis: Prescription Diet Derm Complete Dog Food, Prescription Diet d/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet j/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight + j/d Dog Food
- For patients with protein losing enteropathy (PLE) without lymphangiectasia: Prescription Diet d/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet a/d Dog/Cat Food
- For patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI): Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Stress Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food
- For patients with forms of chronic enteropathies (inflammatory bowel disease) including food responsive enteropathy, antibiotic responsive diarrhea, or steroid responsive enteropathy: Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome Dog Food, Prescription Diet d/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food
- For patients with flatulence: Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Stress Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet w/d Multi-Benefit Dog Food
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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, & Prescription Diet Hypo Treats.
Adult maintenance
Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs) Amount per Day - cups (grams) 5 (2,3) 5/8 (65) 10 (4,5) 1 (100) 15 (6,8) 1 1/3 (135) 20 (9,1) 1 2/3 (170) 30 (14) 2 1/4 (230) 40 (18) 2 3/4 (280) 50 (23) 3 1/4 (330) 60 (27) 3 2/3 (375) 70 (32) 4 1/4 (435) 80 (36) 4 1/2 (460) 100 (45) 5 1/3 (545) 120 (54) 6 1/4 (640)
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Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Hydrolyzed Chicken, Powdered Cellulose, Soybean Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Glyceryl Monostearate, 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, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), DL-Methionine, Magnesium Oxide, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.
3556 kcal/kg 363 kcal/cup†
Nutrient As Fed1% Dry Matter2% As Fed, Caloric Basis3g/100 kcal Protein 18.2 % 19.8 % 5.1 g / 100 kcal Fat 13.2 % 14.4 % 3.7 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 51.1 % 55.5 % 14.4 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 4.3 % 4.7 % 1.2 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.8 % 0.87 % 225 mg / 100 kcal Phosphorus 0.54 % 0.59 % 152 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.75 % 0.81 % 210 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.24 % 0.26 % 68 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.082 % 0.089 % 23 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin C 103 ppm 112 ppm 2.9 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin E 948 IU/kg 1031 IU/kg 26.67 IU / 100 kcal EPA 0.009 % 0.01 % 2.5 mg / 100 kcal Total Omega-3 FA 0.46 % 0.5 % 129 mg / 100 kcal Total Omega-6 FA 4.15 % 4.51 % 1167 mg / 100 kcal Carnitine 0 ppm 0 ppm 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 z/d Dry Dog Food contains 3.6 oz. by weight.
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