Hill's Prescription Diet

t/d Small Bites Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food

Product Description

Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Small Bites Dog Dry Food is clinically shown to reduce plaque, stain and tartar build-up and clean up to the gum line in small dogs. It works like a toothbrush, dental floss and mouthwash all in one and has been shown to reduce occurrence of gingivitis. The kibble size is designed to meet the needs of smaller dogs.

Primary Product Recommendation

Dental Care

Alternate Product Recommendation

Digestive Care

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Key Benefits

Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Small Bites Dry Dog Food is clinically shown to reduce plaque, stain and tartar buildup and clean up ot the gum line in small dogs. This nutrition has been shown reduce occurence of gingivitis and is accepted as the ONLY therapeutic nutrition for proven reduction in buildup of both plaque & tartar in small breed dogs by Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC)*. The kibble size is designed to meet the needs of smaller dogs.

The clinically proven triple action fiber matrix technology works like a toothbrush, dental floss and mouthwash all in one. The special fiber matrix resists crumbling and scrubs the entire tooth surface to reduce bacteria-laden plaque and freshen breath. The unique kibble size, shape and texture cleans the teeth to the gum line to promote healthy gums and teeth. Hill's nutritionists & veterinarians developed Prescription Diet t/d Small Bites clinical nutrition to promote healthy gums and teeth and is complete and balanced nutrition to support your patients daily health regimen and immune system.

These characteristics make Prescription Diet t/d Small Bites, veterinary exclusive dry dog food, a useful nutritional aid for dogs with dental disease:

KEY FEATURES		KEY BENEFITS
Fiber	Increased	Fiber matrix resists crumbling. Striated fibers in the food help with cleaning action.
Kibble Size	Large	Kibble engulfs more of the tooth surface to clean up to the gum line.
Antioxidants	Added	Defend cells from free radical oxidation promoting a healthy immune system.
Protein	Reduced	Limits a component of plaque.
Calcium	Reduced	Limits the mineralization of plaque to tartar.
Minerals (Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium)	Controlled	Help reduce the risk of struvite and oxalate stones.

*The VOHC Seal is a trademark of the Veterinary Oral Health Council.

Indications:

Gingivitis, Periodontal disease

Oral malodor, tartar, plaque, stain management

Gastric dilatation & volvulus (GDV) - dogs with increased risk

Not Recommended For:

Growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs
For dogs over 20 lbs with severe periodontal disease without appropriate periodontal assessment and therapy

Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:

The nutrition of Prescription Diet t/d has been clinically proven:

To reduce buildup of tartar (calculus), plaque and stain.¹

To reduce occurrence of gingivitis.^{2, 3, 4}

Additional Info:

Great taste for improved compliance - dogs love to eat it and owners love to feed it.

Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Small Bites reduces oral malodor from plaque. It has been awarded the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC)* Seal for control of tartar and plaque.

*The VOHC Seal is a trademark of the Veterinary Oral Health Council.

Note: For maximum benefit, Prescription Diet t/d Small Bites should be exclusively fed to dogs under 22 lbs body weight on a daily basis following dental prophylaxis.

Other Products to Consider

Pour les chiens en santé sujets aux maladies dentaires : Science Diet Oral Care, Adulte.

References:

¹ Jensen LJ, Logan EI, Finney O, et al. Reduction in Accumulation of Plaque, Stain, and Calculus in Dogs by Dietary Means. J Vet Dent 1995;12(4):161-163.

² Logan EI, Finney O, Hefferren, Effects of a dental food on plaque accumulation and gingival health in dogs, Journal of Veterinary Dentistry, 19 (1), 15-18, 2002.

³ Finney O, Logan EI, Simone AJ, Lowry SR, Berg ML, Hefferren JJ, Effects of Diet on Existing Plaque, Calculus, and Gingivitis in Dogs, Conference Proceedings, 10th Annual Veterinary Dental Forum, 143-146, 1996.

⁴ Logan E, Dietary Influences on Periodontal Health in Dogs and Cats. Vet Clin Small Anim. 2006; 36, 1385–1401.

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.

Note: For maximum benefit, Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Small Bites should be exclusively fed to dogs under 22 lbs body weight on a daily basis following dental prophylaxis.

Recommended for dogs weighing less than 10 kg (22 lb).

Adult maintenance

Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs)	Amount per Day - cups (grams)
2 (0,9)	3/8 (25)
4 (1,8)	3/4 (55)
6 (2,7)	1 (70)
8 (3,6)	1 1/4 (90)
10 (4,5)	1 3/8 (100)
15 (6,8)	1 7/8 (135)
20 (9,1)	2 1/3 (165)

Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Small Bites Chicken Flavor provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.

Ingredients

High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat, Soybean Mill Run, Egg Product, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, vitamins (Vitamin ESupplement, 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), Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Dicalcium Phosphate, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

3468 kcal/kg 246 kcal/cup†

Nutrient	As Fed¹%	Dry Matter²%	As Fed, Caloric Basis³g/100 kcal
Protein	16.7 %	18.3 %	4.8 g / 100 kcal
Fat	15.1 %	16.5 %	4.4 g / 100 kcal
Carbohydrate / NFE	45.7 %	49.9 %	13.2 g / 100 kcal
Crude Fiber	9.9 %	10.8 %	2.9 g / 100 kcal
Calcium	0.58 %	0.63 %	167 mg / 100 kcal
Phosphorus	0.42 %	0.45 %	120 mg / 100 kcal
Potassium	0.69 %	0.76 %	200 mg / 100 kcal
Sodium	0.23 %	0.25 %	66 mg / 100 kcal
Magnesium	0.074 %	0.081 %	21 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin C	174 ppm	190 ppm	5.01 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin E	683 IU/kg	746 IU/kg	19.7 IU / 100 kcal
Total Omega-3 FA	0.22 %	0.24 %	64 mg / 100 kcal
Total Omega-6 FA	3.5 %	3.83 %	1010 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 t/d Small Bites Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food contains 2.5 oz. by weight.

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