Hill's® Prescription Diet® l/d® Canine

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Liver Care

The liver is your dog's largest internal organ with many functions, including the digestion and conversion of nutrients, the removal of toxic substances from the blood and the storage of vitamins and minerals. The liver has an amazing ability to repair and regenerate itself, and nutrition plays a vital role in this process.

Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians developed Prescription Diet® l/d®, clinical nutrition especially formulated to support your dog's liver health. In fact, l/d is formulated to help protect vital liver function

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  • Key Benefits

    Liver Care

    The liver is your dog's largest internal organ with many functions, including the digestion and conversion of nutrients, the removal of toxic substances from the blood and the storage of vitamins and minerals. The liver has an amazing ability to repair and regenerate itself, and nutrition plays a vital role in this process.

    Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians developed Prescription Diet® l/d®, clinical nutrition especially formulated to support your dog's liver health. In fact, l/d is formulated to help protect vital liver function

    Protein Highly digestible
    High quality    		 Reduces liver workload. Helps healing and regeneration of liver tissue. Delivers branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) and aromatic amino acids (AAA) in an appropriate ratio to decrease production of ammonia and other nitrogenous by-products.
    Carbohydrate Sources Highly digestible Reduce protein breakdown and resulting gluconeogenesis.
    Sodium Low Helps control clinical signs associated with ascites/edema and hypertension.
    Carnitine High Helps improve fat metabolism in the liver.
    Vitamin K
    Zinc    		 Added
    Moderate (canned)
    High (dry)    		 Help avoid deficiencies commonly related to liver disease.
    Soluble Fiber Added Promotes colonic evacuation and encourages nitrogen fixation by enteric bacteria, which reduces ammonia production and absorption.
    Copper Low Helps avoid accumulation of copper in the liver of dogs predisposed to copper storage disease.
    Antioxidants Added Defend cells from free radicals, promoting a healthy immune system.

    Clinically proven nutrition that can transform your pet’s life.

    How It Works:

    • Moderate levels of high quality protein
    • High L-carnitine & L-arginine levels
    • Appropriate level of zinc
    • Low copper
    • Clinically proven antioxidants

    How It Helps:

    • Helps reduce liver workload allowing liver tissue to regenerate
    • Helps maintain normal fat metabolism in the liver
    • Helps avoid nutrient deficiencies commonly related to liver issues
    • Supports a healthy immune system

    100% Satisfaction Guarantee We're confident your pet will enjoy Hill's® Prescription Diet® foods. We're so confident that we offer a 100% money-back guarantee.*

    * 100% Satisfaction Guarantee - if you are unsatisfied for any reason, return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

    Additional Info:

    Hill's® Prescription Diet® l/d® Canine is a complete and balanced food that provides all the nutrition your dog needs. Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how our Prescription Diet® foods can help your dog to continue to enjoy a happy and active life.


  • Feeding Guide

    How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.

    Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
    For best results & safety practices:

    • Cover and refrigerate unused portion.
    • Gradually transition to your pet's new food over a 7 day period.
    • Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry food, canned food & treats.
    • Keep fresh water available at all times.
    • Have your veterinarian monitor your pet's condition.

    Growth - using 13 oz (370 g) can

    Weight of Dog Growth less than 4 months Growth 4 to 9 months Growth 10 to 12 months
    2 lb (0,9 kg) 3/8 can 1/3 can 1/4 can
    5 lb (2,3 kg) 2/3 can 5/8 can 1/2 can
    8 lb (3,6 kg) 1 can 3/4 can 2/3 can
    10 lb (4,5 kg) 1 1/4 cans 1 can 3/4 can
    15 lb (6,8 kg) 1 2/3 cans 1 1/3 cans 1 can
    20 lb (9,1 kg) 2 cans 1 2/3 cans 1 1/3 cans
    30 lb (13,6 kg) 2 3/4 cans 2 1/4 cans 1 3/4 cans
    40 lb (18 kg) 3 1/3 cans 2 3/4 can 2 1/4 cans
    50 lb (23 kg) 3 1/3 cans 2 2/3 cans
    60 lb (27 kg) 3 3/4 cans 3 cans
    70 lb (32 kg) 3 1/2 cans
    80 lb (36 kg) 3 3/4 cans
    100 lb (45 kg) 4 1/2 cans
    120 lb (54 kg) 5 cans

    Adult maintenance - using 13 oz (370 g) can

    Weight of Dog Amount per Day
    5 lb (2,3 kg) 3/8 can
    10 lb (4,5 kg) 2/3 can
    15 lb (6,8 kg) 3/4 can
    20 lb (9,1 kg) 1 can
    30 lb (14 kg) 1 1/2 cans
    40 lb (18 kg) 1 3/4 cans
    50 lb (23 kg) 2 cans
    60 lb (27 kg) 2 1/2 cans
    70 lb (32 kg) 2 3/4 cans
    80 lb (36 kg) 3 cans
    100 lb (45 kg) 3 1/2 cans
    120 lb (54 kg) 4 cans

    Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's® Prescription Diet® l/d® Canine provides complete and balanced nutrition for growing puppies and maintenance of adult dogs.

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    Water, Rice, Chicken Fat, Soybean Meal, Soybean Oil, Egg Product, Corn Starch, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Fish Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Dried Beet Pulp, L-Lysine, Calcium Carbonate, L-Arginine, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Taurine, L-Threonine, L-Tryptophan, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene.

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

    548 kcals/ 13 oz (370g) can

    Nutrient Dry Matter1
    %
    Protein 18.3
    Fat 24.5
    Crude Fiber 3.3
    Carbohydrate / NFE 48.3
    Calcium 0.87
    Phosphorous 0.61
    Sodium 0.23
    Potassium 0.96
    Magnesium 0.073
    Carnitine 361.5 ppm
    Vitamin C 196 ppm
    Vitamin E 707 IU/kg
    Vitamin K 2.59 ppm
    Copper 4.5 ppm
    Iron 137 ppm
    Zinc 282 ppm

    References

    1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.

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