Hill's® Prescription Diet® l/d® Canine
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
Product Details
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Key Benefits
Clinically proven nutrition that can transform your pet’s life.
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 functionProtein Highly digestible
High qualityReduces 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
ZincAdded
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. -
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 -
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.
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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.