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a/d canine/feline canned formula
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FOR: acute care, anorexia, assisted feeding.
USED: in dogs/cats with certain medical conditions assocations w/debilitation, cachexia and anorexia and recovery (product is syringable) |
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b/d canine dry formula
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FOR: clinically proven to help combat signs of brain aging and assocaited behavioral changes
HOW IT WORKS: increased levels of antioxidants (vitamins C &E, beta carotene, selenium, lipoic acid), L-Carnitine, n:3 fatty acids (DHA, EPA) helps protect against free radical damage to nervous tisue. *Appropriate nutritional profile for geriatric dogs* |
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c/d canine/feline formulas
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FOR: to aid in preventing recurrence of struite crystalluria, Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (F.L.U.T.D) cystitis.
*decreased levels of minerals* *for fewer calories see w/d. URINE pH= acid (6.2-6.4) |
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d/d canine/feline formulas
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FOR: dermatologic or GI signs resulting from food alllergy or intolerance.
*contain low level of highly digestible novel protein sources. a diagnostic diet |
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g/d canine/feline formulas
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FOR: renal insufficiency in obese-prone or hyperlipidemic patients, for geriatric pets at risk of renal disease, for feline heart disease or failure.
*controlled levels of protein, reduced phosphorus % sodium added soluble fiber, increased buffering capacity added n-3 fatty acids Urine pH= 6.4-6.6 (feline) |
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h/d canine formula
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*a greatly restricted sodium diet*
FOR: moderate to advanced cogestive heart failure, and hepatic (liver) and renal (kidney) diseases where hypertension or sodium/fluid retention appears to be the predominant problem. |
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i/d canine/feline formulas
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FOR: gastrointestinal conditions including gastritis, enteritis and recovery from GI surgery, colitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and non-hyperlipidemic pancreatitis
*highly digestible nutrients* *mixed fiber source added* |
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j/d canine dry and canned formula
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FOR: osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease). clinically proven to reduce pain in dogs with arthritis, help dogs with arthritis walk and run better, play better and climb stairs more easily
*contains high levels of EPA (which is anti-inflammatory and also works to turn off genes that cause cartilage damage) and alpha-linolenic acid (a precursor to EPA) *added glucosamine and chondroitin to enhance cartilage repair* |
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k/d canine & feline formulas
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FOR: kidney(renal) failure, early heart failure.
* decreased levels of protein, phosphorus, sodium, added soluble fiber, increased buffering capacity, added n-3 fatty acids |
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i/d canine/feline formulas
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FOR: liver disease
*restricted levels of highly bioavaulavle protein, added arginine, Vit K & zinc, controlled iron, copper, & Vit. E, reduced mediators of ammonia productions, enhanced with L-Carnitine. *note* feline canned formula is syringable |
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m/d feline canned and dry formulas
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*clinically proven to alter a cat's metabolism*
FOR: effective weight loss in obese cats and glycemic control diabetes mellitus. Low carbs, high protein, addded L-carnitine and appropriate fiber levels allow cars to feel full, maintain lean body mass and liver health during weight loss, added arginine, taurine & anitoxidants for glycemic cntrol to reduce complications in diabetes. Urine pH= acid 6.2-6.4 |
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n/d canine canned nutritional aid formula
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FOR: to help reverse the metabolic abnormalities that occur in dogs with cancer (neoplasia).
DOES: (proven in clinical study) to increase survival time and improve quality of life for dogs undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. |
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p/d canine/feline formulas
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*has increased levels of protein , energy and other nutrients to support growth and development, gestation/lactation or to help correct deficiencies and replenish body stores during recovery from surgery or acute/chronic debilitating conditions.*
p/d feline canned formula an alternate choice for diabetic cats |
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r/d canine/feline formulas
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*reducing diet*
*increased levels of fiber, decreased levels of fat/energy aid in managing obesity, hyperlipidemi and canine lymphangectasia* *Therapeutic levels of L-Carnitine aid in optimal fat metabloism, while maintaining lean muscle. |
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s/d canine/feline formulas
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FOR: initial management of struvite crystals associated with F.L.U.T.D
Urine pH= acid (5.9-6.1) *to aid in the dissolution of struvite uroliths (stones)* * reduced in calcium, phosphorus and magnesium |
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t/d canine/feline dry formula ONLY
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FOR: to aid in reduction tartar, stain , plaque and gingivitis associated w/dental disease.
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u/d canine formula
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FOR: only to aid in the management of urolithiasis (urate, oxalate and cystine uroliths, advanced renal failure)
*greatly reduced in protein *reduced in mineral levels Urine pH= alkaline (7.1-7.7) |
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w/d canine/feline formulas
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*increased levels of fiber, decreased levels of energy
FOR: to aid in wight management, colitis, constipation, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia and L.U.T.D (canine and feline) *therapeutic levels of L-Carnitine aid in optimal fat metabolism while maintaining lean muscle Urine pH= acid (6.2-6.4) |
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x/d feline formula
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FOR" to aid in preventing recurrence of calcium oxalate crystal formation.
*decreased levels of minerals *potassium citrate added Urine pH= more alkaline (6.6-6.8) |
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z/d canine/feline dry/canned products
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FOR: to aid in management of adverse reactions to food (food allergy or good intolerance) w/dermatologix and/or GI signs.
*uses hydrolyzed animal protein sources w/low molecular weight (<3000daltons) to evade detections by the bodys immune system *dry canine /d ultra-allergen free contains exclusively hydrolyzed protein low allergen contains hydrolyzed animal protein combined w/potatoe. Urine pH= 6.2-6.4 |