Hill's© Prescription Diet© j/d Canine Dry Food is an innovative dog food that helps maintain healthy joints and improves mobility in dogs. Its unique formula contains high levels of EPA (Eicosapentanoic Acid), an omega-3 fatty acid found in high concentrations in fish oil. Research has shown that EPA can help maintain joint function. Enhanced levels of glucosamine and chondroitin provide the building blocks of healthy cartilage, and L-carnitine, which helps maintain optimum body weight. j/dT Canine improves the quality of life by helping dogs run better, play better, and rise more easily.
Prescription Diet® j/d® is formulated with the following benefits:
• Help improve your dog's ability to run, walk and jump in as little as 21 days with a clinically proven combination of nutrients
• An excellent source of the Omega 3 fatty acid, EPA, to nourish cartilage
• Controlled calorie content and added L-carnitine help maintain a healthy weight and avoid extra stress on joints
Product Characteristics for Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Canine Dry Food
Omega-3 Fatty Acids-High
EPA -High
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)-High
Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio-Less than 1
Carnitine-High
Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate-Added
Added Antioxidants-Help reduce free radical damage to counteract oxidative stress
Caloric Content: 336 kcal/per cup
Not recommended for growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs.
Prescription Diet® j/d® is useful as a nutritional aid for pre- and post-orthopedic operative care.
Crude Fiber max12.00%
Calcium min0.45%
Phosphorus min0.30%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Total min2.00%
Fat min11.00%
Protein min17.00%
Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Flaxseed, Soybean Mill Run, Brewers Rice, Soybean Meal, Peanut Hulls, Chicken Liver Flavor, Fish Oil, Pork Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Dried Egg Product, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Soy Lecithin, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, L-Carnitine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid, Chondroitin Sulfate, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract.
Over 150 veterinarians, food scientists, technicians and ph.D. nutritionists at Hill's develop Prescription Diet brand pet food to meet the needs of your pet when it's well or when it's sick. Each ingredient is analyzed to ensure its safety when included in the food your pet eats. Every ingredient is inspected and only those ingredient suppliers whose facilities meet stringent raw material quality standards are approved by Hill's. You can be sure that when you get Hill's Prescription Diet you are receiving superior quality.
Hill's Prescription Diets provides solutions for your pet for a variety of diseases and conditions, including age related behavioral disorders, bladder health, all skin conditions, kidney problems, heart conditions, hypertension, digestive problems, limping or mobility issues, weight control and more.