Hills Prescription Diet z/d Ultra Allergen Free Canine (Bag 18 lb)

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Hills Prescription Diet z/d ULTRA Allergen-Free Canine For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Food Allergy and Intolerance Food allergy and intolerance can be mild to severe and may include painful problems with the skin ears and digestive tract. These responses also known as adverse reactions to food are usually a response to protein in the food. Prescription Diet z/d ULTRA Allergen-Free Canine dog food is designed by veterinarians for the diagnosis and nutritional management of food allergy and food intolerance in dogs. Only Prescription Diet z/d is formulated with Hill s Hydrolyzed Protein System a process that breaks down intact animal proteins and virtually eliminates the possibility of an adverse reaction to food. Most reactions occur because of an allergy to beef dairy products or wheat. z/d ULTRA Allergen-Free Canine contains none of these allergens. This product is considered the Gold Standard by veterinarians at Hill????????????s to provide the ultimate food in eliminating the chance of adverse food reactions or allergies in dogs. The price is worth the confidence you will have in providing your pet relief. The nutritional formulation of Prescription Diet z/d Ultra Allergen-Free may also be useful for pets with a variety of conditions. Daily Feeding Guide These ranges are a starting point only. Your pet may need less or more food to maintain proper weight. Adjust as needed. If you are unsure ask your veterinarian. Keep fresh water available at all times!With your veterinarian s approval mix increasing amounts of your pet s new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.Prescription Diet Canine z/d ULTRA Allergen-Free can be mixed with Prescription Diet z/d Canine canned. When using with canned decrease the amount of dry food to avoid overfeeding. Supplementation with other foods may decrease the effectiveness of the food. Adult maintenance Weight of Dog Amount per Day 5 lb (2.3 kg) 2/3 cup (45 g) - 1 cup (70 g) 10 lb (4.5 kg) 1 1/4 cups (85 g) - 1 5/8 cups (110 g) 20 lb (9 kg) 2 cups (135 g) - 2 3/4 cups (185 g) 40 lb (18 kg) 3 1/3 cups (225 g) - 4 2/3 cups (315 g) 60 lb (27 kg) 4 1/2 cups (305 g) - 6 1/3 cups (430 g) 80 lb (36 kg) 5 2/3 cups (385 g) - 7 3/4 cups (525 g) 100 lb (45 kg) 6 2/3 cups (455 g) - 9 1/4 cups (630 g) Product Characteristics Protein Hydrolyzed animal protein source Average molecular weight No intact animal protein Digestibility - High Carbohydrate Refined source Digestibility - High Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increased Omega-6 Fatty Acids Increased Fat Digestibility High Added Antioxidants Help reduce free radical damage to counteract oxidative stress Metabolizable Energy 1 (Caloric Content) Dry: 3724 kcal/kg (254 kcal/per cup 2 ) 1 Measurement of Usable Energy in a food which differs substantially from gross caloric content. 2 An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of z/d ULTRA Allergen-Free Canine contains 2.4 oz. by weight. Average Nutrient Contents Nutrient Nutrient Guarantee % As Fed 1 % Dry Matter 2 % As Fed Caloric Basis 3 g/100 kcal Protein 14.0 min 17.5 19.0 4.7 Fat 10.0 min 12.8 13.9 3.4 Carbohydrate (NFE) 54.6 59.3 14.7 Crude Fiber 5.0 max 2.5 2.7 0.7 mg/100 kcal3 Calcium 0.50 min 0.61 0.66 164 Phosphorus 0.35 min 0.47 0.51 126 Sodium 0.27 0.29 73 Potassium 0.61 0.66 164 Magnesium 0.050 0.054 13 Omega-3 Fatty Acids Total 0.50 0.54 134 Omega-6 Fatty Acids Total 3.86 4.20 1036.52 1 Differs from label guarantees which are either maximums or minimums. 2 The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles of products with differing moisture contents. 3 Nutrient intake for every 100 kilocalories consumed. Ingredients Starch Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver Soybean Oil (preserved with BHA propyl gallate and citric acid) Hydrolyzed Chicken Powdered Cellulose Dicalcium Phosphate Calcium Carbonate Glyceryl Monostearate Potassium Chloride Iodized Salt Choline Chloride vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement Niacin Thiamine Mononitrate Vitamin A Supplement L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C) Calcium Pantothenate Biotin Vitamin B12 Supplement Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Riboflavin Folic Acid Vitamin D3 Supplement) DL-Methionine minerals (Ferrous Sulfate Zinc Oxide Copper sulfate Manganous Oxide Calcium Iodate Sodium Selenite) Taurine Ethoxyquin (a preservative) Beta-Carotene. Additional Hill s Prescription Diet items are available upon request.