Canine t/d® Small Bites

For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Dental Disease. This painful and potentially serious problem is most usually a result of plaque and tartar buildup at and under the gum line. Prescription Diet® Canine t/d® Small Bites is formulated specifically for the nutritional management of dogs up to 15 pounds with dental disease who prefer a smaller kibble size. It's special fiber matrix scrubs the exposed tooth surface like an edible tooth brush, reducing bacteria-laden plaque. If left unchecked, this buildup can lead to gingivitis, a dental condition that can weaken the gums and tissues that support the teeth. The nutritional formulation of Prescription Diet® t/d® 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. For maximum benefit, this product must be fed as the only food. Supplementation is unnecessary and 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 1/8 cups (80 g) - 1 5/8 cups (115 g) 20 lb (9 kg) 2 cups (140 g) - 2 3/4 cups (195 g) 40 lb (18 kg) 3 1/3 cups (235 g) - 4 2/3 cups (330 g) 60 lb (27 kg) 4 1/2 cups (320 g) - 6 1/4 cups (445 g) 80 lb (36 kg) 5 2/3 cups (400 g) - 7 3/4 cups (550 g) 100 lb (45 kg) 6 2/3 cups (475 g) - 9 1/4 cups (655 g) Body Weight in lbs Small Bites Kibbles per Day Original Bites Kibbles per Day         Body Weight in kgs Small Bites Kibbles per Day Original Bites Kibbles per Day 2 >12 21   2 5 9 5 >23 28   3 10 13 10 >39 42   5 17 19

Product Characteristics

Fiber Increased Protein Reduced Calcium Reduced Phosphorus Low Sodium Low Proprietary Fiber Matrix Resists crumbling as the tooth penetrates. Kibble gently scrubs the entire supragingival tooth surface. Large kibble size increases mechanical cleaning action Added Antioxidants Help reduce free radical damage to counteract oxidative stress

Metabolizable Energy¹ (Caloric Content)

Dry      3797 kcal/kg (273 kcal/per cup ² )

¹Measurement of Usable Energy in a food, which differs substantially from gross caloric content. ² An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Canine t/d® contains 2.5 oz. by weight.

Average Nutrient Contents

Nutrient   Nutrient Guarantee % As Fed¹ % Dry Matter² % As Fed, Caloric Basis³ g/100 kcal Protein 14.0 min 15.1 16.5 4.0 Fat 13.0 min 15.0 16.4 4.0 Carbohydrate (NFE) 48.5 53.0 12.8 Crude Fiber 12.5 max 9.4 10.3 2.5 mg/100 kcal³ Calcium 0.35 min 0.50 0.55 132 Phosphorus 0.20 min 0.36 0.39 95 Sodium 0.21 0.23 55 Potassium 0.57 0.62 150 Magnesium 0.064 0.070 17

¹Differs from label guarantees which are either maximums or minimums. ²The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles of products with differing moisture contents. ³Nutrient intake for every 100 kilocalories consumed.

Ingredients

Brewers rice, corn meal, chicken by-product meal, powdered cellulose 10% (a source of fiber), pork fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), soybean mill run, dried egg product, chicken liver flavor, vegetable oil, taurine, preserved with BHT and BHA, minerals (potassium chloride, calcium sulfate, salt, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), beta-carotene, rosemary extract, vitamins (choline chloride, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphophate (a source of vitamin C), niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement).