Canine p/d®

For the Nutritional Management of Puppies. During their first year, growing puppies have special nutritional needs. Prescription Diet® Canine p/d® brand pet food meets these needs. It is enhanced with natural DHA, an Omega-3 fatty acid vital in the development of the brain and nervous system in puppies. Balanced levels of calcium, phosphorus and other nutrients permit a smooth transition at weaning and provide high-quality nutrition to maturity. Prescription Diet® Canine p/d® also contains high levels of protein, energy and minerals to aid in recovery of puppies or adult dogs. Canine p/d® can be used as a recuperative formula for acute or chronic debilitating diseases such as trauma, sepsis, anemia, parasitism and surgery. For dogs requiring assisted feeding, refer to Canine/Feline a/d®. The nutritional formulation of Prescription Diet® p/d® may also be useful for pets with a variety of conditions.

Daily Feeding Guide

For puppies/pregnant dogs: These amounts 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. For nursing dogs: keep food available at all times. For adult dogs: 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. Canine p/d is available in canned and dry. Supplementation with other foods is unnecessary and may decrease the effectiveness of the food. When using with Canine p/d canned, decrease the amount of dry food to avoid overfeeding.

Growth

Weight of Dog Growth less than 4 months (Pregnancy weeks 7 - 9) Growth 4 to 9 months (Pregnancy weeks 5 - 6) Growth 10 to 12 months (Pregnancy weeks 1 - 4) 2 lb (0,9 kg) 1/2 cup (50 g) 3/8 cup (35 g) 1/3 cup (35 g) 5 lb (2,3 kg) 1 cup (100 g) 7/8 cup (85 g) 2/3 cup (65 g) 8 lb (3,6 kg) 1 3/8 cups (135 g) 1 1/8 cups (110 g) 7/8 cup (85 g) 10 lb (4,5 kg) 1 5/8 cups (160 g) 1 3/8 cups (135 g) 1 1/8 cups (110 g) 20 lb (9 kg) 2 3/4 cups (270 g) 2 1/3 cups (230 g) 1 3/4 cups (175 g) 40 lb (18 kg) 4 2/3 cups (460 g) 4 cups (395 g) 3 cups (295 g) 60 lb (27 kg) 6 1/3 cups (625 g) 5 1/4 cups (520 g) 4 1/4 cups (420 g) 80 lb (36 kg) 7 3/4 cups (765 g) 6 1/2 cups (645 g) 5 1/4 cups (520 g) 100 lb (45 kg) 9 1/4 cups (915 g) 7 2/3 cups (760 g) 6 1/4 cups (620 g) 120 lb (54 kg) 10 2/3 cups (1055 g) 8 3/4 cups (865 g) 7 cups (695 g)

Adult maintenance

Weight of Dog Amount per Day 5 lb (2,3 kg) 1/2 cup (50 g) - 5/8 cup (60 g) 10 lb (4,5 kg) 3/4 cup (75 g) - 1 cup (100 g) 20 lb (9 kg) 1 1/4 cups (125 g) - 1 3/4 cups (175 g) 40 lb (18 kg) 2 cups (200 g) - 3 cups (295 g) 60 lb (27 kg) 2 3/4 cups (270 g) - 4 cups (395 g) 80 lb (36 kg) 3 1/2 cups (345 g) - 4 3/4 cups (470 g) 100 lb (45 kg) 4 1/4 cups (420 g) - 5 3/4 cups (570 g)

Product Characteristics

Protein Increased Calcium High Fat High Phosphorus High Added Antioxidants Help reduce free radical damage to counteract oxidative stress

Metabolizable Energy¹ (Caloric Content)

Dry      4173 kcal/kg (411 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 p/d® contains 3.5 oz. by weight.

Average Nutrient Contents

Nutrient   Nutrient Guarantee % As Fed¹ % Dry Matter² % As Fed, Caloric Basis³ g/100 kcal Protein 28.0 min 29.4 31.8 7.0 Fat 20.0 min 21.3 23.0 5.1 Carbohydrate (NFE) 32.4 35.0 7.8 Crude Fiber 3.5 max 2.4 2.6 0.6 mg/100 kcal³ Calcium 1.10 min 1.29 1.39 309 Phosphorus 0.90 min 1.03 1.11 247 Sodium 0.38 0.41 91 Potassium 0.74 0.80 177 Magnesium 0.112 0.121 27

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

Ground Whole Grain Corn (source of natural digestible carbohydrate & lutein), Chicken By-Product Meal (source of natural protein), Pork Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, a source of vitamin E, and citric acid), Corn Gluten Meal (source of natural protein), Dried Beet Pulp (source of natural dietary fiber), Brewers Rice, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil (source of natural DHA), Flaxseed (source of natural omega-3 fatty acids & alpha-linolenic acid), Dried Egg Product (source of natural protein), Soybean Oil (source of natural omega-6 fatty acids & linoleic acid), Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, Oat Fiber, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamins (L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (a source of stabilized vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin B1), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin B6), Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Tryptophan (an essential amino acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Magnesium Oxide, Taurine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, a source of vitamin E, and Citric Acid, Beta-Carotene (an antioxidant), Rosemary Extract.