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Canine z/d® Low Allergen

For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Food Allergy and Intolerance.

Food allergy and intolerance are potentially serious problems that can result in sensitive or irritated skin, coat and ear conditions or even digestive problems. Dogs that have food allergy or intolerance, also called adverse reactions to food, typically are having an abnormal response to the protein in the food. Only Prescription Diet® Canine z/d® Low Allergen is formulated with Hill's Hydrolyzed Protein System™, a process that breaks down intact animal proteins and significantly reduces the possibility of an adverse reaction to food. Reactions usually occur as a result of beef, dairy products and wheat. Canine z/d® Low Allergen contains none of these allergens. The nutritional formulation of Prescription Diet® z/d® Low Allergen 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. Use of supplements or mixing with any other food is not recommended.

Adult maintenance

Weight of Dog	Amount per Day
5 lb (2,3 kg)	1/2 cup (50 g) - 2/3 cup (65 g)
10 lb (4,5 kg)	7/8 cup (85 g) - 1 1/8 cups (110 g)
20 lb (9 kg)	1 1/3 cups (130 g) - 2 cups (200 g)
40 lb (18 kg)	2 1/3 cups (230 g) - 3 1/4 cups (320 g)
60 lb (27 kg)	3 1/4 cups (320 g) - 4 1/3 cups (430 g)
80 lb (36 kg)	4 cups (395 g) - 5 1/2 cups (545 g)
100 lb (45 kg)	4 2/3 cups (460 g) - 6 1/2 cups (645 g)

Product Characteristics


Protein	Hydrolyzed protein source Average molecular weight < 3,000 daltons No intact animal protein Digestibility - High
Carbohydrate	Single source Digestibility - High
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	High
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	High
Fat Digestibility	High

Metabolizable Energy* (Caloric Content)

Dry 3679 kcal/kg (363 kcal/per cup ** )

*Measurement of Usable Energy in a food, which differs substantially from gross caloric content.
** An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Canine z/d® Low Allergen contains 3.5 oz. by weight.

Average Nutrient Contents

Nutrient	Nutrient Guarantee %	As Fed¹ %	Dry Matter² %	As Fed, Caloric Basis³ g/100 kcal
Protein	17.0 min	18.9	20.5	5.1
Fat	12.5 min	12.0	13.0	3.3
Carbohydrate (NFE)		51.3	55.8	13.9
Crude Fiber	5.0 max	3.2	3.5	0.9
				mg/100 kcal³
Calcium	0.45 min	0.57	0.62	155
Phosphorus	0.35 min	0.49	0.53	133
Sodium		0.36	0.39	98
Potassium		1.20	1.30	326
Magnesium		0.089	0.097	24
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Total		0.61	0.66	165
Omega-6 Fatty Acids Total		4.67	5.07	1268.12

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

Dried Potato Product, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Potato Starch, Soybean Oil (preserved with BHA, propyl gallate and citric acid), Hydrolyzed Chicken, Powdered Cellulose, Calcium Sulfate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Glyceryl Monostearate, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Calcium Carbonate, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), DL-Methionine, Taurine, Ethoxyquin (a preservative), Beta-Carotene.