Eukanuba Veterinary Diet Dog Adult Restricted Calorie

These diets are formulated to help nutritionally manage weight issues and related joint/mobility issues that often occur. In addition, these formulas help address other indications that may benefit from the nutritional content, plus provide nutrients needed to support overall health and well-being. INDICATIONS • Obesity and Overweight • Obesity and Diabetes • Joint/Mobility issues benefiting from weight loss – Hip Dysplasia – Osteoarthritis MAY ALSO BE PRESCRIBED TO NUTRITIONALLY MANAGE: Conditions benefiting from a lower level of fat – Hyperlipidemia – Lymphangiectasia CONTRAINDICATIONS • Growth • Lactation • Reproduction • Cachexia NUTRITIONAL PROFILE • L-Carnitine - facilitates the oxidation of fat • Increased protein vs. previous formula* - helps maintain muscle mass • High-quality animal based protein and low fat - helps reduce caloric intake and helps promote a healthy body composition • Special carbohydrate blend* - barley/sorghum helps optimise blood glucose and insulin response. • Purified sources of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate* - provide the building blocks for cartilage to support joint health • Targeted omega-6: omega-3 fatty acid ratio - helps nutritionally manage inflammation at the cellular level *Dry formulas NUTRIENTS TO HELP MANAGE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING • Vitamin E - an antioxidant to help maintain a strong immune system • Beet pulp - a moderately fermentable fibre that produces butyrate, a short chain fatty acid (SCFA), which is a preferential energy source for the enterocytes and promotes intestinal health. • FOS (fructooligosaccharies)* - prebiotics which aid in GI health and have been shown in a clinical study to help maintain the balance between beneficial and potentially pathogenic bacteria • DentalCare System* - to help reduce tartar build-up across the whole mouth during and beyond mealtime *Dry formula