PRO PLAN Veterinary Diet Canine & Feline CN Critical Nutrition Wet Cat & Dog Food
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PRO PLAN Veterinary Diet Canine and Feline CN Critical Nutrition - Wet Formula
A clinical diet designed for nutritional support during critical care and convalescence in adult dogs and adult cats. It is recommended that a vet’s opinion is sought before use or before extending the period of use.
The nutritional management of dogs and cats that are critically ill or anorexic is centred on providing a concentrated energy source and an optimal nutrient profile to support recovery. PRO PLAN Veterinary Diets CN Critical Nutrition has been formulated specifically for the nutritional management of dogs and cats that are in a debilitative state or recovering from a serious illness. Formulated with high fat for energy density, and protein that provides essential amino acids for tissue repair.
The science behind Purina's therapeutic diets represents a collaboration between Purina nutritionists, researchers and veterinarians. PRO PLAN Veterinary Diets CN Critical Nutrition is designed for the nutritional support during convalescence.
Indications:
- Critical illness
- Convalescence
- Anorexia
- Malnutrition
USE ONLY AS DIRECTED BY YOUR VETERINARIAN
Key Benefits:
- Highly digestible to promote optimal nutrient absorption
- Energy dense to provide needed calories
- High fat to provide energy density
- Contains antioxidant Vitamin A and E to help support a healthy immune system, including high level of Vitamin E to help reduce oxidative stress
- Highly palatable - helps ensure maximum compliance in anorectic & convalescing cats & dogs
Ingredients:
Water sufficient for processing, meat by-products, poultry by-products, beef, liver, corn oil, rice flour, salmon, artificial and natural flavors, tricalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, guar gum, oat hulls, calcium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, choline chloride, DL-Methionine, taurine, Vitamin E supplement, zinc sulfate, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), ferrous sulfate, niacin (Vitamin B-3), copper sulfate, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A supplement, manganese sulfate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7), potassium iodide, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 supplement, sodium selenite. C266017.
Nutritional Analysis:
Details accurate at time of publication. Please refer to the product packaging for further information.
Calorie Content (calculated) / ME - (metabolizable energy) 1352 kcal/kg
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 9.5% |
| Crude Fibre (max) | 0.2% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 7.5% |
| Calcium | 0.35% |
| Moisture | 75% |
| Omega 3 | 0.11% |
| Omega 6 | 3.07% |
| Phosphorus | 0.34% |
| Zinc | 89 mg/kg |
| Calcium | 0.38% |
| Vitamin A | 32,115 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E | 164 IU/kg |
| Analytical Constituents | |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10.75% |
| Fat | 9.95% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.32% |
| Crude fibre | 0.20% |
| Total Dietary Fibre | 0.74% |
| Soluble Fibre | 0.00% |
| Insoluble Fibre | 0.74% |
| Calcium | 0.38% |
| Phosphorus | 0.34% |
| Potassium | 0.33% |
| Sodium | 0.12% |
| Chloride | 0.28% |
| Magnesium | 0.03% |
| Copper | 5.76 mg/kg |
| Zinc | 89 mg/kg |
| Taurine | 0.14% |
| Vitamin A | 32,115 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E | 164 IU/kg |
| Total Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 3.07% |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.11% |
| EPA+DHA | 0.03% |
Feeding Guidelines:
Feed per veterinary advice during critical care or convalescence.
Purina® Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets CN Critical Nutrition Canine and Feline formulas are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs and cats.
The recommended feeding program is a guideline only, with discretionary clinical adjustments based on the patient's condition and nutritional status. CN Critical Nutrition may be fed free-choice or by syringe or tube feeding.
It is recommended that a vet's opinion is sought before use or before extending the period of use.
| FEEDING GUIDE*(DOG) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily feeding amounts for hospitalised dogs (RER) | Daily feeding amounts for maintenance (MER) | |||
| Weight (kg) | kcal/day | Approximate Number of 5.5-oz. Cans/Day** | kcal/day | Approximate Number of 5.5-oz. Cans/Day** |
| 2.5 | 131 | 5/8 | 243 | 1-1/8 |
| 4.5 | 216 | 1 | 381 | 1-3/4 |
| 6.8 | 295 | 1-3/8 | 502 | 2-3/8 |
| 9.1 | 367 | 1-3/4 | 610 | 2-7/8 |
| 13.6 | 496 | 2-3/8 | 799 | 3-3/4 |
| 18.2 | 617 | 2-7/8 | 971 | 4-5/8 |
| 22.7 | 728 | 3-1/2 | 1126 | 5-3/8 |
| 27.3 | 836 | 4 | 1274 | 6 |
| 36.4 | 1037 | 4-7/8 | 1545 | 7-3/8 |
| 45.5**** | 1226 | 5-3/4 | 1794 | 8-1/2 |
* Adjustments must be made for environmental conditions, activity level, body condition and breed size. As reflected in the feeding tables, smaller breed dogs can require 15% to 25% more kilocalories per pound of body weight than larger breed dogs. Provide fresh water in a clean container daily.
** This daily amount should be divided into several small meals throughout the day.
| FEEDING GUIDE*(CAT) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | Daily feeding amounts for hospitalised dogs (RER) | Daily feeding amounts for maintenance (MER) | ||
| kcal/day | Approximate Number of 5.5-oz. Cans/Day** | kcal/day | Approximate Number of 5.5-oz. Cans/Day** | |
| 1.4 | 90 | 3/8 | 90 | 3/8 |
| 2.3 | 131 | 5/8 | 138 | 5/8 |
| 3.6 | 183 | 7/8 | 216 | 1 |
| 4.5 | 216 | 1 | 270 | 1-1/4 |
| 5.4 | 248 | 1-1/8 | 324 | 1-1/2 |
| 6.3 | 278 | 1-3/8 | 378 | 1-3/4 |
| 7.2 | 308 | 1-1/2 | 432 | 2 |
| 9.1 | 367 | 1-3/4 | 546 | 2-5/8 |
| 11.4**** | 434 | 2 | 684 | 3-1/4 |
*Adjustments must be made for environmental conditions, activity level, and body condition. Provide fresh water in a clean container daily.
- Life Stage
- Adult, Senior
- Health Benefits
- Recovery Support, High Energy
- Special Diet
- Health Condition Diet, Vet Diet
- Texture
- Mousse, Pate & Loaf
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