ROYAL CANIN® Hepatic Dog Food

HF16 Dry Food

Recommendation

It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use. Initially feed Hepatic for up to 6 months.

Benefits

• Vegetable Protein – Vegetable protein which is better assimilated by dogs with liver insufficiency.
• Low Copper – Low level of copper to help reduce its accumulation in liver cells.
• Antioxidant Complex – A patented synergistic complex of antioxidants to help neutralise free radicals.
• High Energy – Adequate energy intake to meet the needs of an adult dog without overloading the stomach.

Ingredients

• Composition – Rice, maize, animal fats, soya protein isolate*, hydrolysed animal proteins, beet pulp, minerals, soya oil, vegetable fibres, fish oil, fructo-oligo-saccharides, marigold extract (source of lutein).
• Additives (per kg) – Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 11600 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, E1 (Iron): 115 mg, E2 (Iodine): 4.3 mg, E5 (Manganese): 53 mg, E6 (Zinc): 212 mg, E8 (Selenium): 0.38 mg – Preservatives – Antioxidants.
• Analytical constituents – Protein: 16% – Fat content: 16% – Crude ash: 4.7% – Crude fibres: 2% – Essential fatty acids: 43 g/kg – Total copper: 5 mg/kg – Sodium: 0.2% – Potassium: 0.9% – Metabolisable energy: 4043 kcal/kg. *L.I.P.: protein selected for its very high assimilation.

Analysis

Analysis table	Amount
Arachidonic acid (%)	0.05
Ash (%)	4.7
Biotin (mg/kg)	1.17
Calcium (%)	0.73
Fibre (%)	2.0
Dietary fibre (%)	7.2
DL-methionine (%)	1.02
EPA/DHA (%)	0.21
Fat (%)	16.0
L-carnitine (mg/kg)	300.0
Linoleic acid (%)	3.77
Lutein (mg/kg)	5.0
Metabolisable energy (calculated according to NRC85) (kcal/kg)	3785.5
Metabolisable energy (measured) (kcal/kg)	4043.0
Methionine Cystine (%)	1.04
Moisture (%)	8.0
Nitrogen-free extract (NFE) (%)	53.3
Omega 3 (%)	0.6
Omega 6 (%)	3.88
Phosphorus (%)	0.52
Protein (%)	16.0
Starch (%)	48.1
Taurine (mg/kg)	2200.0
Vitamin A (UI/kg)	19000.0
Vitamin C (mg/kg)	200.0
Vitamin E (mg/kg)	600.0

Other nutrients	Amount
Arginine (%)	1.16
L-lysine (%)	1.04

Minerals	Amount
Chlorine (%)	0.47
Copper (mg/kg)	5.0
Iodine (mg/kg)	5.4
Iron (mg/kg)	167.0
Magnesium (%)	0.08
Manganese (mg/kg)	65.0
Potassium (%)	0.9
Selenium (mg/kg)	0.38
Sodium (%)	0.2
Zinc (mg/kg)	241.0

Vitamins	Amount
Choline (mg/kg)	2100.0
Folic acid (mg/kg)	1.1
Vitamin B1 Thiamin (mg/kg)	8.6
Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin (mg/kg)	0.09
Vitamin B2 Riboflavin (mg/kg)	4.4
Vitamin B3 Niacin (mg/kg)	17.2
Vitamin B5 Pantothenic acid (mg/kg)	29.0
Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine (mg/kg)	9.4
Vitamin B7 (mg/kg)	0.01
Vitamin D3 (UI/kg)	1000.0

Feeding guidelines

The following table shows the recommended daily feeding guidelines (grams per day). Fresh water should be available at all times.

Dog Weight	2kg	5kg	10kg	15kg
Lean	70g	130g	220g	295g
Normal	55g	105g	175g	235g
Overweight	40g	80g	130g	175g

Dog Weight	20kg	30kg	40kg	50kg
Lean	365g	490g	605g	710g
Normal	290g	390g	480g	570g
Overweight	220g	295g	360g	425g

Wet Food

Benefits

• Low Copper – Low level of copper to help reduce its accumulation in liver cells.
• Antioxidant Complex – A patented synergistic complex of antioxidants to help neutralise free radicals.
• Electrolyte Balance – A low sodium intake decreases portal hypertension and reduces extravascular fluid loss.
• High Energy – Adequate energy intake to meet the needs of an adult dog without overloading the stomach.

Ingredients

• Composition – Cereals (maize, rice), meat and animal derivatives (chicken), oils and fats, derivatives of vegetable origin, eggs and egg derivatives, minerals.
• Additives (per kg) – Nutritional additives: Vitamin D3: 248 IU, E1 (Iron): 18 mg, E2 (Iodine): 0.2 mg, E4 (Copper): 1.3 mg, E5 (Manganese): 5.5 mg, E6 (Zinc): 55mg.
• Analytical constituents – Protein: 6.5% – Fat content: 4.2% – Crude ash: 1.5% – Crude fibres: 2% – Moisture: 64% – Sodium: 0.05% – Omega 6 essential fatty acids: 1.6% and Omega 3 essential fatty acids: 0.01% – Total copper: 2.9 mg/kg.

Analysis

Analysis table	Amount
Arachidonic acid (%)	0.02
Ash (%)	1.5
Biotin (UI/kg)	0.12
Calcium (%)	0.35
Fibre (%)	2.0
Dietary fibre (%)	3.0
Fat (%)	4.2
L-carnitine (mg/kg)	120.0
Linoleic acid (%)	1.5
Lutein (mg/kg)	3.0
Metabolisable energy (calculated according to NRC85) (kcal/kg)	1347.5
Metabolisable energy (measured) (kcal/kg)	1484.0
Moisture (%)	64.0
Nitrogen-free extract (NFE) (%)	21.8
Omega 3 (%)	0.01
Omega 6 (%)	1.6
Phosphorus (%)	0.24
Protein (%)	6.5
Starch (%)	20.8
Taurine (mg/kg)	1900.0
Vitamin A (UI/kg)	5500.0
Vitamin C (mg/kg)	80.0
Vitamin E (mg/kg)	250.0

Vitamins	Amount
Choline (mg/kg)	700.0
Folic acid (mg/kg)	0.3
Vitamin B1 Thiamin (mg/kg)	10.0
Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin (mg/kg)	0.025
Vitamin B2 Riboflavin (mg/kg)	4.0
Vitamin B3 Niacin (mg/kg)	15.0
Vitamin B5 Pantothenic acid (mg/kg)	11.0
Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine (mg/kg)	1.5
Vitamin D3 (UI/kg)	250.0

Minerals	Amount
Copper (mg/kg)	3.0
Iodine (mg/kg)	0.35
Iron (mg/kg)	30.0
Magnesium (%)	0.035
Manganese (mg/kg)	10.0
Potassium (%)	0.27
Selenium (mg/kg)	0.14
Sodium (%)	0.05
Zinc (mg/kg)	60.0

Feeding guidelines

The following table shows the recommended daily feeding guidelines (grams per day). Fresh water should be available at all times.

Dog Weight	2kg		5kg		10kg		15kg
Lean	185 g	1/2 can	360 g	3/4 can	595 g	1+1/2 can	805 g	2 can
Normal	150 g	1/4 can	290 g	3/4 can	480 g	1+1/4 can	640 g	1+1/2 can
Overweight	110 g	1/4 can	215 g	1/2 can	360 g	3/4 can	480 g	1+1/4 can

Dog Weight	20kg		25kg		30kg		40kg
Lean	990 g	2+1/4 can	1165 g	2+3/4 can	1330 g	3+1/4 can	1645 g
Normal	790 g	2 can	930 g	2+1/4 can	1065 g	2+1/2 can	1315 g
Overweight	595 g	1+1/2 can	700 g	1+3/4 can	800 g	2 can	985 g