Liver Disease
HEPATIC is a complete dietetic feed for the nutritional management of dogs formulated to support liver function in the case of chronic liver insufficiency and for the reduction of copper in the liver. Moderate level of high quality protein. High level of essential fatty acids and highly digestible carbohydrates. Low level of copper.
- Liver disease
- Portosystemic shunt
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Piroplasmosis
- [Chronic_hepatitis]
- [Liver_failure]
- [Copper_metabolism_disorders]
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Hyperlipidaemia
- Pancreatitis
- [Growth_]
- [History_of_pancreatitis]
Feeding duration varies depending on the pathology and on the regenerative ability of the hepatic tissue.Lifetime feeding may be necessary in case of chronic disease.In order to reduce the postprandial hepatic charge, it is recommended to feed several small meals up to the recommended daily intake.
A low copper with increased zinc content minimises both copper accumulation in the hepatocytes and intracellular lesions caused by cholestasis.
The synergistic antioxidant complex reduces oxidative stress and fights free radicals.
A low sodium intake decreases portal hypertension and reduces extravascular fluid loss.
High energy provided from fat avoids excessive protein catabolism limiting the risk of onset or the progression of hepatic encephalopathy.
Recommended daily quantities (g/day):
Water should be available at all times
| It is recommended to divide the daily intake into 2 meals |
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| Dog's weight | THIN | NORMAL | OVERWEIGHT | |||
| grammes | cans | grammes | cans | grammes | cans | |
| 2 kg | 185 | 1/2 | 150 | 1/4 | 110 | 1/4 |
| 5 kg | 360 | 3/4 | 290 | 3/4 | 215 | 1/2 |
| 10 kg | 595 | 1 1/2 | 480 | 1 1/4 | 360 | 3/4 |
| 15 kg | 805 | 2 | 640 | 1 1/2 | 480 | 1 1/4 |
| 20 kg | 990 | 2 1/4 | 790 | 2 | 595 | 1 1/2 |
| 25 kg | 1.165 | 2 3/4 | 930 | 2 1/4 | 700 | 1 3/4 |
| 30 kg | 1.330 | 3 1/4 | 1.065 | 2 1/2 | 800 | 2 |
| 35 kg | 1.490 | 3 1/2 | 1.190 | 2 3/4 | 895 | 2 1/4 |
| 40 kg | 1.645 | 4 | 1.315 | 3 1/4 | 985 | 2 1/4 |
| Analysis table | Amount |
| Arachidonic acid (%) | 0.02 |
| Ash (%) | 1.5 |
| Fibre (%) | 2.0 |
| Dietary fibre (%) | 3.0 |
| [fat] (%) | 4.2 |
| Linoleic acid (%) | 1.5 |
| 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 |
| Protein (%) | 6.5 |
| Starch (%) | 20.8 |
| Vitamins | Amount |
| Biotin (mg/kg) | 0.12 |
| Choline (mg/kg) | 700.0 |
| Folic acid (mg/kg) | 0.3 |
| Vitamin A (UI/kg) | 5500.0 |
| 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 C (mg/kg) | 80.0 |
| Vitamin D3 (UI/kg) | 250.0 |
| Vitamin E (mg/kg) | 250.0 |
| Minerals | Amount |
| Calcium (%) | 0.35 |
| Copper (mg/kg) | 3.0 |
| Iodine (mg/kg) | 0.35 |
| Iron (mg/kg) | 30.0 |
| Magnesium (%) | 0.035 |
| Manganese (mg/kg) | 10.0 |
| Phosphorus (%) | 0.24 |
| Potassium (%) | 0.27 |
| Selenium (mg/kg) | 0.14 |
| Sodium (%) | 0.05 |
| Zinc (mg/kg) | 60.0 |
| Other nutrients | Amount |
| L-carnitine (mg/kg) | 120.0 |
| Lutein (mg/kg) | 3.0 |
| Taurine (mg/kg) | 1900.0 |