PURINA Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Diabetes Management Cat 5kg
- Dry food for adult cats used to regulate glucose levels. 5kg package.
PURINA Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Diabetes Management Cat 5kg - Product Description
PURINA Veterinary Diets DM Diabetes Management is a complete veterinary food for adult cats, developed to help regulate serum glucose (sugar) levels in cats with diabetes. It provides complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats.
Composition
- Dehydrated poultry protein
- Gluten corn flour*
- Isolated soy protein
- Corn starch*
- Animal fat
- Soybean meal*
- Digest
- Minerals
- Yeast
- Fish oil
Composition analysis
- Protein: 50.0%
- Crude oils and fats: 17.0%
- Crude ash: 8.0%
- Crude fiber: 1.5%
- Starch: 12.5%
- Total sugars: 0.8%
- Essential fatty acids: 2.0%
Additives
- Vitamin A (30,000 IU/kg)
- Vitamin D (1,000 IU/kg)
- Vitamin E (650 IU/kg)
- Taurine (500 mg/kg)
- Monohydrate iron sulfate (79 mg/kg)
- Calcium iodate, anhydrous (2.0 mg/kg)
- Copper sulfate pentahydrate (12 mg/kg)
- Manganese sulfate monohydrate (37 mg/kg)
- Zinc sulfate monohydrate (120 mg/kg)
- Sodium selenite (0.11 mg/kg)
Dosage
| Body weight (kg) | Weight loss in adult cats | Adult cat maintenance | ||||
| Dry food only | May + dry food | Dry food only | May + dry food | |||
| Cans/day | cans/day | g/day | cans/day | cans/day | g/day | |
| 4 | 55 | 1 | 5 | 60 | 1 | 10 |
| 6 | 80 | 1 | 30 | 85 | 1 | 45 |
| 8 | 110 | 1 | 55 | 115 | 1 | 75 |
| 10 | - | - | - | 145 | 1 | 105 |
| >10 | - | - | - | Add ½ can for each additional kilogram of body weight | - | - |
Additional Information
Indications:
Diabetes.
Inflammation of the intestines.
Chronic diarrhea.
Contraindications:
Pregnant cats.
Cats and kittens that require a protein diet.
Kidney failure.
Liver disease.
Clinically proven reduction in exogenous insulin requirements in cats with diabetes and improved glycemic control.
Contains very low levels of carbohydrates to reduce postprandial hyperglycemia.
Increased vitamin E content to reduce oxidative stress associated with diabetes.
The recommended period of administration is initially up to 6 months. Consult your veterinarian before use or before extending the period of use.
Remember to provide your pet with constant access to fresh water.
*Sources of carbohydrates