PRO PLAN Veterinary Diets Canine and Feline CN Critical Nutrition Formula

Name: PRO PLAN Veterinary Diets Canine and Feline CN Critical Nutrition Formula
Brand: Purina Pro Plan Cat Veterinary Diets

Adult (1 - 7)

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.

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Additional Information

Features

Highly digestible to promote optimal nutrient
absorption.
Energy dense to provide needed calories.
Protein provides essential amino acids for
tissue repair.
High fat to provide energy density.
Smooth consistency for easy syringe or
tube feeding.

Ingredients

Water, meat by-products, beef, liver, poultry giblets, corn oil, rice flour, salmon, artificial and natural flavors, pork fat (preserved with TBHQ and citric acid), tricalcium
phosphate, potassium chloride, guar gum, oat hulls, calcium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, DL-Methionine, taurine, Vitamin E supplement, choline chloride, 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. D266020

Feeding Guidelines

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 following feeding program is recommended as 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, and body condition. 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)
Weight (kg)	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.
**This daily amount should be divided into several small meals throughout the day.

Fresh, clean drinking water should be available at all times.

Analytical Constituents

KEY NUTRIENT VALUES* / AS FED

Protein 10.91%

Fat 9.75%

Carbohydrate 3.24%

Crude fibre 0.21%

Total Dietary fibre 0.74%

Insoluble fibre 0.74%

Calcium 0.38%

Phosphorus 0.34%

Potassium 0.34%

Sodium 0.12%

Chloride 0.27%

Magnesium 0.03%

Copper 6.11 mg/kg

Zinc 90.14 mg/kg

Taurine 0.14%

Vitamin A 32,467 IU/kg

Vitamin E 164.70 IU/kg

Total Omega-6 fatty acids 2.72%

Total Omega-3 fatty acids 0.1%

EPA+DHA 0.03%

*Typical analysis in the final product as fed.