PRO PLAN Veterinary Diets Feline DM ST/OX Diabetes Management Dry Formula

• Formulated to help reduce insulin requirements in diabetic cats.
• Low levels of carbohydrates for blood sugar control.
• Increased levels of Vitamin E to reduce oxidative stress.

Dehydrated poultry protein, maize gluten meal*, soya protein isolate, maize starch*, animal fat, soya meal*, digest, minerals, yeast, fish oil. 

^{*Carbohydrate sources.}

It is important to closely monitor the cat’s glycaemia during the first weeks of feeding Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM ST/OX Diabetes Management in order to adjust the insulin dosage. Feline DM St/Ox Diabetes Management can be fed for life if necessary. It is recommended that a vet’s opinion is sought before use or before extending the period of use. Fresh, clean drinking water should always be available.

For each additional 1kg of body weight, feed an additional ½ of pouch per day when only wet food, and 14g of dry food when only dry food fed, and ¼ extra pouch and 7g dry food when mixed food is given for weight maintenance.

DM ST/Ox Diabetes Management can be fed for life. Feline DM ST/Ox Diabetes Management™ can also be used for weight loss and its formulation may increase satiety*. 

*Sparkes AH et al. ISFM consensus guidelines on the practical management of diabetes mellitus in cats. J Feline Med Surg. 2015 Mar; 17(3):235-50.

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

KEY NUTRIENT VALUES* / AS FED
Moisture - 6.5%
Protein 50%
- Arginine 3.1%    

Fat - 17%
- Essential fatty acids 2%
- Omega-6 fatty acids 2%
- Omega-3 fatty acids 0.48%          
     
Carbohydrate 17%
-  Starch 12.5%
- Total sugars 0.8%            

Crude fibre 1.5%
Vitamin E 486 IU/kg
Metabolisable energy (ME)1 4118 kcal/g
 

^{*Typical analysis in the final product as fed.  
1Calculated using the CEN equation NRC 2006}