Feline or “Highly Digestible Nutrition” is a semi-elemental therapeutic diet scientifically designed for the critically ill cat. Emeraid HDN has been developed by critical care veterinarians and nutritionists. Emeraid® “Highly Digestible Nutrition” is a semi-elemental therapeutic diet scientifically designed for the critically ill cat. Developed by an expert panel, including critical care veterinarians and nutritionists, this therapeutic diet is easily absorbed and highly digestible. -Powder is easily mixed with water to create a formula that can pass through tubes as small as 5-French -When fed to growing or lactating animals, supplement the diet daily with 1% fish oil on a dry matter basis to ensure proper docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) levels -Meets AAFCO nutritional requirements for feline maintenance Features: -High energy (1.13-2.41 kcal/ml ME) -1 month shelf life after opening -Appropriate low levels of carbohydrates and high levels of protein for the true carnivore -High quality, easily digestible forms of protein aid tissue synthesis and maintain lean body mass -Purified fiber sources to maintain intestinal motility and commensal microflora -Cellulose serves as a source of insoluble fiber and acts as a prebiotic -Essential amino acids to meet the needs of the metabolically stressed patient -Enriched in branched chain amino acids to benefit muscle synthesis and repair -Hydrolyzed soy protein minimizes gastrointestinal hypersensitivity. These highly digestible macronutrients prevent and manage osmotic diarrhea, as is associated with completely elemental diets -Glutamine and arginine support immunity and antioxidant systems -Enterocyte health maintained and supported allowing for the maximum absorbable nutrition in the gastrointestinal tract -Omega-3 fatty acids to modulate the inflammatory response and aid in tissue synthesis -Synergistic antioxidants vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc and taurine to defend against oxidative stress -A-casozepine or dehydrated casein supports digestion of fats and tissue synthesis while providing anxiolytic properties -L-tryptophan, a precursor for the synthesis of serotonin to reduce stress -Dietary nucleotides provide RNA and DNA precursors to support the immune system, nourish the gastrointestinal tract, and assist in weight gain -Corn syrup solids essential for acute carbohydrate needs associated with debilitation. Partially hydrolyzed starch supplies glucose, disaccharides, and oligosaccharides, which avoids the osmotic problems associated with feeding only glucose -Balanced electrolytes -Stabilized vitamins and chelated minerals -Neutral pH -Free of artificial colors and preservatives -Naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid -Meets AAFCO nutritional requirements for all life stages Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Corn Oil, Dried Hydrolyzed Casein, Corn Starch, Canola Oil, Dried Whole Egg, Cooked Chicken, Dried Chicken Liver, Glucose Syrup Solids, Defatted Wheat Germ, Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Potassium Chloride, Ground Limestone, L-Glutamine, Dextrose, Glutamic Acid, Choline Chloride, Taurine, L-Threonine, Magnesium Sulfate, Cysteine, Citric Acid, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, L-Tryptophan, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Copper Methionine Chelate, Zinc Oxide, L-Carnitine, Tocopherols, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement.
