A Basic Guide for Prescription Dog Food with Omega-3 – Hill’s J/D

Hill’s J/D is a prescription dog food specifically formulated for dogs afflicted with dog arthritis or other orthopedic diseases. It is an excellent source omega-3, which can actually reduce inflammation. Furthermore, omega-3 is able to reduce the level of TNF-alpha, a pro-inflammatory mediator responsible for the release of MMP (matrix metallaporteinases) enzymes. These enzymes are released by connective tissue cells in response to the presence of inflammation and are capable of breaking down collagen, an important component of cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and bones.

Aside from omega-3, Hill’s J/D contain the following nutrients that will aid in the maintenance of healthy joints: vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorous, sodium, potassium, magnesium, taurine, and L-carnitine.

Clinical testing has proven that Hill’s J/D can ease aching joints, preserve joint health, and help dogs move better. With this, Hill’s J/D has become an important component in dog arthritis treatment plans.

Hill’s J/D Feeding Guide 

Hill’s J/D can be bought as dry or as canned food. Since Hill’s J/D is a prescription animal health product, the vet’s instructions must be carefully followed.

The following measurements are based on the daily recommended amounts according to your dog’s weight.
Hills J/D Dry

· Dogs weighing 2-3 kg should be given 50-66 grams.
· Dogs weighing 4-5 kg should be given 85-110 grams.
· Dogs weighing 6-8 kg should be given 110-160 grams.
· Dogs weighing 9-10 kg should be given 130-200 grams.
· Dogs weighing 13-16 kg should be given 200-265 grams.
· Dogs weighing 18-20 kg should be given 230-320 grams.
· Dogs weighing 22-27 kg should be given 270-395 grams.
· Dogs weighing 27-30 kg should be given 320-445grams.
· Dogs weighing 31-38 kg should be given 365-495 grams.
· Dogs weighing 36-40 kg should be given 395-545 grams.
· Dogs weighing 45-50 kg should be given 470-645 grams.

Hills J/D canned form 

· Dogs weighing 2-3 kg should be given 1/3-1/2 of the can.
· Dogs weighing 4-5 kg should be given 2/3-3/4 of the can.
· Dogs weighing 9 kg should be given 1-1 1/3 cans.
· Dogs weighing 18 kg should be given 1 2/3-2 1/3 cans.
· Dogs weighing 27 kg should be given 2 1/4-3 cans.
· Dogs weighing 36 kg should be given 2 3/4-3 3/4 can.
· Dogs weighing 45 kg should be given 3 1/3-4 1/2 can.

 Dog Arthritis User Guide Part 3 - Hills JD (PDF)