Purina Veterinary Diets EN GastroENteric Canine Formula Dry Dog Food

Purina Veterinary Diets EN brand canine formulas provide complete and balanced nutrition for growth of puppies and maintenance of the adult dog and have been formulated to achieve the following characteristics:

* High digestibility

* Source of MCTs (22-34% of fat)

* Moderate fat

* Source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids

* Low fiber

* Increased antioxidant Vitamins E and C

* Added Zinc

* Canine Gentle Snackers are an excellent complement when using the EN formulas.

Important Information:

Medical Contraindications

None

Ingredients:

Brewers rice, corn gluten meal, ground yellow corn, beef and bone meal, coconut oil, animal digest, beef tallow preserved with mixed-tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), dicalcium phosphate, glyceryl monostearate, calcium carbonate, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, soybean oil, fish oil, salt, choline chloride, vitamin supplements (E, A, B-12, D-3), zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, ascorbic acid, riboflavin supplement, manganese sulfate, niacin, calcium pantothenate, biotin, copper sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, garlic oil, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), calcium iodate, sodium selenite.

Guaranteed Analysis %:Carbohydrate, % 49.76 Protein, % 23.32 Fat, % 10.56 Total omega-6, % 1.87 Calcium, % 1.25 Fiber, % 1.01 Phosphorus, % 0.81 Chloride, % 0.79 Potassium, % 0.53 Sodium, % 0.33 Total omega-3, % 0.16 Magnesium, % 0.07

Clinical Considerations:

The role of dietary management in canine gastrointestinal conditions is to provide a proper balance of total nutrients while meeting the special dietary needs of the patient. Dietary fats from long chain triglycerides (LCT) can be one of the most complex nutrients to digest, and fermentation of undigested fats can contribute to diarrhea. Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) provide a readily digested and utilized energy source. Feeding a properly formulated diet designed to be highly digestible yet restricted in long chain triglycerides may be beneficial in the management of certain gastrointestinal conditions while meeting the nutritional needs of the animal.

Extra Information:

Medical Indications

Diets with these nutritional modifications have been recommended for dogs with some forms of the following conditions:

Enteritis, gastritis, and diarrhea

Exocrine Pancreatic insufficiency

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Lymphangiectasia

Pancreatitis

Hyperlipidemia

Malabsorption and maldigestion

Hepatic disease not associated with encephalopathy

Purina Veterinary Diets EN GastroENteric Canine Formula Dry Dog Food Rating:

• Animal Digest - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = animal digest

• Corn - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = corn gluten meal, ground yellow corn

• Wheat - 1 point possible

Plus 1 point = No wheat

• Soy - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = soybean oil

• Gluten - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = corn gluten meal

• Extra Goodies - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = beef and bone meal, coconut oil

• By-Products - 1 point possible

Plus 1 point = No by-products

• Animal Fat - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = beef tallow

• Pet Food Recalls - 1 point possible

Plus 1 point = No Recalls Purina Veterinary Diets EN GastroENteric Canine Formula Dry Dog Food

• Class Action - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = Class Action Purina Pet Foods

Dog Food Rating for Purina Veterinary Diets EN GastroENteric Canine Formula Dry Dog Food:

Total Score = 3/10

Ask Susan Peters Purina Veterinary Diets EN GastroENteric Canine Formula Dry Dog Food Review:

Purina Veterinary Diets EN GastroENteric Canine Formula Dry Dog Fooddoesn't seem to have anything special in it. This is pretty much junk with a high price. Ol Roy, cheap stuff, scored much better than Purina Veterinary Diets EN GastroENteric Canine Formula Dry Dog Food. If your vet is selling this stuff they are making a huge profit at your dog's expense!

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