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Premium Pet Food > Hills Science Diet




Senior 5+ Large Breed 18kg
Senior 5+ Large Breed 18kg

Senior 5+ Large Breed 
Science Diet® Senior 5+ Large Breed has an essential balance of nutrients, which promotes the joint and bone health of older large breed dogs. The superior antioxidant blend also supports overall health by promoting strong, natural immunity.
 
Key Benefits
  • Senior 5+ Large Breed is specially formulated to help support bone, joint, cartilage, heart and muscle health of large breed dogs weighing 55 -110 lbs. who are 6+ years of age and giant breeds weighing 110+ lbs.who are 5+ years of age.
  • Unique antioxidant blend helps dogs act young and live long
  • High carnitine helps build lean muscle
  • Supports aging joints and cartilage with natural glucosamine
  • Low sodium and reduced phosphorus for heart and kidney health in the aging dog
  • Daily dental protection helps clean teeth and freshen breath
  • Naturally preserved
  • Tastes great – money-back guarantee
 
 
Daily Feeding Guide
These ranges are a starting point only. Your pet may need less or more food to maintain proper weight. Adjust as needed. If you are unsure ask your veterinarian.

Keep fresh water available at all times!

Feeding this food for the first time? Mix increasing amounts of your pet’s new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.

Geriatric (older adult)
Weight of Dog Amount per Day
50 lb (23 kg) 2 1/3 cups (230 g) - 3 1/4 cups (320 g)
60 lb (27 kg) 2 2/3 cups (265 g) - 3 3/4 cups (370 g)
80 lb (36 kg) 3 1/3 cups (330 g) - 4 2/3 cups (460 g)
100 lb (45 kg) 4 cups (395 g) - 5 1/2 cups (545 g)
120 lb (54 kg) 4 1/2 cups (445 g) - 6 1/4 cups (620 g)
140 lb (64 kg) 5 cups (495 g) - 7 cups (695 g)
160 lb (73 kg) 5 2/3 cups (560 g) - 7 3/4 cups (765 g)

 
Product Characteristics
This product, by design, has the following characteristics:
Enriched with Natural Glucosamine and Chondroitin Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate help maintain healthy joints and cartilage.
Superior Antioxidant Formula A higher level of vitamins E+C versus major competitive brands.
A powerful combination of antioxidants helps keep the immune system healthy.
Antioxidants are known to help slow cell oxidation.
High Carnitine Promotes fat metabolism by working to turn fat into energy, supports lean muscles, healthy heart, and healthy liver function.
High-Quality Protein Helps maintain strong bones and muscles.
Reduced Phosphorus; Low Sodium Help maintain kidney and heart health in older dogs
Essential Fatty Acids Help maintain proper function of nervous and immune systems, as well as promote healthy skin and a shiny coat.
Digestible Carbohydrates Supply abundant energy for adult dogs.
Vitamins and Minerals Provide an ideal balance of vitamins and minerals for adult dogs.
Naturally Preserved Mixed tocopherols (a form of vitamin E) preserve freshness and great taste.
Daily Dental Protection Helps reduce tartar buildup and promotes clean teeth.
Helps scrub away plaque and promotes fresh breath.
An ideal balance of calcium and other minerals to help maintain healthy teeth.


 
Metabolisable Energy¹ (Caloric Content)
Dry      3623 kcal/kg (357 kcal/per cup ² )
¹Measurement of Usable Energy in a food, which differs substantially from gross caloric content.
² A 250ml measuring cup of Senior 5+ Large Breed contains 3.5 oz. by weight.
 
Average Nutrient Contents
Nutrient
 
Nutrient Guarantee
%
As Fed1
%
Dry Matter2
%
As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcal
Protein 16.0 Minimum 17.7 19.2 4.9
Fat 12.0 Minimum 14.2 15.4 3.9
Carbohydrate (NFE) 52.2 56.7 14.4
Crude Fibre 5.0 Maximum 3.8 4.1 1.0
mg/100 kcal3
Calcium 0.40 Minimum 0.61 0.66 168
Phosphorus 0.30 Minimum 0.54 0.59 149
Sodium 0.25 Maximum 0.16 0.17 44
Potassium 0.75 0.82 207
Magnesium 0.099 0.108 27
Carnitine 200 ppm Minimum 294 ppm 319 ppm 8
¹Differs from label guarantees which are either maximums or minimums.
²The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles of products with differing moisture contents.
³Nutrient intake for every 100 kilocalories consumed.

 
Ingredients

Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Soybean Mill Run, Flaxseed, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Potassium Chloride, Dried Chicken Cartilage, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Iodized Salt, Taurine, L-Lysine, L-Tryptophan, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-carnitine, DL-methionine, Dicalcium Phosphate, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid, L-Arginine, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract.

Product Weight: 20.00kg
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