He loves it!
:"Prescribed by the vet as my Border Collie has a portosystemic (liver) shunt causing seizures. I worried he wouldn't like it as he is not keen on dry kibble, but he loves it and scarfs up a bowlful in "
Dietetic food for dogs with liver conditions such as chronic hepatitis and hepatic encephalopathy, with a reduced copper content and plant proteins in a recipe rich in antioxidants and energy.
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Dog - Hepatic HF 16 is a complete diet for adult dogs, helping to support liver function in dogs with chronic liver insufficiency and other liver conditions. Switching your dog to a specialised diet is essential for living with liver conditions. This Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Dog - Hepatic HF 16 dry dog food can also be used for other illnesses such as chronic hepatitis, hepatic encephalopathy and piroplasmosis. It contains plant proteins for good digestibility, with a reduced copper content and increased zinc content to help limit copper retention in the liver cells. A special antioxidant combination can also offer protection from attacks by aggressive metabolic entities.
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Dog - Hepatic HF 16 at a glance:
Plant proteins: highly-digestible plant protein (soya protein isolate) is well digested by dogs with hepatic encephalopathy and can help combat hyperammonaemia
Reduced copper content: the reduced copper and increased zinc content can help limit copper retention in the liver cells, as well as helping to combat liver cell degeneration
Protection with antioxidants: synergistic active antioxidant combination (vitamin E, vitamin C, taurine and lutein) to help protect cells from attacks by aggressive metabolic entities
High energy content: energy supply from fat in combination with a moderate, reduced content of high-quality protein, helping to reduce protein degradation and can in turn minimise the risk of progressing hepatic encephalopathy
Ingredients:
Rice*, maize*, animal fat, soya protein isolate, dried sugar beet pulp, poultry liver hydrolysate, minerals, soya oil, plant fibres, fish oil, fructo-oligosaccharides, Indian rose extract [source of lutein]. Protein sources: soya protein isolate, poultry liver hydrolysate.
*L.I.P. (low indigestible protein): selected, easy to digest protein with high biological value.
Additives per kg: Nutritional additives:
Vitamin A (18,500 IU), vitamin D3 (1200 IU), iron (122mg), iodine (5.9mg), manganese (56mg), zinc (153mg), selenium (0.4mg), preservatives, antioxidants.
Analytical constituents
protein
16.0 %
fat
16.0 %
fibre
1.9 %
ash
4.7 %
calcium
0.72 %
phosphorus
0.51 %
magnesium
0.08 %
dietary fiber
7.0 %
chloride
0.52 %
potassium
0.82 %
sodium
0.2 %
omega-3 fats
0.69 %
omega-6 fats
3.97 %
selenium
0.38 mg
starch
48.1 %
taurine
0.19 %
calories that can be burned
390.9 kcal
DHA fatty acid
0.2 mg
nitrogen-free extracts
53.3 mg
Feeding guide
Feeding recommendation:
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Dog - Hepatic HF 16 is a complete food for dogs.
Prescribed by the vet as my Border Collie has a portosystemic (liver) shunt causing seizures. I worried he wouldn't like it as he is not keen on dry kibble, but he loves it and scarfs up a bowlful in seconds! He has just had his op and this diet has kept him healthy and happy throughout. I am really happy with the Zooplus pricing too!
27/04/17
|Mrs Sue Card
Life Saver
We run a small greyhound rescue centre and have a dog who was born with a small liver. Up until we started using Royal Canin Hepatic diet we thought we were going to have to have him put to sleep because he had constant diarrhea and vomiting and could not process his food properly and so would not thrive. Now he's eating this product he has a new lease of life and only occasionally has a stomach upset.
21/10/14
|originally published in zooplus.pl
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet - Hepatic HF 16
My dog (10 year old Westie) had a big hard tummy from bloating and disastrous liver problems. The doctor prescribed a medication and this diet. After 2 weeks she's back to her normal self, jumping around like a puppy :) I would definitely recommend!
18/10/14
|Kath Hawes
My little dog has a new lease of life!
My 6yr old Lhasa Apso bitch had been suffering from colitis for some months. She was very unhappy, had lost a lot of weight and had repeated courses of antibiotics and steroids from the vets. Eventually my vet suggested the Royal Canin Hypoallergenic food. She has now been on this for a few months and has a new lease of life! I am delighted. Yes, the food is quite expensive, but not as expensive repeated vets bills! Plus my dog is happy again!
01/06/14
|originally published in zooplus.es
Great for dogs with health problems
I have a dog who has to be on a low protein diet. This is among the few foods that I have found on the market that he likes. Recommended!
27/05/14
|originally published in zooplus.es
Excellent
The best value for money and you don't have to carry it home yourself!
05/05/14
|originally published in zooplus.it
I use the Hepatic product
After analysis carried out by the vet he advised us to give our boxer dog royal canin hepatic food. The values were much reduced. ZOOPLUS also has a very affordable price. compliments.
02/05/14
|originally published in zooplus.it
dry food hepatic royal canin
I have a dog that has a extrahepatic portosystemic shunt and this food is a real life saver.
30/04/14
liver problems cleared
Thanks to this product, the liver problems of my Luna have improved. It's not particularly appetizing, but you can not have everything. On zooplus you can find it at a great price.
18/03/14
|originally published in zooplus.fr
My dog is getting better
His transaminase counts are back to within normal limits.
recommended
08/11/13
diet -hepatic HF 16
my dog has liver problems but this food suits my dog well and she doesn't vomit anymore
03/11/13
|originally published in zooplus.it
Great!
I ordered the 6kg bag for my dog (6 years old), and I was very pleased with the excellent packaging and delivery speed. Ordering again from this site, and would recommend to anyone.
05/08/13
|originally published in zooplus.it
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet HF Hepatic
I bought this on discount, and it arrived on time. I was very happy with the purchase and I'd definitely recommend zooplus to all animal lovers.
