Royal Canin Veterinary Hepatic HF 16 provides complete nutritional support for dogs afflicted with liver related conditions. Formulated with to reduce your dogs intake of copper which can impair liver function Hepatic HF 16 is an ideal diet for dogs with liver failure, liver disease, chronic liver insufficiency, chronic hepatitis, portosystemic shunt, hepatic encephalopathy, or copper metabolism disorders.An energy rich food to meet the calorific requirements of your dog without overloading their stomach, Hepatic HF 16 is made with vegetable protein, an easily processed protein source for dogs with liver insufficiency. To boot Royal Canins delicious recipe is chock full of antioxidants which work to negate the deleterious effects of free radicals.We recommend speaking to a veterinarian before beginning this diet. Once started, your dog may continue on Royal Canin Veterinary Hepatic HF 16 for up to 6 months. This food is not suitable for pregnant or lactating dogs, puppies, or dogs with a history of pancreatitis or hyperlipidaemia.Ingredients:Rice, maize, animal fats, soya protein isolate*, hydrolysed animal proteins, beet pulp, minerals, soya oil, vegetable fibres, fish oil, fructo-oligo-saccharides, marigold extract (source of lutein).*L.I.P. protein selected for its very high assimilation.Additives (per kg):Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 11600 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, E1 (Iron): 115 mg, E2 (Iodine): 4.3 mg, E5 (Manganese): 53 mg, E6 (Zinc): 212 mg, E8 (Selenium): 0.38 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants.Analysis:Arachidonic acid (%) 0.05Ash (%) 4.6Biotin (mg/kg) 1.1Calcium (%) 0.72Fibre (%) 2.0Dietary fibre (%) 7.1DL-methionine (%) 1.0EPA/DHA (%) 0.2Fat (%) 16.0L-carnitine (mg/kg) 300.0Linoleic acid (%) 3.71Lutein (mg/kg) 5.0Metabolisable energy (calculated according to NRC85) (kcal/kg) 3736.5Metabolisable energy (measured) (kcal/kg) 3990.0Methionine Cystine (%) 1.02Moisture (%) 9.5Nitrogen-free extract (NFE) (%) 51.9Omega 3 (%) 0.59Omega 6 (%) 3.81Phosphorus (%) 0.51Protein (%) 16.0Starch (%) 46.8Taurine (mg/kg) 2100.0Vitamin A (UI/kg) 19000.0Vitamin C (mg/kg) 200.0Vitamin E (mg/kg) 600.0[metabolisable_energy_calculated_according_to_NRC_2006] (kcal/kg) 3906.23Feeding Guide:Dog\'s weight Lean 54 g 6/8 cup 107 g 1 + 3/8 cup 180 g 2 + 3/8 cup 244 g 3 + 1/8 cup 303 g 4 cup 410 g 5 + 3/8 cup 509 g 6 + 5/8 cup 602 g 7 + 7/8 cup Normal 47 g 5/8 cup 94 g 1 + 2/8 cup 158 g 2 cup 215 g 2 + 6/8 cup 266 g 3 + 4/8 cup 361 g 4 + 6/8 cup 448 g 5 + 7/8 cup 530 g 6 + 7/8 cup Overweight 41 g 4/8 cup 81 g 1 cup 137 g 1 + 6/8 cup 185 g 2 + 3/8 cup 230 g 3 cup 312 g 4 + 1/8 cup 387 g 5 cup 457 g 6 cup