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Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food - 8.5 lb Bag product detail number 1.0 13944 13944 13944 13944 13944 13944 13944 13944 13944
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  • Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food is a veterinary nutrition specially formulated by Hill’s nutritionists and veterinarians to support your dog’s joint health
  • This dry dog kibble is clinically proven to improve your dog’s ability to run, walk and jump in as little as 21 days
  • Helps preserve joint cartilage, enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate
  • Added L-carnitine helps build lean muscle
  • Clinically proven antioxidants support a healthy immune system
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Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food - 8.5 lb Bag product detail number 1.0 13944 13944 13944 13944 13944 13944 13944 13944 13944
At a Glance
  • Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food is a veterinary nutrition specially formulated by Hill’s nutritionists and veterinarians to support your dog’s joint health
  • This dry dog kibble is clinically proven to improve your dog’s ability to run, walk and jump in as little as 21 days
  • Helps preserve joint cartilage, enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate
  • Added L-carnitine helps build lean muscle
  • Clinically proven antioxidants support a healthy immune system
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1. Is Hills Dog Food Good for Dogs?
Answer
Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Dry Dog Food is made with high-quality ingredients that take care of your dog’s nutritional health as well as his joints. The formulation is made by a board of veterinarians, nutritionists, doge breeders, and pet experts. They have made a recipe that is perfect to take care of your dog’s ailments as well as their nutritional requisites. Your veterinarian may recommend the feed for the same reason. It is one of best choices in the market among the commercially available dog feeds.
2. What Dog Food Is Best for Arthritis?
Answer
Dogs in a state of arthritis feel the pain among their joints and feel stressed while doing any activity or they avoid them completely. The dog’s body needs support in terms of aiding its muscles and bones to recover. Proteins are best suited for this job, they protect the joints and help strengthen the muscles. However, if your pet has been carrying a little extra weight, make sure to shed it off by helping them with lean protein sources. For this, you may choose any grass-fed meat, chicken, or turkey. Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Dry Dog Food is recommended by veterinarians during this stage as it contains the essential nutrients in the form of proteins that help build back the muscles and support the joints. You can use the same for your pets suffering from arthritis. Consult your veterinarian before you start the administration of this feed.
3. What Is the Best Natural Anti-Inflammatory for Dogs?
Answer
There are various natural remedies that help to aid in the process of recovery along with a specific diet plan. These botanical sources have pain-relieving as well as anti-inflammatory properties. The popular four are turmeric, Boswellia serrata, cinnamon, and hawthorn. Turmeric is one of the best-known medicinal herbs to help treat inflammation and joint pain. The benefits of curcumin, an active ingredient of turmeric, have been found to be effective among both humans and animals. Boswellia serrata helps inhibit the production of a type of leukotriene. This controls inflammation immune response. Cinnamon is found to relieve pain and inflammation related to joints. Hawthorn helps tackle joint pain caused by arthritis by stabilizing the proteins of the joints or collagens. These get destroyed by the inflammations.
4. Is It Ok to Walk a Dog With Arthritis?
Answer
Walking is one of the best exercises for a dog suffering from arthritis. However, it is also crucial how you make your dog do this. You should give your dog equal amounts of exercise every day. This action of yours helps build their muscles, which can better support their joints. As the fitness level increases and their health conditions improve, you can gradually increase the exercise time. It is advisable to have half an hour walk sessions with five to ten minutes duration walks. Help them get rest if they feel the need for it in between. The dogs may prefer the grassy surfaces more than the concrete ones. Keep experimenting with the surfaces while taking them out to walk.
5. How Can I Ease My Dogs Leg Pain?
Answer
The road to recovery from joint ailments takes time. Feeding the Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Dry Dog Food can help your pet get the essential nutrients in the form of proteins that help build back the muscles and support the joints. Along with the administration of such feeds, you may also need to give medication based on the recommendation of your veterinarian. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are often given at this stage to the dogs to ease the inflammation. You should not opt for over-the-counter medications for this type of drug. It is advisable to do so only at the behest of your veterinarian’s advice. Alternatively, you can also try to ease the pain by making sure they rest more, applying a heating pad or an ice pack, using braces to hold their muscles and joints, avoid unnecessary jumps and running, or use a leash and walk slowly. You can also give them physical therapy through various techniques like balancing on a ball, or underwater walks.
6. Does Arthritis Shorten a Dog's Life?
Answer
Arthritis is a condition that requires long-term management. The conditions can deteriorate if not managed properly over time. It may also get better with the proper feed, treatment, and care. When such a condition is diagnosed by your dog’s veterinarian, get all the information from them about the feed requirements, precautionary measures, and medication to alleviate your dog from such a condition.

What is Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food?

Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food offers clinical nutrition proven to help improve your dog’s ability to run, walk and jump in as little as 21 days. It’s made in the USA with global ingredients you can trust, and was developed by Hill’s nutritionists and veterinarians. This food is also formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite and calcium oxalate crystals.

This therapeutic nutrition requires a prescription. Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how Prescription Diet foods can help your dog continue to enjoy a happy and active life.

Suitable for:

Dogs (Adult, with mobility issues)

Benefits:

  • Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food is a veterinary nutrition specially formulated by Hill’s nutritionists and veterinarians to support your dog’s joint health
  • This dry dog kibble is clinically proven to improve your dog’s ability to run, walk and jump in as little as 21 days
  • Helps preserve joint cartilage, enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate
  • Added L-carnitine helps build lean muscle
  • Clinically proven antioxidants support a healthy immune system

How does Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food work?

Enriched with omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine & chondroitin sulfate to help support joint health. It also includes clinically proven antioxidants and added L-carnitine. Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Dry Dog Food is a complete and balanced food that provides all the nutrition your dog needs.

Caution:

To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets & children.

How should I store this product?

Protect from moisture. Store in a cool, dry place.

See more

Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food Directions:

  • Ask your veterinarian for specific feeding instructions for your pet.
  • Daily Feeding Recommendations are only a guide and a place to start.
  • New to this food? Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food for 7 days or more.
  • Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry and wet foods.
  • Your pet's nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup.
Tip:

Incorporate Low-Impact Exercises: Support your dog's joint health by incorporating low-impact exercises into their routine alongside Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care. Activities like swimming or gentle walks can help maintain joint mobility without placing excessive strain on the joints. Consult with your veterinarian to establish an appropriate exercise plan tailored to your dog's specific needs and condition.

Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food Dosage:

Daily Feeding Recommendations: Adult Maintenance
Weight of Dog Amount
5 lbs. 5/8 cup
10 lbs. 1 cup
15 lbs. 1 1/3 cups
20 lbs. 1 2/3 cups
30 lbs. 2 1/4 cups
40 lbs. 2 2/3 cups
50 lbs. 3 1/4 cups
60 lbs. 3 2/3 cups
70 lbs. 4 cups
80 lbs. 4 1/2 cups
100 lbs. 5 1/3 cups
120 lbs. 6 1/4 cups

Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food Ingredients:

Average Nutrient Content
Nutrient Dry Matter*
Protein 20%
Fat 15.9%
Carbohydrate / NFE 55.4%
Crude Fiber 4.1%
Calcium 0.7%
Phosphorus 0.6%
Potassium 0.7%
Sodium 0.2%
Magnesium 0.134%
Vitamin C 157 ppm
Vitamin E 746 IU/kg
Total Omega-3 FA 3.6%
Total Omega-6 FA 3.08%
Average Nutrient Content References
*The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
Nutritional Adequacy Statement
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that ​Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.
Ingredients
Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Flaxseed, Chicken Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Fish Oil, Powdered Cellulose, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Threonine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, L-Tryptophan, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, L-Carnitine, Natural Flavors, Chondroitin Sulfate, Beta-Carotene
Caloric Content
3670 kcal/kg; 364 kcal/cup
Product Details
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What is Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food?

Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food offers clinical nutrition proven to help improve your dog’s ability to run, walk and jump in as little as 21 days. It’s made in the USA with global ingredients you can trust, and was developed by Hill’s nutritionists and veterinarians. This food is also formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite and calcium oxalate crystals.

This therapeutic nutrition requires a prescription. Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how Prescription Diet foods can help your dog continue to enjoy a happy and active life.

Suitable for:

Dogs (Adult, with mobility issues)

Benefits:

  • Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food is a veterinary nutrition specially formulated by Hill’s nutritionists and veterinarians to support your dog’s joint health
  • This dry dog kibble is clinically proven to improve your dog’s ability to run, walk and jump in as little as 21 days
  • Helps preserve joint cartilage, enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate
  • Added L-carnitine helps build lean muscle
  • Clinically proven antioxidants support a healthy immune system

How does Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food work?

Enriched with omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine & chondroitin sulfate to help support joint health. It also includes clinically proven antioxidants and added L-carnitine. Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Dry Dog Food is a complete and balanced food that provides all the nutrition your dog needs.

Caution:

To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets & children.

How should I store this product?

Protect from moisture. Store in a cool, dry place.

See more
How to use
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Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food Directions:

  • Ask your veterinarian for specific feeding instructions for your pet.
  • Daily Feeding Recommendations are only a guide and a place to start.
  • New to this food? Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food for 7 days or more.
  • Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry and wet foods.
  • Your pet's nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup.
Tip:

Incorporate Low-Impact Exercises: Support your dog's joint health by incorporating low-impact exercises into their routine alongside Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care. Activities like swimming or gentle walks can help maintain joint mobility without placing excessive strain on the joints. Consult with your veterinarian to establish an appropriate exercise plan tailored to your dog's specific needs and condition.

Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food Dosage:

Daily Feeding Recommendations: Adult Maintenance
Weight of Dog Amount
5 lbs. 5/8 cup
10 lbs. 1 cup
15 lbs. 1 1/3 cups
20 lbs. 1 2/3 cups
30 lbs. 2 1/4 cups
40 lbs. 2 2/3 cups
50 lbs. 3 1/4 cups
60 lbs. 3 2/3 cups
70 lbs. 4 cups
80 lbs. 4 1/2 cups
100 lbs. 5 1/3 cups
120 lbs. 6 1/4 cups
Ingredients
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Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food Ingredients:

Average Nutrient Content
Nutrient Dry Matter*
Protein 20%
Fat 15.9%
Carbohydrate / NFE 55.4%
Crude Fiber 4.1%
Calcium 0.7%
Phosphorus 0.6%
Potassium 0.7%
Sodium 0.2%
Magnesium 0.134%
Vitamin C 157 ppm
Vitamin E 746 IU/kg
Total Omega-3 FA 3.6%
Total Omega-6 FA 3.08%
Average Nutrient Content References
*The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
Nutritional Adequacy Statement
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that ​Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.
Ingredients
Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Flaxseed, Chicken Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Fish Oil, Powdered Cellulose, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Threonine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, L-Tryptophan, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, L-Carnitine, Natural Flavors, Chondroitin Sulfate, Beta-Carotene
Caloric Content
3670 kcal/kg; 364 kcal/cup
Q&A
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1. Is Hills Dog Food Good for Dogs?
Answer
Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Dry Dog Food is made with high-quality ingredients that take care of your dog’s nutritional health as well as his joints. The formulation is made by a board of veterinarians, nutritionists, doge breeders, and pet experts. They have made a recipe that is perfect to take care of your dog’s ailments as well as their nutritional requisites. Your veterinarian may recommend the feed for the same reason. It is one of best choices in the market among the commercially available dog feeds.
2. What Dog Food Is Best for Arthritis?
Answer
Dogs in a state of arthritis feel the pain among their joints and feel stressed while doing any activity or they avoid them completely. The dog’s body needs support in terms of aiding its muscles and bones to recover. Proteins are best suited for this job, they protect the joints and help strengthen the muscles. However, if your pet has been carrying a little extra weight, make sure to shed it off by helping them with lean protein sources. For this, you may choose any grass-fed meat, chicken, or turkey. Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Dry Dog Food is recommended by veterinarians during this stage as it contains the essential nutrients in the form of proteins that help build back the muscles and support the joints. You can use the same for your pets suffering from arthritis. Consult your veterinarian before you start the administration of this feed.
3. What Is the Best Natural Anti-Inflammatory for Dogs?
Answer
There are various natural remedies that help to aid in the process of recovery along with a specific diet plan. These botanical sources have pain-relieving as well as anti-inflammatory properties. The popular four are turmeric, Boswellia serrata, cinnamon, and hawthorn. Turmeric is one of the best-known medicinal herbs to help treat inflammation and joint pain. The benefits of curcumin, an active ingredient of turmeric, have been found to be effective among both humans and animals. Boswellia serrata helps inhibit the production of a type of leukotriene. This controls inflammation immune response. Cinnamon is found to relieve pain and inflammation related to joints. Hawthorn helps tackle joint pain caused by arthritis by stabilizing the proteins of the joints or collagens. These get destroyed by the inflammations.
4. Is It Ok to Walk a Dog With Arthritis?
Answer
Walking is one of the best exercises for a dog suffering from arthritis. However, it is also crucial how you make your dog do this. You should give your dog equal amounts of exercise every day. This action of yours helps build their muscles, which can better support their joints. As the fitness level increases and their health conditions improve, you can gradually increase the exercise time. It is advisable to have half an hour walk sessions with five to ten minutes duration walks. Help them get rest if they feel the need for it in between. The dogs may prefer the grassy surfaces more than the concrete ones. Keep experimenting with the surfaces while taking them out to walk.
5. How Can I Ease My Dogs Leg Pain?
Answer
The road to recovery from joint ailments takes time. Feeding the Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Joint Care Dry Dog Food can help your pet get the essential nutrients in the form of proteins that help build back the muscles and support the joints. Along with the administration of such feeds, you may also need to give medication based on the recommendation of your veterinarian. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are often given at this stage to the dogs to ease the inflammation. You should not opt for over-the-counter medications for this type of drug. It is advisable to do so only at the behest of your veterinarian’s advice. Alternatively, you can also try to ease the pain by making sure they rest more, applying a heating pad or an ice pack, using braces to hold their muscles and joints, avoid unnecessary jumps and running, or use a leash and walk slowly. You can also give them physical therapy through various techniques like balancing on a ball, or underwater walks.
6. Does Arthritis Shorten a Dog's Life?
Answer
Arthritis is a condition that requires long-term management. The conditions can deteriorate if not managed properly over time. It may also get better with the proper feed, treatment, and care. When such a condition is diagnosed by your dog’s veterinarian, get all the information from them about the feed requirements, precautionary measures, and medication to alleviate your dog from such a condition.
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