A clinical diet designed for nutritional support during convalescence in adult dogs and adult cats.
Three main product benefits:
- Highly digestible to promote optimal nutrient absorption.
- Energy dense to provide needed calories.
- High fat to provide energy density.
Feeding guide:
Purina® Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets CN Critical Nutrition Canine and Feline formulas are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs and cats. The following feeding program is recommended as a guideline only, with discretionary clinical adjustments based on the patient’s condition and nutritional status. CN Critical Nutrition may be fed free-choice or by syringe or tube feeding. It is recommended that a vet’s opinion is sought before use or before extending the period of use.
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CN CRITICAL NUTRITION CANINE |
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FEEDING GUIDE* (DOG) |
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Daily feeding amounts for hospitalised dogs (RER) |
Daily feeding amounts for maintenance (MER) |
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Weight (kg) |
kcal/day |
Approximate Number of 5.5-oz. Cans/Day** |
kcal/day |
Approximate Number of 5.5-oz. Cans/Day** |
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2.3 |
131 |
5/8 |
243 |
1-1/8 |
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4.5 |
216 |
1 |
381 |
1-3/4 |
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6.8 |
295 |
1-3/8 |
502 |
2-3/8 |
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9.1 |
367 |
1-3/4 |
610 |
2-7/8 |
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13.6 |
496 |
2-3/8 |
799 |
3-3/4 |
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18.2 |
617 |
2-7/8 |
971 |
4-5/8 |
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22.7 |
728 |
3-1/2 |
1126 |
5-3/8 |
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27.3 |
836 |
4 |
1274 |
6 |
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36.4 |
1037 |
4-7/8 |
1545 |
7-3/8 |
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45.5**** |
1226 |
5-3/4 |
1794 |
8-1/2 |
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* Adjustments must be made for environmental conditions, activity level, body condition and breed size. As reflected in the feeding tables, smaller breed dogs can require 15% to 25% more kilocalories per pound of body weight than larger breed dogs. Provide fresh water in a clean container daily. |
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** This daily amount should be divided into several small meals throughout the day. |
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CN CRITICAL NUTRITION FELINE |
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FEEDING GUIDE* (CAT) |
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Daily feeding amounts for hospitalised cats (RER) |
Daily feeding amounts for maintenance (MER) |
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Weight (kg) |
kcal/day |
Approximate Number of 5.5-oz. Cans/Day** |
kcal/day |
Approximate Number of 5.5-oz. Cans/Day** |
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1.4 |
90 |
3/8 |
90 |
3/8 |
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2.3 |
131 |
5/8 |
138 |
5/8 |
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3.6 |
183 |
7/8 |
216 |
1 |
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4.5 |
216 |
1 |
270 |
1-1/4 |
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5.4 |
248 |
1-1/8 |
324 |
1-1/2 |
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6.3 |
278 |
1-3/8 |
378 |
1-3/4 |
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7.2 |
308 |
1-1/2 |
432 |
2 |
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9.1 |
367 |
1-3/4 |
546 |
2-5/8 |
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11.4**** |
434 |
2 |
684 |
3-1/4 |
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*Adjustments must be made for environmental conditions, activity level, and body condition. Provide fresh water in a clean container daily. |
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**This daily amount should be divided into several small meals throughout the day. |
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