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Intensive Care Canine

Scientifically formulated food that delivers nutrition when dogs need it most

Product highlights:

Designed for the critically ill dog
Semi-elemental nutrition for rapid and easy absorption
Stops or dramatically reduces diarrhea
High energy density of greater than 2kcal/ml
Powder easily mixes with water to flow down tube as small as 5-French
Meets AAFCO nutritional requirements for adult maintenance

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The first
semi-elemental diet designed for the critically ill canine

Developed by an expert panel of critical care veterinarians and nutritionists

Intensive Care Canine is crafted for dogs that are critically ill, have poor nutritional status, or recovering from surgery. This specialized formula contains hydrolyzed macronutrients along with prebiotics, stabilized vitamins, and chelated minerals, to provide rapid and efficient energy and nutrient absorption. When time is critical choose Intensive Care Canine.

Easy ways to feed

A flexible feeding system, EmerAid can be fed as a complete diet or supplement.
 EmerAid powder allows for a variety of feeding strategies to ensure maximum nutrition is reached.

Topper

Gravy

Slurry

Bites

Syringe/Tube

How to administer EmerAid IC Canine

Benefits

Hydrolyzed formula increases nutrition absorption
Highly digestible blend of fats, proteins, and simple carbohydrates
1-month shelf life after opening
Essential amino acids improve immune function and tissue repair
High protein content helps maintain or increase lean body weight
Balanced blend of fibers and prebiotics improves GI tract function
Semi-elemental nutrition minimizes risk of allergic reactions
Appealing texture and aroma so that animals readily lap it up
Flexible ways to feed provide options to entice animals to eat
High kcal/ml allows for smaller volumes and shorter feeding times
Flows smoothly down a 5 Fr tube without clogging

EmerAid® IC Canine is a therapeutic diet designed to be used only under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian or wildlife rehabilitator.

Indications

Cachexia Inappetance Anemia Pre- or post-operative feed Malabsorption/maldigestion Megaesophagus IBD Infectious disease Autoimmune disease Peritonitis Pancreatitis with normal TG Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) Parvovirus & HGE

Contraindications

Chronic kidney disease (IC can be fed to acute kidney disease patients for up to 2 months) Hepatic encephalopathy

Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Glucose Syrup Solids, Corn Starch, Corn Oil, Dried Hydrolyzed Casein, Canola Oil, Cooked Chicken, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Chicken Liver, Dried Whole Egg, Defatted Wheat Germ, Cellulose, L-Glutamine, Ground Limestone, Potassium Chloride, Glutamic Acid, Dextrose, Choline Chloride, Citric Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, L-Lysine, L-Threonine, L-Cysteine, Taurine, DL-Methionine, L-Tryptophan, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Copper Methionine Chelate, L-Carnitine, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherols, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude protein (min)	34.0%
Crude fat (min)	18.1%
Crude fiber (max)	3.3%
Moisture (max)	6.40%
Omega 3 fatty acids (min)	0.52%
Omega 6 fatty acids (min)	7.12%

Nutrient Profile

Nutrient	Dry Matter	Units	Per 100 kcal
ME	4173.00	kcal/kg
Protein	34.00	%	8.15 g/100 kcal
Fat	18.10	%	4.34 g/100 kcal
Fiber	3.30	%	0.79 g/100 kcal
Moisture	6.40	%	1.53 g/100 kcal
Calcium	1.30	%	0.31 g/100 kcal

Download the full nutrient profile (PDF)

Store EmerAid® Intensive Care HDN Canine in a cool, dry space. The shelf life of unopened EmerAid® Intensive Care HDN Canine is approximately 18 months from the date of manufacturing (see the “Best Before” label). Refrigerate after opening, and use EmerAid® Intensive Care HDN Canine within 1 month of opening. For more information, please visit Storage, Preparation, And Administration Of EmerAid

 ***WARNING*** EmerAid has been scientifically designed for extreme digestibility. Avoid contamination by handling the product carefully. Keep the powder dry until ready to mix with water, and use a clean, dry scoop. Do not cross-contaminate with scoops using non-EmerAid foods as contamination can cause harmful bacterial growth.

Standard mixing directions

Feeding style	EmerAid Powder (parts)*	Water** (parts)	ME*** (kcal/ml)
Syringe	3.5	2	2.26
Tube (10 Fr or larger)	2	2	1.69
Tube (5 Fr or 8 Fr)	1.5	2	1.36

* “Parts” indicate the proportions needed. To mix EmerAid, you can use the scoop provided, a syringe cap, any measuring implement of your choice as long as the proportions described above remain consistent

** Mix with hot water measuring 122°F (50°C)

*** Metabolizable energy when made as directed

Adult dogs

EmerAid Intensive Care HDN Canine is a therapeutic product to be used only under the supervision of a veterinarian. Begin with 25% to 30% of resting energy requirements and gradually adjust the volume and number of feedings based on patient condition. A volume of 5-10 ml/kg/feeding is generally well tolerated via esophagostomy or gastric tube. Resting energy requirements can be calculated using the following equation [70 x BW(kg)0.75].

When fed for longer than 1 month, supplement EmerAid Intensive Care HDN Canine daily with 1% fish oil on a dry matter basis. When EmerAid HDN is fed to lactating animals longer than 1 week, it is recommended that the diet be supplemented daily with 1% fish oil (DMB). The NRC recommends a level of 0.11 g/1,000 kcal ME of a combination of DHA and EPA for adult dogs.

In adult dogs, EmerAid® Intensive Care HDN™ Canine feeding recommendations are based on predicted resting energy requirements (RER)

BW (kg)	BW (lb)	RER (kcal/day)	Feed (G/day)b	Feed (ml/day)c
1	2.2	70	16.8	31
2	4.4	118	28.3	52
4	8.8	198	47.4	88
6	13.2	268	64.2	119
8	17.6	333	79.8	147
10	22	394	94.4	174
15	33	534	128	236
20	44	662	158.6	293
25	55	783	187.6	346
30	66	897	215	397
35	77	1007	241.3	446
40	88	1113	266.7	492
45	99	1216	291.4	538

Puppies

Puppies have relatively high energy requirements compared to adult dogs. Begin with 25% to 30% of daily energy requirements and gradually adjust the volume and number of feedings based on patient condition. A volume of 5-10 ml/kg/feeding is generally well tolerated via esophagostomy or gastric tube. Daily energy requirements can be calculated using the following equation [70 x BW(kg)0.75] x 3.

EmerAid Intensive Care HDN Canine meets or exceeds requirements for all life stages with the one exception of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) levels. When EmerAid HDN is fed to growing animals longer than 1 week, it is recommended the diet be supplemented daily with 1% fish oil (DMB). The NRC recommends a level of 0.13 g/1,000 kcal ME of a combination of DHA and EPA for both puppies.

In puppies, EmerAid Intensive Care HDN feeding recommendations are based on predicted daily energy requirements (DER)

BW (kg)	BW (lb)	Est DER (kcal/day)d	Max Fed (G/day)b	Max Fed (ml/day)c
0.2	0.4	63	15	28
0.4	0.9	106	25	47
0.6	1.3	143	34	63
0.8	1.8	178	43	79
1.0	2.2	210	50	39
1.8	4	328	79	145
2.7	6	445	107	197
3.6	8	552	132	244
4.5	10	653	156	289
6.8	15	885	212	392
9.1	20	1098	263	486
11.3	25	1298	311	574
13.6	30	1488	357	658
18.1	40	1846	442	817
22.7	50	2182	523	965
27.2	60	2502	600	1107

One month shelf life after opening

Goes through tubes as small as 5 Fr without clogging

Excellent for bolus tube feeding or syringe feeding (not recommended for CRI pumps)

Species-specific nutritional formulation

Essential and conditionally essential amino acids to meet the needs of the metabolically stressed patient

Lean body mass and wound healing promoted with high quality, easily digestible protein plus omega-3 fatty acids to aid in tissue synthesis

Enriched in branched chain amino acids to benefit muscle synthesis and repair

Hydrolyzed soy protein minimizes gastrointestinal hypersensitivity. These highly digestible macronutrients prevent and manage osmotic diarrhea, as is associated with completely elemental diets

Purified fiber sources to maintain intestinal motility and commensal microflora

Cellulose serves as a source of insoluble fiber and acts as a prebiotic

Higher fiber plus highly digestible soy protein means the incidence of diarrhea is lower than with other critical care formulas

Glutamine and arginine support immunity and antioxidant systems

Enterocyte health maintained and supported allowing for the maximum absorbable nutrition in the gastrointestinal tract

Synergistic antioxidants vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc and taurine to defend against oxidative stress

Casein supports digestion of fats and tissue synthesis while providing anxiolytic properties

L-tryptophan, a precursor for the synthesis of serotonin, to reduce stress

Dietary nucleotides provide RNA and DNA precursors to support the immune system, nourish the gastrointestinal tract, and assist in weight gain

Hydrolyzed starch supplies glucose, disaccharides, and oligosaccharides, which avoids the osmotic problems associated with feeding only glucose. Vital for the acute carbohydrate needs associated with debilitation.

Balanced electrolytes

Stabilized vitamins and chelated minerals

Free of artificial colors and preservatives

Naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid

Meets AAFCO nutritional requirements for adult maintenance