Canine EmerAid HDN Basic Use Guide

“HIGHLY DIGESTIBLE NUTRITION” IS A SEMI-ELEMENTAL THERAPEUTIC DIET SCIENTIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE CRITICALLY ILL dog.

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Emeraid Intensive care for Canines

EmerAid Intensive Care HDN Canine or “Highly Digestible Nutrition” is a semi-elemental therapeutic diet developed by veterinarians and nutritionists for the critically ill canine. EmerAid Intensive Care HDN Canine provides easily absorbable and highly digestible amino acids, hydrolyzed proteins, fats, and simple carbohydrates. Available in 100 g, 400 g and 2 kg pouches.

Standard Mixing Directions
Beakers

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

beagle 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)a

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

bulldog puppy 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)^e	Max Fed (ml/day)^f
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	93
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