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How To Use EmerAid® Sustain® Canine

The Enhanced Bland Diet™ for dogs. Sustain Canine is a therapeutic diet developed by veterinarians and nutritionists. Sustain Canine is scientifically designed to support canines that are underweight, recovering from critical illness, or suffering from chronic medical conditions.

Available in 100 g, 400 g, and 2 kg bags.

Standard mixing directions

Input the weight of the animal and number of feeds per day
Species and Age



Per Feed Quantities:
(Scoops are to the nearest 1/10 scoop)

RER (kcal / day):
0
RER (kcal / feed):
0

Scoops of EmerAid Intensive Care Per Feed:
0
Grams of EmerAid Intensive Care Per Feed:
0
Water (scoops)
0
Water (mL)
0
Syringe
Water (scoops)
0
Water (mL)
0
10 Fr
Water (scoops)
0
Water (mL)
0
5 - 8 Fr
Water (scoops)
0
Water (mL)
0
HDN bites
Water (scoops)
0
Water (mL)
0
Gravy
Water (scoops)
0
Water (mL)
0
Bowl
Standard mixing directions
Feeding styleEmerAid Powder (parts)*Water** (parts)ME*** (kcal/ml)
Syringe3.522.21
Tube (10Fr or larger)221.93
Tube (5Fr or 8Fr)221.67

* “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® Sustain® Canine is a therapeutic product to be used only under the supervision of a veterinarian. Begin with 25% to 30% of the resting energy requirement 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. Calculation for Resting Energy Requirement: RER = [70 x BW(kg)0.75]

In adult dogs, EmerAid® Sustain® 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
12.27016.132
24.411827.353
48.819845.790
613.226861.9121
817.633376.9156
102239491.0178
1533534123.3242
2044662152.9300
2555783180.9354
3066897207.2406
35771007232.6456
40881113257.1504
45991216280.9550
Puppies

Puppies have relatively high energy requirements when compared to adult dogs. EmerAid® Sustain® Canine meets or exceeds requirements for all canine life stages. 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.

In puppies, EmerAid® Sustain® 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
0.20.446314.529
0.40.9010624.548
0.61.314333.065
0.81.817841.181
1.02.221048.595
1.84.032875.8148
2.76.0445102.8201
3.68.0552127.5250
4.510.0653150.8295
6.815.0885204.4400
9.120.01098253.6497
11.325.01298299.8587
13.630.01488343.7673
18.1401846426.4835
22.7502182504.0987
27.2602502577.91132

Evaluate the patient’s feeding response

Did the patient accept this feeding well? Does the food appear to be tolerated by the patient’s GI tract?
If yes, increase the volume fed gradually over the course of two to three feedings. Frequency and volume should be adjusted based upon patient response.

Long-term feeding

Patients requiring long-term (4+ weeks) nutritional support may remain on EmerAid® Intensive Care. If the patient is able to tolerate more whole nutrients they may gradually be transitioned to EmerAid® Sustain® Recovery Nutrition, under the direction of a veterinarian. EmerAid® Sustain™ Canine is indicated for patients recovering from a critical illness but are not ready for their normal diet.