Available in 100-gram, 400-gram, and 2-kg pouches

Sustain^® Feline

Scientifically formulated food that delivers nutrition when cats need it most

Product highlights:

Scientifically designed to support felines recovering from critical illness
Highly digestible with more whole ingredients than the Intensive Care
Transitions the debilitated cat from intensive care nutrition to normal feeding
Stops or dramatically reduces diarrhea
Developed by an expert panel
30-day shelf life

Sustain^® Feline is a therapeutic diet scientifically designed to support felines that are recovering from critical illness, suffering from chronic medical conditions, or underweight. It is also designed to transition the debilitated cat from intensive care nutrition to normal feeding. As a recovery diet, it contains more whole nutrients than EmerAid^® Intensive Care Feline. Developed by an expert panel, including critical care veterinarians and nutritionists, this therapeutic diet is easily absorbed and highly digestible.

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 Sustain Feline

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-hydrolyzed nutrition minimizes risk of allergic reactions
Appealing texture and smell 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 5Fr tube without clogging

EmerAid^® Sustain^® Feline is indicated for patients recovering from a critical illness but are not ready for their normal diet.

Indications

Convalescence Malnutrition Cachexia Anorexia or poor appetite Pre- or post-operative feed Failure to thrive or gain weight Acute kidney disease Neglect Severe parasitic infestations Infectious disease Autoimmune disease Anemia Peritonitis Malabsorption/maldigestion

Contraindications

Chronic kidney disease Hepatic encephalopathy

Ingredients: Cooked Chicken, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Dried Chicken Liver, Corn Oil, Canola Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Hydrolyzed Casein, Dried Whole Egg, Defatted Wheat Germ, Glucose Syrup Solids, Cellulose, Potassium Chloride, Ground Limestone, Inulin, Magnesium Sulfate, Dextrose, Choline Chloride, Citric Acid (A Preservative), DL-Methionine, Taurine, L-Lysine, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Copper Methionine Chelate, L-Carnitine, Ascorbic Acid (A Preservative), Zinc Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Manganous Oxide, Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin D3 Supplement.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude protein (min)	40.1%
Crude fat (min)	35.6%
Crude fiber (max)	3.0%
Moisture (max)	5.6%
Omega 3 fatty acids (min)	0.60%
Omega 6 fatty acids (min)	9.06%

Nutrient Profile

Nutrient	Dry Matter	Units	Per 100 kcal
ME	5025.00	kcal/kg
Protein	40.10	%	7.98 g/100 kcal
Fat	35.60	%	7.08 g/100 kcal
Fiber	3.00	%	0.60 g/100 kcal
Moisture	5.60	%	1.11 g/100 kcal
Calcium	1.35	%	0.27 g/100 kcal
Phosphorus	1.05	%	0.21 g/100 kcal
Potassium	0.90	%	0.18 g/100 kcal
Chloride	0.79	%	0.16 g/100 kcal
Magnesium	0.15	%	0.03 g/100 kcal
Sodium	0.33	%	0.07 g/100 kcal
Iron	368.58	mg/kg	7.33 mg/100 kcal
Manganese	15.00	mg/kg	0.30 mg/100 kcal
Copper	20.00	mg/kg	0.40 mg/100 kcal
Zinc	100.00	mg/kg	1.99 mg/100 kcal
Vitamin A	10163.41	IU/kg	202 IU/100 kcal
Vitamin D3	950.13	IU/kg	19 IU/100 kcal
Vitamin E	82.80	IU/kg	2 IU/100 kcal
Vitamin K	49.80	IU/kg	1 IU/100 kcal
Biotin	0.36	mg/kg	0.01 mg/100 kcal
Choline	3150.03	mg/kg	62.67 mg/100 kcal
Folic Acid	60.83	mg/kg	1.21 mg/100 kcal
Niacin	178.22	mg/kg	3.55 mg/100 kcal
Panto Acid	48.92	mg/kg	0.97 mg/100 kcal
Pyridoxine	12.58	mg/kg	0.25 mg/100 kcal
Riboflavin	16.16	mg/kg	0.32 mg/100 kcal
Thiamin	8.00	mg/kg	0.16 mg/100 kcal
Vitamin B12	2.10	mg/kg	0.04 mg/100 kcal
Vitamin C	117.76	mg/kg	2.34 mg/100 kcal
Lysine	3.51	%	0.70 g/100 kcal
Methionine	1.18	%	0.23 g/100 kcal
Taurine	0.20	%	0.04 g/100 kcal
Linoleic, n-6	9.06	%	1.80 g/100 kcal
Linolenic, alpha n-3	0.60	%	0.12 g/100 kcal
20:4 arachidonic	0.25	%	0.05 g/100 kcal

Store EmerAid^® Sustain^® Feline in a cool, dry space. The shelf life of unopened EmerAid^® Sustain^® Feline is indicated by the “Best Before” date, which is 18 months from the manufacturing date. Refrigerate after opening, and use EmerAid^® Sustain^® Feline within 1 month of opening. For more information, please visit Storage, Preparation, And Administration Of EmerAid

***WARNING*** EmerAid^® Sustain^® Feline has been scientifically designed to be highly digestible. 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	2.54
Tube (10Fr or larger)	2	2	1.84
Tube (5Fr or 8Fr)	1.5	2	1.53

* “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 cats

EmerAid^® Sustain^® Feline is a therapeutic product to be used under the supervision of a veterinarian. Begin with 25% to 30% of daily caloric 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. The following equation can be used to calculate resting energy requirement: RER = [70 x BW(kg)0.75] .

EmerAid^® Sustain^® Feline feeding recommendations based on predicted resting energy requirements (RER) in adult cats

BW (kg)	BW (lb)	RER (kcal/day)	Feed (G/day)	Feed (ml/day)
1	2.2	70	14	28
2	4.4	118	23	46
3	6.6	160	32	63
4	8.8	198	39.4	86
6	13.2	268	53.3	115
8	17.6	333	66.3	143
9	19.8	364	72.4	155
10	22.0	394	78.4	169
12	26	451	89.7	178
14	31	507	100.9	199

Kittens

Kittens have relatively high energy requirements when compared to adult cats. EmerAid^® Sustain^® Feline meets or exceeds requirements for all life stages. Begin with 25% to 30% of daily caloric 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^® Sustain^® Feline feeding recommendations based on predicted daily energy requirements (DER) in the average kitten.

BW (kg)	BW (lb)	RER (kcal/day)	Feed (G/day)	Feed (ml/day)
0.05	0.11	22.21	4	9
0.1	0.25	37.34	7	15
0.2	0.44	62.80	12	25
0.4	0.90	105.62	20	42
0.6	1.3	143.16	25	56
0.8	1.8	177.64	35	70
1.0	2.2	210.00	40	83
1.8	4	328.24	60	129
2.7	6	444.78	85	175
3.6	8	552.04	105	217

One month shelf life after opening

Goes through tubes as small as 5Fr 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