Nestlé Purina Petcare Company Voluntarily Recalls Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Dry Dog Food in the U.S. Due to Potentially Elevated Vitamin D.
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Naturals With Added Vitamins & Minerals Feline Formulas are made with a high level of protein and low level of carbohydrates to meet the unique needs of cats with GI conditions. They’re made with high-quality ingredients and formulated without corn, wheat, or artificial colors and flavors. The science behind our therapeutic diets represents a collaboration between Purina nutritionists, researchers and veterinarians.
Also available:
Chicken Meal, Soy Protein Isolate, Brewers Rice, Dried Egg Product, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Potato Protein, Brewers Dried Yeast, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Cassava Root Flour, Sodium Caseinate, Dried Whey, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Oil, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Bisulfate, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Pumpkin, Taurine, Zinc Proteinate, Choline Chloride, Salt, Dried Colostrum, Dl-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Copper Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Sodium Selenite. B-2563.
Crude Protein (Min) | 46.0% |
Crude Fat (Min) | 16.0% |
Crude Fiber (Max) | 3.0% |
Moisture (Max) | 12.0% |
Ash (Max) | 8.5% |
Calcium (Ca) (Min) | 0.95% |
Phosphorous (P) (Min) | 0.85% |
Zinc (Zn) (Min) | 215 mg/kg |
Vitamin A (Min) | 22,000 IU/kg |
Vitamin E (Min) | 195 IU/kg |
Taurine (Min) | 0.25% |
Carbohydrate* (Max) | 20.0% |
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO cat food nutrient profiles.
Use only as directed by your veterinarian.
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Naturals Feline Formulas provide complete and balanced nutrition for growth of kittens and maintenance of adult cats.
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
The following feeding program is recommended as a guideline only, with discretionary clinical adjustments made for environmental conditions, activity level, body condition and breed size. With your veterinarian's approval, offer increasing amounts of the new food with decreasing amounts of the old food.
Adult Cats:
Weight (lbs) | Weight (kg) | Approximate Number of 8 oz Cups/Day* |
3 - 5 | 1.4 - 2.3 | 1/8 - 1/4 |
6 - 8 | 2.7 - 3.6 | 1/4 - 3/8 |
9 - 12 | 4.1 - 5.4 | 3/8 - 5/8 |
13 - 16 | 5.9 - 7.3 | 5/8 - 3/4 |
17 - 20 | 7.7 - 9.1 | 3/4 - 1 |
21 - 25 | 9.5 - 11.3 | 1 - 1-1/8 |
* Using a standard 8 oz/250 ml measuring cup which contains approximately 136 g of EN GASTROENTERIC NATURALS feline formula.
* This daily amount should be divided into two or more meals fed throughout the day.
Provide adequate fresh water in a clean container daily. For your pet's health, see your veterinarian regularly.
CALORIC CONTENT (FED):
4253 kcal/kg, 582 kcal/cup
APPROXIMATE CUPS PER BAG:
33 cups (10 lb. bag)
20 cups (6 lb. bag)
For additional information about this diet, consult your veterinarian.