VET. PRESCRIPTION
- Food designed to support therapy in dogs of all breeds undergoing an acute hepatic condition clinically diagnosed by a veterinarian.
Adult · Senior
Cardiac
Therapeutic nutrition for cardiovascular health
Presentations
2 kg
Guaranteed analysis
Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis Table with minimum and maximum nutritional values certified by batch on a dry matter basis.
Values on a dry matter basis. See the full technical sheet for detailed analysis.
mín. 23.0%
Proteína cruda
mín. 14.0%
Grasa cruda
mín. 5.5%
Fibra cruda
máx. 6.5%
Cenizas
máx. 12.0%
Humedad
39.0%
E.L.N.
NUPEC® Cardiac
Degenerative mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most prevalent acquired heart disease in dogs. NUPEC® Cardiac is a complete and balanced food that addresses the pathophysiological changes of canine heart disease: sodium retention, protein hypercatabolism, and cardiac cachexia. Its formula combines moderate sodium restriction, high caloric density, highly digestible protein, omega-3 (EPA+DHA), L-carnitine, and taurine. Indicated from ACVIM stage B2, it supports heart rhythm stability and delays the progression of myocardial damage.
Available presentations
2 kg
Ingredients
Oats, sorghum, poultry fat, barley, chicken meat meal, corn gluten, natural chicken flavor, turkey meal, pea protein concentrate, beet pulp, fish hydrolysate, dried egg, animal plasma, fish oil, L-Arginine, L-Carnitine, L-Taurine, sodium, calcium, potassium, choline, magnesium, vitamin A supplement, cholecalciferol, DL-alpha tocopherol acetate, sodium bisulfite menadione complex, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin, D-biotin, calcium pantothenate, folic acid, organic iron, organic manganese, organic selenium, organic copper, organic zinc, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, Scutellaria baicalensis, Yucca schidigera extract, rosemary and tocopherols as preservatives.
Warnings
Not recommended for pregnant or lactating females, or for growing puppies.
- No unnecessary protein restriction. Unlike conventional formulas that reduce protein as a default, NUPEC® Cardiac maintains high levels of highly digestible protein (min. 23% DM) to preserve muscle mass, in line with ACVIM and WSAVA guidelines, which only recommend protein restriction when concurrent kidney disease is present.
- Designed to accompany the patient from ACVIM stage B2 through refractory congestive heart failure (D), without needing to change diets as the disease progresses.
- Cardioprotectants: taurine, L-carnitine, and omega-3 (EPA+DHA) present in the formula.
- Functional ingredients backed by veterinary medicine: Scutellaria baicalensis and Yucca schidigera extract as part of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory approach. High caloric density to offset the hypercatabolism and anorexia seen in cardiac patients.
CLINICAL INDICATIONS
- ✓Food designed to support therapy in adult dogs of all breeds undergoing a cardiac condition clinically diagnosed by a veterinarian.
RxPrescription-only product. Requires veterinary diagnosis and follow-up.
CLINICAL DIFFERENTIATORS
HEMODYNAMIC CONTROL
- MODERATE SODIUMReduces fluid retention
- ADEQUATE MAGNESIUMReduces the risk of arrhythmias
- ADEQUATE POTASSIUMStabilizes membrane potential
MYOCARDIAL ENERGY SUPPORT
- L-CARNITINETransports fatty acids into the mitochondria
- TAURINERegulates intracellular calcium
- LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX CARBOHYDRATESGlycemic stability for a favorable metabolic environment
ANTIOXIDANT PROTECTION OF THE CARDIOMYOCYTE
- Scutellaria baicalensisReduces chronic inflammatory processes and oxidative stress
- ORGANIC SELENIUMBoosts GPx, a key antioxidant enzyme in myocardial protection
- VITAMIN EProtects the cardiomyocyte cell membrane
CARDIOVASCULAR MODULATION
- EPA-DHAModulate ion channels, reducing arrhythmias
- ARGININEVasodilatory action. Reduces cardiac workload.
CLINICAL CHALLENGES AND NUTRITIONAL STRATEGY
Problem
Solution
Development of a catabolic state that promotes progressive muscle mass loss (cardiac cachexia); a condition associated with a worse prognosis.
Highly digestible, high biological quality proteins (chicken, turkey, fish, and egg) with essential amino acids to help maintain muscle mass.
Altered myocardial energy metabolism (lower efficiency in producing and using ATP). In advanced stages, reduced appetite and the catabolic state compromise energy intake and promote muscle mass loss.
A highly digestible diet with adequate energy density, using selected sources of carbohydrates and fats, that helps meet energy needs and limit body catabolism.
Sodium and water retention. Diuretic treatment can alter the balance of electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium, which are important for electrical and muscular function.
Moderately restricted dietary sodium that helps manage fluid retention, with controlled levels of potassium and magnesium that maintain adequate electrolyte balance. Supplemented with arginine, a precursor of nitric oxide, to support endothelial and vascular function.
Persistent oxidative stress and chronic inflammation contribute to cellular damage and the progression of cardiac dysfunction.
Omega-3s as cardioprotectants, with antiarrhythmic and anti-inflammatory effects, along with taurine and L-carnitine that optimize fat oxidation, stabilize electrical function, and reinforce the cardiac walls.
MECHANISM OF ACTION
How NUPEC® Cardiac works in the body
DECREASES PULMONARY CONGESTION AND EDEMA
PROMOTES HEART RHYTHM STABILITY
DELAYS THE PROGRESSION OF MYOCARDIAL DAMAGE
REDUCES CARDIAC FATIGUE
DOSING TABLE
| Description | Body weight | Daily amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adulto | 2 kg | 47 g - 2/5 taza |
| Adulto | 3 kg | 63 g - 3/5 taza |
| Adulto | 5 kg | 93 g - 1 taza |
| Adulto | 10 kg | 156 g - 1 1/2 taza |
| Adulto | 15 kg | 212 g - 2 tazas |
| Adulto | 20 kg | 263 g - 2 3/5 taza |
| Adulto | 25 kg | 311 g - 3 tazas |
| Adulto | 30 kg | 356 g - 3 1/2 taza |
| Adulto | 35 kg | 400 g - 4 tazas |
| Adulto | 40 kg | 442 g - 4 2/5 taza |
| Adulto | 45 kg | 483 g - 4 4/5 taza |
| Adulto | 50 kg | 523 g - 5 tazas |
| Adulto | 55 kg | 561 g - 5 3/5 taza |
| Adulto | 60 kg | 600 g - 5 4/5 taza |
Ration calculator
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47g
grams per day
Reference
Guideline values. Adjust according to the patient's clinical condition and veterinary recommendation.
Amount should be adjusted based on the patient's clinical condition. Consult with the attending veterinarian.
Dietary transition guide
General protocol for introducing NUPEC® CLINICAL formula
Day 1-3
75% previous food25% NUPEC® clinical
Day 4-6
50% previous food50% NUPEC® clinical
Day 7-9
25% previous food75% NUPEC® clinical
Day 10
0% previous food100% NUPEC® clinical
Any change in diet should be gradual. Mix the previous food with NUPEC® CARDIAC in a 3:1 ratio and gradually increase the amount. Keep in mind that each dog's nutritional needs vary depending on size, sex, breed, activity level, physiological stage, and ambient temperature. Consult your veterinarian
TECHNICAL RESOURCES — Cardiac
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VET. PRESCRIPTION
- Food designed to support therapy in adult dogs of all breeds undergoing a hepatic condition clinically diagnosed by a veterinarian.
VET. PRESCRIPTION
- Food designed to support therapy in adult dogs of all breeds undergoing a cardiac condition clinically diagnosed by a veterinarian.
VET. PRESCRIPTION
- This is a food designed to support therapy in adult dogs of all breeds undergoing a food allergy condition clinically diagnosed by a veterinarian.