VET. PRESCRIPTION
- Food designed to support therapy in adult cats of all breeds undergoing a cardiac condition clinically diagnosed by a veterinarian.
Adult
FELINE Cardiac
Therapeutic nutrition for cardiovascular health
Presentations
1.5 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.
39.0%
Proteína cruda
14.0%
Grasa cruda
4.0%
Fibra cruda
8.5%
Cenizas
12.0%
Humedad
22.5%
E.L.N.
NUPEC® FELINE Cardiac
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most prevalent heart disease in cats, with a pathophysiology distinct from that of dogs, requiring a species-specific formulation. NUPEC® Feline Cardiac provides high protein to preserve muscle mass, mandatorily supplemented taurine, marine-sourced EPA+DHA as a functional cardioprotective ingredient, and moderate sodium restriction. Designed for adult cats with clinically diagnosed heart disease, it supports nutritional management from early stages (ACVIM B1) through congestive heart failure, helping to delay the progression of myocardial damage.
Available presentations
1.5 kg
Ingredients
Rice, poultry fat, casein, dried egg, fish hydrolysate, potato protein, coconut oil, beet pulp, fish oil, natural chicken flavor, chicory inulin, chicken meat meal, L-arginine, L-isoleucine, cellulose, L-valine, choline, taurine, sodium, potassium, calcium, lysine, L-carnitine, methionine, vitamin A supplement, cholecalciferol, alpha-tocopherol acetate, sodium bisulfite menadione complex, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, biotin, vitamin C, calcium pantothenate, folic acid, organic iron, organic manganese, organic selenium, organic zinc, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, Silymarin, Yucca schidigera extract, rosemary and tocopherols as preservatives.
Warnings
Not recommended for pregnant or lactating females, or for growing kittens.
- High protein (min. 39% DM) to preserve the obligate carnivore's muscle mass, preventing the cardiac cachexia characteristic of feline patients.
- Taurine supplemented mandatorily as a core pillar of the formula, not as a secondary additive — addressing the cat's absolute dietary dependence on this amino acid.
- EPA+DHA from a direct marine source, designed specifically to compensate for the Δ6-desaturase enzyme deficiency in felines, which prevents them from efficiently converting plant-based fatty acids.
- L-carnitine and L-arginine declared as part of the active cardioprotective approach.
CLINICAL INDICATIONS
- ✓Food designed to support therapy in adult cats 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
- RESTRICTED SODIUMReduces fluid retention
- ADEQUATE MAGNESIUMReduces the risk of arrhythmias
- ADEQUATE POTASSIUMPrevents diuretic-induced hypokalemia and avoids arrhythmias
FELINE MYOCARDIAL ENERGY SUPPORT
- TAURINEImproves myocardial contractile efficiency
- L-CARNITINEReduces cardiac fatigue
- LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX CARBOHYDRATESGlycemic stability for a favorable metabolic environment
ANTIOXIDANT PROTECTION OF THE HYPERTROPHIC 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 AND ANTITHROMBOTIC MODULATION
- EPA-DHAProtect the endothelium, reducing the risk of thrombi
- ARGININEVasodilatory action. Improves myocardial perfusion
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® FELINE Cardiac works in the body
MAINTENANCE OF ELECTROLYTE BALANCE
REDUCTION OF CARDIAC FATIGUE
DECREASES THE RISK OF ARTERIAL THROMBOEMBOLISM
DELAYS THE PROGRESSION OF MYOCARDIAL DAMAGE
DOSING TABLE
| Body weight | Daily amount |
|---|---|
| 2 kg | 45 g (1/2 taza) |
| 3 kg | 60 g (2/3 taza) |
| 4 kg | 75 g (4/5 taza) |
| 5 kg | 87 g (1 taza) |
| 6 kg | 100 g (1 taza) |
Ration calculator
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45g
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
Days 1-3
75% previous food25% NUPEC® clinical
Days 4-6
50% previous food50% NUPEC® clinical
Days 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® FELINO CARDIAC in a 3:1 ratio and gradually increase the amount. Keep in mind that each cat's nutritional needs vary depending on size, sex, breed, activity level, physiological stage, and ambient temperature. Consult your veterinarian.
TECHNICAL RESOURCES — FELINE Cardiac
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