Hills Prescription Diet Feline K/D Kidney Care Dry Food

Hills Prescription Diet Feline kd Kidney Care Chicken Dry Cat Food

It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before and during the use of this product in order to determine the needs of your cat

• Prescribed by veterinarians for the nutritional support of cats with renal conditions, including Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• Shown to protect vital kidney function, decreases the progression of CKD, and enhances quality of life
• Increased levels of essential amino acids helps to sustain muscle mass  
• Enhanced Appetite Trigger (EAT) Technology increases appetite and food intake
• Reduced phosphorus helps maintain healthy kidney function, minimise stress on kidneys and slows the progression of CKD
• Reduced sodium helps maintain normal blood pressure and control clinical signs of fluid retention
• Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) from fish oil helps decrease kidney inflammation 
• B-complex vitamins help compensate for excess urinary losses
• Antioxidants are included to control cell oxidation and promote a healthy immune system
• L-carnitine helps to metabolise fat for energy and preserve muscle mass
• S/O Index - creates a urinary environment which is unfavourable for the production of struvite and calcium oxalate crystals 
• Kibble size: 9mm diameter

Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:

Primary Indications:

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): IRIS Stages 3-4, or All IRIS stages with proteinuria
• Acute kidney insult
• Uremic encephalopathy

Other Indications:

• CKD IRIS Stages 1-2 (non-proteinuric)
• Urate & cystine urolith management
• Hepatic encephalopathy
• Hepatic lipidosis (encephalopathic)

Contraindications:

• Kittens
• Pregnant or nursing cats

Ingredients

Chicken, Brown Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Chicken Fat, Brewers Rice, Pea Protein, Chicken Liver Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Egg Product, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Citrate, L-Arginine, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, L-Tryptophan, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 25.5%, Crude Fat (min) 20%, Crude Fibre (max) 6%, Moisture (max) 8%, Phosphorus (max) 0.75%, Sodium (max) 0.37%, Carnitine (min) 200 ppm, Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min) 0.5%

Calorie Content (calculated)

4184 kcal ME/kg (534 kcal ME/cup)