Hills Prescription Diet Canine kd Kidney Care Chicken Dry Dog 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 dog
- Prescribed by veterinarians for the nutritional support of dogs with renal failure and renal insufficiency
- Specially formulated to support your dog's kidney health
- Clinically proven to improve quality of life in dogs
- Reduced phosphorus to help maintain healthy kidney function
- Reduced levels of protein to help reduce kidney workload
- Reduced sodium to help maintain normal blood pressure
- Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids to help blood flow to the kidneys
- Increased levels of B-complex vitamins to compensate for vitamin losses in the urine
- Added antioxidants to control cell oxidation and promote a healthy immune system
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
- Kidney disesase – renal failure and renal insufficiency
- Early heart disease
Contraindications:
- Cats
- Puppies
- Pregnant or lactating bitches
- Hyperlipidaemia
- History of, or at risk of ,pancreatitis
Feeding Directions
- It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use and during the period of use.
- Individual requirements will vary depending on pre-existing nutritional status and medical condition.
- Consult with the treating veterinarian to establish a feeding guide for the individual patient
- Grams are the most accurate form of measurement; cups are estimated from grams
- If feeding this food for the first time, mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food for 7 days or more
- Keep fresh water available at all times
- Your pet's nutritional needs may change as they age - ask your vet at every check-up
- If you receive the new bag, it is recommended to transition your dog to the new formula over a period of 7-10 days
Old Feeding Guide
|
Dog Weight (kg) |
Cups |
Grams |
|
2.3 |
1/2 |
50 |
|
4.5 |
7/8 |
85 |
|
6.8 |
1 ⅛ |
110 |
|
9.1 |
1 ½ |
150 |
|
14 |
2 |
200 |
|
18 |
2 ½ |
250 |
|
23 |
3 |
295 |
|
27 |
3 ⅓ |
330 |
|
32 |
3 ¾ |
370 |
|
36 |
4 |
395 |
|
45 |
4 ¾ |
470 |
|
54 |
5 ½ |
545 |
New Feeding Guide
|
Weight of Dog |
Cups |
Grams |
|
2.3 kg |
½ |
50 |
|
4.5 kg |
7/8 |
85 |
|
6.8 kg |
1 ¼ |
125 |
|
9.1 kg |
1 ½ |
150 |
|
14 kg |
2 |
200 |
|
18 kg |
2 ½ |
250 |
|
23 kg |
3 |
295 |
|
27 kg |
3 ⅓ |
330 |
|
32 kg |
3 ¾ |
370 |
|
36 kg |
4 ¼ |
420 |
|
45 kg |
5 |
495 |
|
54kg |
5 ⅔ |
560 |
Old Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Pork Fat, Cracked Pearled Barley, Chicken, Egg Product, Dried Beet Pulp, Whole Grain Sorghum, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Lactic Acid, L-Lysine, Pork Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, DL-Methionine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Threonine, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, 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
Protein 15.5%, Fat 23%, Crude Fibre 1.7%, Carbohydrate 54.5%, Calcium 0.86%, Phosphorus 0.33%, Sodium 0.19%, Potassium 0.84%, Magnesium 0.144%, Vitamin C 126 ppm, Vitamin E 730 IU/kg, Total Omega 3 FA 0.95%
Metabolisable Energy
4050 kcal/kg, 402 kcal/cup
New Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken, Egg Product, Dried Beet Pulp, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Fish Oil, Pork Liver Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Lactic Acid, L-Lysine, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, DL-Methionine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, L-Threonine, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, L-Carnitine, Magnesium Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 11.5%, Crude Fat (min) 17%, Crude Fibre (max) 4%, Moisture (max) 10%, Phosphorus (max) 0.5%, Sodium (max) 0.3%, Carnitine (min) 200 ppm, Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min) 0.4%
If you receive the new bag, it is recommended to transition your dog to the new formula over a period of 7-10 days