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 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Specially formulated to protect vital kidney function, slows the progression of CKD, and shown to improve quality of life
- Reduced phosphorus helps maintain healthy kidney function
- Reduced sodium content helps maintain normal blood pressure
- Contains fish oil which is high in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) to help reduce kidney inflammation
- Rich in essential Amino Acids to support lean muscle maintenance
- L-carnitine is added to help metabolise fat for energy
- Antioxidants are added to control cell oxidation and support immune health
- Increased levels of B-complex vitamins help compensate for vitamin losses in the urine
- Enhanced Apetite Trigger (EAT) technology - stimulates appetite and in turn increases your dog's intake of calories
- S/O Index - creates a urinary environment which is unfavourable for the production of struvite and calcium oxalate crystals
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
Primary Indications:
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD):
- IRIS Stage 2 (non-proteinuric)
- IRIS Stages 3-4
- All IRIS stages with proteinuria
- Acute kidney insult
- Uremic encephalopathy
- Leishmaniasis with concurrent CKD
Other Indications:
- CKD IRIS Stage 1 (non-proteinuric)
- Hepatic encephalopathy
Contraindications:
- Growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs
- Hyperlipidemia
- Pancreatitis, history of pancreatitis 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 |
½ |
50 |
|
4.5 |
⅞ |
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
|
Dog Weight |
Cups |
Grams |
|
2.3 kg |
½ |
50 |
|
4.5 kg |
⅞ |
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%
Calorie Content (calculated)
4001 kcal ME/kg or 397 kcal ME/cup
If you receive the new bag, it is recommended to transition your dog to the new formula over a period of 7-10 days