Hills Prescription Diet Canine kd + Mobility Kidney Plus Joint Care Dry Dog Food
It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before and during the use of this product to determine the needs of your dog
- Prescribed by veterinarians for the nutritional management of dogs with chronic kidney disease and degenerative joint disease
- Formulated to help dogs suffering from chronic kidney disease AND degenerative joint disease
- Combines the nutrition of canine k/d Kidney Care and j/d Mobility Care prescription diets
- Clinically shown to improve the quality of life and increase mobility of your dog
- Improves mobility and the ability of your dog to run, walk, and jump in as little as 21 days
- Reduced phosphorus slows the progression of renal disease
- Lower sodium level controls clinical signs associated with ascites / oedema and hypertension
- Increased level of essential amino acids support your dog's natural ability to build muscle mass
- Added L-Carnitine supports fat utilisation as a source of energy
- Therapeutic levels of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, including EPA/DHA, help fight kidney and joint inflammation
- EAT - Enhanced Appetite Trigger - increases appetite and food intake
- Enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate to provide building blocks for cartilage repair
- Added antioxidants to promote a healthy immune system and brain function
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
- Chronic kidney disease and degenerative joint 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
Feeding Guide - Adult Maintenance
|
Dog Weight |
Cups |
Grams |
|
2.3 kg |
⅜ |
45 |
|
4.5 kg |
¾ |
90 |
|
6.8 kg |
1 |
120 |
|
9.1 kg |
1 ¼ |
155 |
|
14 kg |
1 ⅔ |
205 |
|
18 kg |
2 |
245 |
|
23 kg |
2 ½ |
305 |
|
27 kg |
2 ¾ |
335 |
|
32 kg |
3 ¼ |
395 |
|
36 kg |
3 ½ |
425 |
|
45 kg |
4 |
490 |
|
54kg |
4 ¾ |
580 |
Ingredients
Brewers Rice, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat, Chicken, Dried Beet Pulp, Powdered Cellulose, Soy Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavour, Fish Oil, Egg Product, Pork Liver Flavour, Lactic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Lipoic Acid, Potassium Citrate, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, L-Tryptophan, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Glucosamine Hydrochloride, L-Carnitine, Chondroitin Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Magnesium Oxide, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 12%, Crude Fat (min) 18%, Crude Fibre (max) 6%, Moisture (max) 10%, Phosphorus (max) 0.52%, Sodium (max) 0.33%, Carnitine (min) 200pm, Chondroitin Sulphate (min) 250 ppm, Glucosamine (min) 250 ppm, Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min) 1.75%
Metabolisable Energy
3907 kcal ME/kg or 476 kcal ME/cup