Hills Prescription Diet Feline kd Kidney Care Chicken Pouches Wet 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 support of renal function in adult cats with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or temporary renal insufficiency
- Clinically proven to help protect vital kidney function, slow the progression of CKD and enhance your cat’s quality of life
- Studies show that cats with IRIS Stage 2 and 3 Kidney Disease fed this diet experienced no uremic episodes over a 2 year period
- Reduced sodium and phosphorus levels work to slow CKD progression by reducing the strain on the kidneys
- Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) from fish oil helps to ease kidney inflammation
- Essential amino acids and an increased calorie content supports muscle maintenance
- Contains B-complex vitamins to compensate for urinary losses associated with kidney disease
- Essential antioxidants help control cell oxidation and strengthen the immune system
- Increased levels of L-carnitine enhances fat utilisation and muscle maintenance
- S+OXSHIELD: Promotes a urinary environment unfavourable for the development of struvite and calcium oxalate crystals
- Can be used long-term for cats with kidney disease
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
Other Indications
- CKD IRIS Stage 1 (non-proteinuric)
- Urate & cystine urolith management
- General liver disorders
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Hepatic lipidosis (encephalopathic)
Contraindications:
- Growing kittens
- Pregnant or nursing cats
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
- Mixed Feeding: If feeding both wet and dry food, feed 1 pouch and 40g kibble OR 2 pouches and 20g kibble
- Recommended time of use: initially up to 6 months (2-4 weeks in cases of temporary renal insufficiency)
Feeding Guide
|
Cat Weight (kg) |
Pouches per day |
|
2 |
2 |
|
3 |
2 ½ |
|
4 |
3 |
|
5 |
3 ½ |
|
6 |
55g per kg |
Ingredients
Meat and animal derivatives (chicken 17%), derivatives of vegetable origin, cereals, various sugars, fish and fish derivatives, eggs and egg derivatives, oils and fats, minerals
Protein sources: Chicken, pork, salmon, dried egg whites
Analytical Constituents
Protein 6.2%, Fat content 4.6%, Crude fibre 0.53%, Crude ash 1.1%, Moisture 79.0%, Calcium 0.16%, Phosphorus 0.09%, Sodium 0.06%, Potassium 0.19%, Magnesium 0.01%; per kg: Vitamin A 12,286IU, Vitamin D3 199IU, Vitamin E 150mg, Vitamin C 25mg, Beta-carotene 0.5mg
Additives (per kg)
Nutritional additives
3b103 (Iron) 13.2mg, 3b202 (Iodine) 0.4mg, 3b405 (Copper) 2.2mg, 3b502 (Manganese) 2.9mg, 3b603 (Zinc) 33.9mg, coloured with natural caramel