Hills Prescription Diet Feline kd Kidney Care Chicken Vegetable Stew Canned 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 the nutritional support of cats with renal conditions
- High quality and reduced levels of protein to help reduce kidney workload and limit recurrence of urate and cystine uroliths
- Increased energy from non-protein sources ensures adequate energy
- Sustained muscle mass – ideal protein content and essential amino acids supports lean muscle maintenance
- Controlled phosphorus to help maintain healthy kidney function, minimise stress on kidneys and slow progression of kidney disease
- Reduced sodium to help maintain normal blood pressure and control clinical signs of fluid retention
- Effective levels of omega-3 fatty acids to improve kidney blood flow, fight kidney inflammation and support kidney health
- Increased levels of B-complex vitamins to compensate increased urinary losses
- Antioxidants to control cell oxidation, support kidney function and promote a healthy immune system
- Increased soluble fibre to decrease ammonia reabsorption and urea levels in the blood
- S/O Index - Promotes a urinary environment that decreases the risk of struvite and calcium oxalate crystal development (targets a urinary pH of 6.6 – 6.9)
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
- Kidney disease
- Heart disease
- Urate urolithiasis
- Cystine urolithiasis
Contraindications:
- Kittens
- Pregnant or lactating queens
- Cats with sodium depletion
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
|
Cat Weight (kg) |
Cans per Day |
|
2.7 |
2 ½ |
|
3.6 |
3 |
|
4.5 |
3 ½ |
|
5.4 |
4 ½ |
|
6.4 |
5 |
|
7.3 |
5 ½ |
|
8.2 |
6 |
Ingredients
Water, Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Rice, Rice Starch, Spinach, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavour, Powdered Cellulose, Soy Protein Isolate, Fish Oil, Potassium Alginate, Soybean Oil, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Natural Flavour, Choline Chloride, Guar Gum, Potassium Citrate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Calcium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Threonine, Potassium Chloride, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate), L-Carnitine, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Calcium Carbonate
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein, Min. 4%; Crude Fat, Min. 3%; Crude Fibre, Max. 1.5%; Moisture, Max. 85%
Calorie Content
850 kcal ME/kg 70ME/ 82gm can