Hills Prescription Diet Feline kd Kidney Care Salmon 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 the nutritional support of cats with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- 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
- Ideal for long-term feeding for cats with kidney disease
Indications:
Primary Indications:
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- IRIS Stages 3-4 All
- All IRIS stages with proteinuria
- Acute kidney insult
- Uremic encephalopathy
Other Indications:
- CKD IRIS Stage 1 (non-proteinuric)
- IRIS Stage 2 (non-proteinuric)
- Urate & cystine urolith management
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Hepatic lipidosis (encephalopathic)
Contraindications
- Growing kittens
- Pregnant or nursing cats
Ingredients
Meat and animal derivatives, derivatives of vegetable origin, fish and fish derivatives (salmon 4%), cereals, various sugars, eggs and egg derivatives, minerals, oils and fats
Protein sources: Chicken, pork, salmon, dried egg whites
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein 6.4%, Fat content 5.0%, Crude fibre 0.53%, Crude ash 1.2%, Moisture 78.5%, Calcium 0.16%, Phosphorus 0.11%, Sodium 0.06%, Potassium 0.20%, Magnesium 0.01%; per kg: Vitamin A 11,464IU, Vitamin D3 319IU, Vitamin E 185mg, Vitamin C 25mg, Beta-carotene 0.5mg
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
Wet Food Only
|
Cat Weight (kg) |
Pouches per day |
|
2 |
2 |
|
3 |
2 ½ |
|
4 |
3 |
|
5 |
3 ½ |
|
6 |
4 |
|
7+ |
55g per kg |
Mixed Feeding
|
Cat Weight |
With 40g Dry Food |
With 20g Dry Food |
|
4kg |
1 Pouch |
2 Pouches |