Hill's Prescription Diet - k/d Kidney Care Salmon Cat Wet Pouch 85gmX12

Hill's Prescription Diet - k/d Kidney Care Salmon Cat Wet Pouch

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

 Mixed Feeding