Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Tuna Food for Chronic Kidney Diseases in Cats Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Dry Cat Food is specially formulated by nutritionists and veterinarians to help manage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Prescription Diet k/d Dry Cat Food has been clinically shown to help protect vital kidney function, slow disease progression and clinically shown to improve and lengthen quality of life. 1,2,3,5 . Prescription Diet k/d dry cat food contains a patented technology, Enhanced Appetite Trigger (EAT) for cats that are clinically proven to stimulate appetite and increase caloric intake in cats with kidney disease. In addition to the high levels of essential amino acids and L-Carnitine, the increased caloric intake will support the cat's natural ability to build muscle mass on a daily basis. 2.4 This dry food is made with tuna and has an irresistible flavour that cats love. These characteristics make Prescription Diet k/d cat food a useful nutritional aid for cats with kidney disease: KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS phosphorus and sodium Reduced Helps slow the progression of kidney disease. Enhanced Appetite Trigger (EAT) technology for cats. Added Stimulates appetite in cats with kidney disease and increases calorie intake Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) from fish oil Increased Helps fight inflammation of the kidneys Essential amino acids Increased Supports cats' natural ability to regenerate lean muscle mass. L-carnitine Increased Helps improve fat utilization to prevent muscle breakdown for energy Antioxidants Added Defends cells from free radical oxidation, promoting a healthy immune system. B complex vitamins Added Help to compensate for urine losses due to kidney disease. Indications: Chronic kidney disease (CKD): IRIS stage 2 (non-proteinuric) IRIS States 3-4 All IRIS states with proteinuria acute renal failure uremic encephalopathy Other indications: - CKD IRIS stage 1 (non-proteinuric) - Urate and ciprostol - Management of urate and cystine uroliths - General liver disorders - Hepatic encephalopathy - Hepatic lipidosis (encephalopathic) Not recommended for: kittens. Pregnant and lactating females. Sodium-depleted cats. FEEDING GUIDE How to adjust the amount of food to maintain the ideal weight? Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient. Adjust food amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. Reinforce with customers feeding exclusively Prescription Diet dry food, canned food and Hill's candy. This is just a guide. Grams are the most precise way of measuring. Monitoring your patient's condition will ensure that the nutritional recommendation provides the best results. Gradual transition to this new food for 7 days or more. Adult maintenance Guide for mixed feeding: Weight - kgs Daily amount - 156g cans Daily amount - grams 2 0.5 + 10g 3 0.5 + 20g 4 one + 10g 5 one + 20g 6 one + 30g 7+ one + 6g per kg Prescription Diet k/d Feline is a complete dietary food to help kidney function in case of chronic or transient kidney failure in adult cats. This dietary food is low in phosphorus and limited in protein, but of high quality.