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Hill's Prescription Diet

k/d Cat Food

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Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Dry Cat Food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Prescription Diet k/d Dry Cat Food is clinically proven to help protect vital kidney function, slowing the progression of the disease and is clinically proven to improve & lengthen quality of life.1,2,3,5

Prescription Diet k/d Dry Cat Food contains a proprietary technology, Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.) for cats which is clinically proven to stimulate appetite and increase caloric intake of cats with kidney disease.2,6,7

In addition to high levels of essential amino acids and L-Carnitine, increasing caloric intake will support the cat's natural ability to build muscle mass daily.2,4


This dry food is made with chicken and has an irresistible taste that cats love.6,7

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  • Key Benefits

    Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Dry Cat Food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Prescription Diet k/d Dry Cat Food is clinically proven to help protect vital kidney function, slowing the progression of the disease and is clinically proven to improve & lengthen quality of life.1,2,3,5

    Prescription Diet k/d Dry Cat Food contains a proprietary technology, Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.) for cats which is clinically proven to stimulate appetite and increase caloric intake of cats with kidney disease.2,6,7

    In addition to high levels of essential amino acids and L-Carnitine, increasing caloric intake will support the cat's natural ability to build muscle mass daily.2,4


    This dry food is made with chicken and has an irresistible taste that cats love.6,7


    These characteristics make Prescription Diet k/d cat food, a useful nutritional aid for cats with kidney disease:

    KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS
    Phosphorus & Sodium Reduced Helps slow the progression of chronic kidney disease
    Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.) Technology for cats. Added Stimulates appetite in cats with kidney disease and increases calorie intake
    Omega-3s (EPA/DHA) from fish oil Added Helps fight kidney inflammation
    Essential Amino Acids Increased Help the cat's natural ability to maintain muscle mass daily
    L-Carnitine Increased Helps improve utilization of fat to avoid muscle breakdown for energy
    Antioxidants Added Defend cells from free radical oxidation, promoting a healthy immune system.
    B-complex vitamins Added Help compensate for urinary losses due to kidney disease.

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    100% Satisfaction Guarantee We're confident your pet will enjoy Hill's™ Prescription Diet™ foods. We're so confident that we offer a 100% money-back guarantee.*

    * 100% Satisfaction Guarantee - if you are unsatisfied for any reason, return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

    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)

     

     

    Not Recommended For:

    Growing kittens, pregnant or nursing cats.

    Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:

    A 2-year clinical study of cats with naturally occurring chronic kidney disease compared the effects of feeding the nutrition of Prescription Diet k/d versus a typical adult grocery food. Cats with IRIS stage 2 and 3 kidney disease (serum creatinine between 2.1-4.5 mg/dL) fed Prescription Diet k/d had no uremic episodes, while 26% of the control group experienced uremic crises. There were significantly less CKD-related deaths in the group of cats fed Prescription Diet k/d (0%) compared with the group of cats fed the maintenance control food (22%).1


    A 6 month clinical study demonstrated that cats with CKD consuming Prescription Diet k/d had a significant increase in body weight and no change in lean body mass, while cats with CKD fed a positive control food had significant loss of body weight and lean body mass. Cats also consumed 23 per cent more calories when fed Prescription Diet k/d as compared with cats fed the positive control food.2


    A prospective study involving 128 cats with various stages of CKD fed Prescription Diet k/d for 12 months demonstrated that 94% of cats successfully transitioned onto the food, while 89% of cats moderately or extremely liked the food and 68% of cats were moderately or extremely enthusiastic while eating the food. Markers of kidney function were stable and pet parent assessed quality of life improved.3


    Cats eating Prescription Diet k/d maintained their body condition and body weight.4


    A retrospective study demonstrated that cats with CKD fed Prescription Diet k/d dry had significantly longer median survival time and lower serum creatinine levels (18.1 months, 242 umol/l) as compared to cats with CKD fed a non-therapeutic food (8.5 months, 277 umol/l).5


    The only renal solution with breakthrough Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.) Technology for cats, proven to significantly increase appetite in cats with chronic kidney disease.6,7

     

     

    Additional Info:

    Prescription Diet k/d has increased dietary buffering capacity. This helps counteract the tendency for metabolic acidosis, a common complication as kidney disease progresses.


    Ideal for long-term feeding of cats with kidney disease.

    Dry and canned formulas can be mixed or fed concurrently.


    Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T) for cats: Proprietary technology clinically proven to stimulate appetite and increase caloric intake of cats with kidney disease.

    S+OXSHIELD: Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals


    Other Products to Consider

    - For patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) IRIS Stage 2 (non-proteinuric), IRIS Stages 3-4, and all IRIS stages with proteinuria: Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Cat Food

    - For patients with CKD and concurrent osteoarthritis: Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Cat Food

    - For patients with acute kidney insult: Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Cat Food, Prescription Diet k/d Early Stage Cat Food

    - For patients with uremic encephalopathy: Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Cat Food

    - For patients with urate or cystine urolithiasis: Prescription Diet k/d Early Stage Cat Food, Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Cat Food

    - For patients with early Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) IRIS Stage 1 (non-proteinuric): Prescription Diet k/d Early Stage Cat Food, Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Cat Food

    - For patients with general liver disorders or hepatic encephalopathy, including hepatic lipidosis: Prescription Diet l/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet k/d Early Stage Cat Food


    References:

    1. Ross SJ, Osborne CA, Kirk CA et al., Clinical evaluation of dietary modification for treatment of spontaneous chronic kidney disease in cats, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2006; 229 (6): 949-957.


    2. Hall et al, Cats with IRIS stage 1 and 2 chronic kidney disease maintain body weight and lean muscle mass when fed food having increased caloric density, and enhanced concentrations of carnitine and essential amino acids. Veterinary Record, 2018. doi: 10.1136/vr.104865 DMS 10000130867


    3. Fritsch et al, Acceptance and effects of a therapeutic renal food in pet cats with chronic kidney disease. Vet Rec Open 2015;2:e000128. doi:10.1136/vetreco-2015-000128


    4. Kirk, CA, Hickman MA., Dietary protein requirement of cats with spontaneous renal disease (Abstr) J Veterinary Intern Med. 2000: 14 (3) 351


    5. Plantinga et al, Retrospective study of the survival of cats with acquired chronic renal insufficiency offered different commercial diets. Veterinary Record; 2005; 157, 185-187


    6. Jewell et al, Taste Preference in Cats is Influenced by Physiological State. Abstract: FASEB J April 2015 29:755.1


    7. Only dry foods contain E.A.T. Technology. Hill's Data on File.


  • Feeding Guide

    How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.

    Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient.

    Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight.

    Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food & pouches exclusively.


    This is only a guide. Grams are the most accurate form of measurement. Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.

    Gradually transition to this new food for 7 days or more.


    Adult maintenance

    Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - grams
    2 35
    3 45
    4 55
    5 65
    6 75
    7+ 12 per kg

    Adult maintenance

    Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - 82 g cans Amount per Day - grams
    2 1 + 15 g
    3 1 + 30 g
    4 1 + 40 g
    5 1 + 50 g
    6 1 + 60 g
    7+ 1 + 10 g per kg

    Adult maintenance

    Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - 156 g cans Amount per Day - grams
    2 0.5 + 10 g
    3 0.5 + 25 g
    4 1 + 15 g
    5 1 + 25 g
    6 1 + 35 g
    7+ 1 + 7 g per kg

    Adult maintenance

    Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - 85 g pouches Amount per Day - grams
    2 1 + 15 g
    3 1 + 25 g
    4 1 + 40 g
    5 1 + 50 g
    6 1 + 60 g
    7+ 1 + 9 g per kg

    Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET k/d Cat Food flavoured with Chicken is a complete dietetic pet food for support of renal function in case of chronic or temporary renal insufficiency in adult cats. This food has a low level of phosphorus and a restricted level of protein but of high quality.

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    COMPOSITION: Cereals, vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats (fish oil 1.6%), meat and animal derivatives (chicken 5%), eggs and egg derivatives, derivatives of vegetable origin, minerals. Protein sources: Maize gluten meal, chicken and turkey meal, pea protein, dried whole eggs, rice protein concentrate. ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense prebiotic blend (1.1%): Betaine, oat bran, fructo-oligosaccharides.

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    4215 kcal/kg (422 kcal/cup)

    Nutrient As Fed1
    %    		 Dry Matter2
    %    		 As Fed, Caloric Basis3
    g/100 kcal
    Moisture 4 %
    Protein 28.6 % 30 % 6.8 g / 100 kcal
    Fat 21.5 % 22.5 % 5.1 g / 100 kcal
    Carbohydrate / NFE 39.5 % 41.4 % 9.4 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Fiber 0.9 % 1 % 0.2 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Ash 4.9 % 5.1 % 1.2 g / 100 kcal
    Soluble Fiber 0.9 % 0.9 % 0.2 g / 100 kcal
    Calcium 0.7 % 0.74 % 167 mg / 100 kcal
    Phospohorus 0.47 % 0.49 % 110 mg / 100 kcal
    Potassium 0.72 % 0.75 % 170 mg / 100 kcal
    Sodium 0.23 % 0.24 % 55 mg / 100 kcal
    Magnesium 0.062 % 0.065 % 15 mg / 100 kcal
    DL-methionine 1.2 % 1.25 % 284 mg / 100 kcal
    Taurine 0.22 % 0.23 % 52 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin A 8797 IU/kg 9212 IU/kg 209 IU / 100 kcal
    Vitamin C 97 ppm 101 ppm 2.3 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin D 773 IU/kg 810 IU/kg 18.3 IU / 100 kcal
    Vitamin E 611 IU/kg 640 IU/kg 14.5 IU / 100 kcal
    Thiamine (Vitamin B1) 24 ppm 26 ppm 0.6 mg / 100 kcal
    Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 12.3 ppm 12.9 ppm 0.29 mg / 100 kcal
    Niacin (Vitamin B3) 143 ppm 150 ppm 3.4 mg / 100 kcal
    Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 10.3 ppm 10.8 ppm 0.24 mg / 100 kcal
    Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) 36.6 ppm 38.3 ppm 0.87 mg / 100 kcal
    Folic acid (Vitamin B9) 2.56 ppm 2.68 ppm 0.06 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) 0.16 ppm 0.16 ppm 3.7 mcg / 100 kcal
    Biotin (Vitamin B7) 0.42 ppm 0.44 ppm 0.01 mg / 100 kcal
    Alpha-Linolenic acid 0.27 % 0.28 % 63.1 mg / 100 kcal
    DHA 0.182 % 0.19 % 43.2 mg / 100 kcal
    EPA 0.258 % 0.27 % 61.2 mg / 100 kcal
    Omega-3-fatty acids 0.83 % 0.87 % 197 mg / 100 kcal
    Omega-6-fatty acids 3.44 % 3.61 % 817 mg / 100 kcal
    Beta-carotene 2.23 ppm 2.33 ppm 0.05 mg / 100 kcal
    L-carnitine 573.2 ppm 600.2 ppm 13.6 mg / 100 kcal
    Glucosamine 330 ppm 345 ppm 8 mg / 100 kcal
    Chondroitin sulphate 306 ppm 320 ppm 7 mg / 100 kcal

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