Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Feline Chicken & Vegetable Stew
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Cat Food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Prescription Diet k/d 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
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
Available in multiple wet forms & flavors to entice even the pickiest of eaters.
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Key Benefits
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Cat Food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Prescription Diet k/d 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
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
Available in multiple wet forms & flavors to entice even the pickiest of eaters.
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 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. 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)
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
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.
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
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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.
Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility Dog Food is a complete dietetic pet food for dogs for the reduction of excessive body weight and for the support of the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis in adult dogs. This dietetic pet food has a low energy density and a high level of EPA, total Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.
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Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Water, Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Rice, Rice Starch, Spinach, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Soy Protein Isolate, Fish Oil, Potassium Alginate, Soybean Oil, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Natural Flavor, 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.
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
70 kcal / 2.9 oz (82 g) can
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalProtein 5.8 % 29.8 % 6.8 g / 100 kcal Fat 4.7 % 24.4 % 5.6 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 7.4 % 38.1 % 8.7 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 0.6 % 3 % 0.7 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.15 % 0.76 % 173 mg / 100 kcal Phospohorus 0.09 % 0.48 % 110 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.21 % 1.09 % 250 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.05 % 0.25 % 57 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.011 % 0.057 % 13 mg / 100 kcal Taurine 0.08 % 0.43 % 97 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin C 29 ppm 149 ppm 3.4 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin E 145 IU/kg 746 IU/kg 17.05 IU / 100 kcal DHA 0.055 % 0.283 % 64.6 mg / 100 kcal EPA 0.06 % 0.31 % 70.8 mg / 100 kcal Omega-3-fatty acids 0.22 % 1.13 % 258 mg / 100 kcal Omega-6-fatty acids 0.79 % 4.05 % 925 mg / 100 kcal L-carnitine 117.6 ppm 605.7 ppm 13.84 mg / 100 kcal