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Hill's Prescription Diet

k/d + Mobility Dog Food

 

 

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Hill's Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility Dry Dog Food with ActivBiome + Kidney Defense is specially formulated by nutritionists and veterinarians to help manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD). Its nutrition is clinically proven to help protect vital kidney function, slowing the progression of the disease and improving and lengthening quality of life. It includes a proprietary blend of prebiotics that nourishes the gut microbiome to reduce harmful waste products within the intestinal tract due to impaired kidney function. 1,2,3,4

This nutrition has therapeutic levels of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and is enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to help preserve joint cartilage and increase mobility. 5,6,7,8

Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility Dry Dog Food contains a proprietary technology, Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.) for dogs, which is clinically proven nutrition that encourages appetite and increases caloric intake in dogs with kidney disease. 9,10

In addition to high levels of essential amino acids and L-Carnitine, increasing caloric intake will support the dog's natural ability to maintain muscle mass daily. 6

This dry food has an irresistible taste dogs love.

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  • Key Benefits

    Hill's Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility Dry Dog Food with ActivBiome + Kidney Defense is specially formulated by nutritionists and veterinarians to help manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD). Its nutrition is clinically proven to help protect vital kidney function, slowing the progression of the disease and improving and lengthening quality of life. It includes a proprietary blend of prebiotics that nourishes the gut microbiome to reduce harmful waste products within the intestinal tract due to impaired kidney function. 1,2,3,4

    This nutrition has therapeutic levels of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and is enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to help preserve joint cartilage and increase mobility. 5,6,7,8

    Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility Dry Dog Food contains a proprietary technology, Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.) for dogs, which is clinically proven nutrition that encourages appetite and increases caloric intake in dogs with kidney disease. 9,10

    In addition to high levels of essential amino acids and L-Carnitine, increasing caloric intake will support the dog's natural ability to maintain muscle mass daily. 6

    This dry food has an irresistible taste dogs love.


    These characteristics make Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility a useful nutritional aid for dogs with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD):

    KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS
    Phosphorus & Sodium Reduced Helps slow the progression of chronic kidney disease
    Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.) Technology for dogs Added Encourages appetite and increases caloric intake in dogs with kidney disease
    Omega-3s (EPA/DHA) from fish oil Added Helps fight kidney and joint inflammation
    Antioxidants & B-complex vitamins Added Promotes healthy immune system
    Essential Amino Acids Increased Help the dog's natural ability to maintain muscle mass daily
    L-Carnitine Increased Helps improve utilization of fat to avoid muscle breakdown for energy

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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):

    • with concurrent osteoarthritis
    • IRIS Stage 2 (non-proteinuric)
    • IRIS Stages 3-4
    • All IRIS stages with proteinuria

    - Acute kidney insult

    - Uremic encephalopathy

    - Leishmaniasis with concurrent CKD


    Other Indications:

    - CKD IRIS Stage 1 (non-proteinuric)

     

     

    Not Recommended For:

    Growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs.

    Patients with hyperlipidemia, pancreatitis, history of pancreatitis or at risk of pancreatitis.


    Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:

    Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility Dry Dog Food combines the nutrition of Prescription Diet k/d and j/d. This food has been specially formulated to help manage dogs suffering from chronic kidney diesase AND degenerative joint disease. The nutrition of Prescription Diet k/d has been clinically proven to improve & lengthen quality of life. 1,2,3

    For additional information on the research behind Prescription Diet k/d and j/d please refer to the separate product pages for these products.

     

     

    Additional Info:

    Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility 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 dogs with kidney disease and degenerative joint disease.

    Dry and wet formulas can be mixed or fed concurrently.

    Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T) for dogs: Proprietary technology clinically proven to stimulate appetite and increase caloric intake of dogs 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 Dog Food

    - For patients with acute kidney insult: Prescription Diet k/d Dog Food

    - For patients with uremic encephalopathy: Prescription Diet k/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet u/d Dog Food

    - For patients with early Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) IRIS Stage 1 (non-proteinuric): Prescription Diet k/d Dog Food

    - For patients with leishmaniasis with concurrent CKD: Prescription Diet k/d Dog Food


    References:

    1 Jacob F, Polzin DJ, Osborne CA, et al. Clinical evaluation of dietary modification for treatment of spontaneous chronic renal failure in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2002; 220:1163-70.

    2 Jacob F, Osborne CA, Polzin DJ, et al. Effect of Dietary Modification on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) in Dogs with Spontaneous Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)(abstr), J Vet Intern Med. 2004;18(3):417.

    3 Hall J, Fritsch D, Yerramilli M, et al. A longitudinal study on the acceptance and effects of a therapeutic renal food in pet dogs. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr. 2017;1–11.

    4 Ephraim E and Jewell DE, Effect of Added Dietary Betaine and Soluble Fiber on Metabolites and Fecal Microbiome in Dogs with Early Renal Disease. Metabolites 2020, 10, 0370; doi:10.3390/metabo10090370

    5 Roush et al, Multicenter veterinary practice assessment of the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on osteoarthritis in dogs. JAVMA 2010; 236:59-66.

    6 Roush et al, Evaluation of the effects of dietary supplementation with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on weight bearing in dogs with osteoarthritis. JAVMA 2010; 236:67-73

    7 Fritsch et al, Dose - Titration Effects of Fish Oil in Osteoarthritic Dogs. JVIM 2010; 24: 1020-1026.

    8 Fritsch et al, A multicenter study of the effect of dietary supplementation with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on carprofen dosage in dogs with osteoarthritis. JAVMA 2010; 236:535-539.

    9 Fritsch, D & Jewell D. A food with controlled protein and phosphorus has beneficial effects for dogs with varying stages of renal disease. (Abstr.) Proceedings ACVIM, Nashville, TN 2014:1079

    10 Hill's Data on File. Clinical Report: Fritsch, D.A., Canine E.A.T. Technology Re-substantiation Plan for k/d dry new technology 2023.


  • 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 & Hill's treats 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 Dog — kgs Amount per Day - grams
    1 30
    2 45
    4 80
    5 95
    10 155
    20 265
    30 355
    40 445
    50 525
    60+ 10 per kg

    Adult maintenance

    Weight of Dog — kgs Amount per Day - 354 g cans Amount per Day - grams
    1 0.25 + 5 g
    2 0.25 + 25 g
    4 0.5 + 35 g
    5 0.5 + 50 g
    10 1 + 70 g
    20 1 + 175 g
    30 2 + 185 g
    40 2 + 270 g
    50 2 + 350 g
    60+ 2 + 7 g per kg

    Adult maintenance

    Weight of Dog — kgs Amount per Day - 370 g cans Amount per Day - grams
    1 0.25 + 0 g
    2 0.25 + 20 g
    4 0.5 + 25 g
    5 0.5 + 50 g
    10 1 + 65 g
    20 1 + 175 g
    30 2 + 175 g
    40 2 + 265 g
    50 2 + 315 g
    60+ 2 + 7 g per kg

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    COMPOSITION: Cereals, seeds, oils and fats (fish oil 3%), eggs and egg derivatives, meat and animal derivatives, derivatives of vegetable origin, vegetable protein extracts, minerals, molluscs and crustaceans. Protein sources: Dried whole eggs, pea protein. ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense prebiotic blend (1.1%): Betaine, oat bran, fructo-oligosaccharides.

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    4022 kcal/kg (402 kcal/cup)

    Nutrient As Fed1
    %    		 Dry Matter2
    %    		 As Fed, Caloric Basis3
    g/100 kcal
    Moisture 8 %
    Protein 14 % 15.3 % 3.5 g / 100 kcal
    Fat 20.9 % 22.8 % 5.2 g / 100 kcal
    Carbohydrate / NFE 50.2 % 54.8 % 12.5 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Fiber 2.1 % 2.3 % 0.5 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Ash 4.4 % 4.8 % 1.1 g / 100 kcal
    Soluble Fiber 1.4 % 1.5 % 0.3 g / 100 kcal
    Calcium 0.62 % 0.68 % 154 mg / 100 kcal
    Phospohorus 0.28 % 0.31 % 70 mg / 100 kcal
    Potassium 0.7 % 0.77 % 175 mg / 100 kcal
    Sodium 0.16 % 0.18 % 40 mg / 100 kcal
    Magnesium 0.11 % 0.12 % 27 mg / 100 kcal
    Taurine 0.12 % 0.13 % 30 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin A 8465 IU/kg 9252 IU/kg 210 IU / 100 kcal
    Vitamin C 103 ppm 113 ppm 2.57 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin D 731 IU/kg 799 IU/kg 18.2 IU / 100 kcal
    Vitamin E 626 IU/kg 684 IU/kg 15.56 IU / 100 kcal
    Thiamine (Vitamin B1) 73 ppm 80 ppm 1.8 mg / 100 kcal
    Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 6.2 ppm 6.8 ppm 0.15 mg / 100 kcal
    Niacin (Vitamin B3) 34 ppm 37 ppm 0.8 mg / 100 kcal
    Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 3.2 ppm 3.5 ppm 0.08 mg / 100 kcal
    Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) 28.3 ppm 30.9 ppm 0.7 mg / 100 kcal
    Folic acid (Vitamin B9) 14.25 ppm 15.58 ppm 0.35 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) 0.11 ppm 0.13 ppm 2.9 mcg / 100 kcal
    Biotin (Vitamin B7) 0.25 ppm 0.28 ppm 0.01 mg / 100 kcal
    DHA 0.33 % 0.36 % 81.9 mg / 100 kcal
    EPA 0.474 % 0.518 % 117.8 mg / 100 kcal
    EPA + DHA 0.803 % 0.878 % 0.2 g / 100 kcal
    Omega-3-fatty acids 3.56 % 3.89 % 884 mg / 100 kcal
    Omega-6-fatty acids 3.48 % 3.81 % 866 mg / 100 kcal
    Beta-carotene 1.52 ppm 1.66 ppm 0.04 mg / 100 kcal
    L-carnitine 461.3 ppm 504.2 ppm 11.47 mg / 100 kcal
    Glucosamine 501 ppm 547 ppm 12 mg / 100 kcal
    Chondroitin sulphate 317 ppm 346 ppm 8 mg / 100 kcal

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