Hill's Prescription Diet
k/d Stew for Dogs
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense is specially formulated by nutritionists and veterinarians to help manage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Prescription Diet k/d is clinically proven to help protect vital kidney function, slowing the progression of the disease and is clinically proven to improve and lengthen quality of life. 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
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. 5
This food is made with chicken and added vegetables and has an irresistible taste that dogs love.
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Key Benefits
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense is specially formulated by nutritionists and veterinarians to help manage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Prescription Diet k/d is clinically proven to help protect vital kidney function, slowing the progression of the disease and is clinically proven to improve and lengthen quality of life. 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
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. 5
This food is made with chicken and added vegetables and has an irresistible taste that dogs love.
These characteristics make Prescription Diet k/d dog food a useful nutritional aid for dogs with kidney disease:
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS Phosphorus & Sodium Reduced Help 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 dog'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. B-complex vitamins Added Help compensate for urinary losses due to kidney disease. 
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Indications:
Primary Indications:
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD):
- IRIS Stages 3-4
- All IRIS stages with proteinuria
- Acute kidney insult
- Uraemic encephalopathy
- Leishmaniasis with concurrent CKD
Other Indications:
- CKD IRIS Stages 1-2 (non-proteinuric)
- Hepatic encephalopathy
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:
Feeding the nutrition of Prescription Diet k/d to dogs with early IRIS Stage 3 chronic kidney disease for 2 years versus a typical adult grocery food was associated with significant benefits including significantly delayed onset of uremic crises by approximately 5 months, living 3 times longer, and improved quality of life (72% less likely to suffer clinical signs associated with kidney disease).1,2
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 dogs with kidney disease.
Dry and wet 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 Dog Food
- For patients with CKD and concurrent osteoarthritis: Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Dog Food
- For patients with acute kidney insult: Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Dog Food
- For patients with uremic encephalopathy: Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility 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+Mobility Dog Food
- For patients with hepatic encephalopathy: Prescription Diet l/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet u/d Dog Food
- For patients with leishmaniasis with concurrent CKD: Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility 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 C, Polzin D. Effect of dietary modification on health-related quality of life (HRQL) in dogs with spontaneous chronic renal failure. (Abstr) Proceedings ACVIM, Minneapolis, MN 2004:828.
3 Hall J. et al, A longitudinal study on the acceptance and effects of a therapeutic renal food in pet dogs with IRIS-Stage 1 chronic kidney disease. 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 Hill's Data on File. Clinical Report of feeding studies to validate the increased caloric intake and taste acceptance for Prescription Diet k/d Canine among dogs with renal insufficiency.
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