Hill's® Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine with Lamb

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The nutrition of Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine pet food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage dogs with kidney disease and is clinically proven to improve & lengthen quality of life.

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  • Key Benefits

    The nutrition of Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine pet food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage dogs with kidney disease and is clinically proven to improve & lengthen quality of life.


    These characteristics make Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine veterinary exclusive pet food useful as a nutritional aid for dogs with kidney or cardiovascular disease:


    Phosphorus & Sodium Reduced Help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease
    Essential Amino Acids Increased More than 130% of AAFCO minimum to help the dog's natural ability to build muscle mass daily
    L-carnitine Increased Helps support fat utilization as a source of energy, sparing muscles
    EPA/DHA fatty acids from fish oil Added Helps fight renal inflammation
    Antioxidants Added Defend cells from free radicals, promoting a healthy immune system.
    B-complex Vitamins Added Help compensate for urinary losses due to kidney disease.

    Made in our own USA facilities with U.S. and imported ingredients.

    * 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:

    Chronic kidney disease or early signs of cardiovascular disease

     

    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:

    A two-year clinical study of dogs with naturally occurring chronic kidney disease compared the effects of feeding the nutrition in Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine versus a typical adult grocery food:1

    • Delayed Onset of Clinical Signs -- Feeding Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine to dogs with early Stage 3 kidney disease (serum creatinine between 2 and 3.1 mg/dL) delayed onset of uremic crises by approximately 5 months.
    • Longer Survival Time -- Dogs with chronic kidney disease lived more than three times longer when fed Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine (median survival time).
    • Reduced Risk of Uremic Crises -- Dogs fed Hill's® Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine were 72% less likely to suffer clinical signs associated with kidney disease.2

     

    Additional Info:

    • Dogs fed the nutrition of Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine had slower progression of chronic kidney disease and a longer survival time. 1,2
    • Monitor the urine. Note: Urine pH of individual dogs may vary due to complicating factors such as time of feeding before urine collection, type of urine collection, individual animal variation, or test methodology.

    Other Products to Consider

    • For dogs with kidney disease: Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine comes in a variety of flavors and textures in both wet and dry food.
    • An alternative for dogs in early stage CKD is Prescription Diet® g/d® Canine 
    • For dogs with cardiovascular disease: Prescription Diet® g/d® Canine or Prescription Diet® h/d® Canine.
    • Prescription Diet® Treats are an excellent nutritional complement to Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine.

  • Feeding Guide

    How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.

    Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.

    • Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food, & treats exclusively.
    • Gradually transition to the new food over a 7 day period.

    Adult maintenance - using 13 oz (370 g) can

    Weight of Dog - lb (kg) Amount per Day
    5 lb (2,3 kg) 1/2 can
    10 lb (4,5 kg) 3/4 can
    15 lb (6,8 kg) 1 cans
    20 lb (9,1 kg) 1 1/3 cans
    30 lb (14 kg) 2 cans
    40 lb (18 kg) 2 1/3 cans
    50 lb (23 kg) 2 3/4 cans
    60 lb (27 kg) 3 1/4 cans
    70 lb (32 kg) 3 1/2 cans
    80 lb (36 kg) 4 cans
    100 lb (45 kg) 4 2/3 cans
    120 lb (54 kg) 5 1/3 cans

    Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's® Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine with Lamb provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    Water, Pork Liver, Corn Starch, Lamb, Chicken Fat, Dextrose, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Turkey, Powdered Cellulose, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, L-Threonine, Taurine, Egg Whites, L-Carnitine, L-Tryptophan, Beta-Carotene.

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

    421 kcal / 13 oz (370 g) can

    Nutrient As Fed1
    %    		 Dry Matter2
    %    		 As Fed, Caloric Basis3
    g/100 kcal
    Protein 4.1 16.2 3.6 g / 100 kcal
    Fat 6.7 26.3 5.9 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Fiber 1.0 3.9 0.9 g / 100 kcal
    Carbohydrate / NFE 12.2 47.7 10.7 g / 100 kcal
    Calcium 0.21 0.82 184 mg / 100 kcal
    Phosphorous 0.07 0.28 64 mg / 100 kcal
    Sodium 0.05 0.20 45 mg / 100 kcal
    Potassium 0.23 0.91 204 mg / 100 kcal
    Magnesium 0.039 0.152 34 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin C 26 ppm 104 ppm 2.33 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin E 241 IU/kg 945 IU/kg 21.19 IU / 100 kcal
    Total Omega-3 FA 0.58 2.29 514 mg / 100 kcal

    References:

    1Differs from label guarantees which are either maximums or minimums.
    2The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
    3Nutrient intake for every 100 kilocalories consumed.

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