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Hill's Prescription Diet

k/d + j/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food

Product Description

Delicious clinical nutrition to help protect vital kidney function and increase mobility in dogs

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Primary Product Recommendation

Kidney Care, Joint Care

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  • Key Benefits

    The nutrition of Prescription Diet k/d + j/d Dry Dog Food with ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense, is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD). A proprietary blend of prebiotics activate the gut microbiome to reduce uremic toxins, slowing the progression of the disease and is clinically proven to improve & lengthen quality of life. 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 + j/d was developed with Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.), which is clinically tested to stimulate appetite & encourage food intake of 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 build muscle mass. 6



    This dry food has an irresistible chicken flavor that dogs love.


    These characteristics make Prescription Diet k/d + j/d, veterinary exclusive dry dog food, a useful nutritional aid for dogs with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD):


    KEY FEATURES Teneur KEY BENEFITS
    Phosphorus, Sodium Reduced Help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease.
    ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense Added A proprietary blend of prebiotics shown to activate the gut microbiome to reduce uremic toxins.
    Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.) for dogs Added Stimulates appetite in dogs with kidney disease and encourages food intake.
    Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) from fish oil Added Helps fight kidney and joint inflammation.
    Glucosamine & chondroitin sulfate Added Provides building blocks for cartilage repair.
    Essential Amino Acids Increased More than 130% of AAFCO minimum to help the dog's natural ability to build muscle mass.
    L-Carnitine Added Helps improve utilization of fat to avoid muscle breakdown for energy.

    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 + j/d Wet 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 disease AND degenerative joint disease. The nutrition of Prescription Diet k/d has been clinically proven to improve & lengthen quality of life.1-3,5-8


    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 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 canned formulas can be mixed or fed concurrently.


    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 g/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet k/d Dog Food

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

    References:

    1Jacob 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.


    2Jacob 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.


    3Hall 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.


    4Ephraim 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


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


    6Roush 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


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


    8Fritsch 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.

  • Feeding Guide

    How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.

    • Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient.

    • Daily Feeding Recommendations are only a guide and a place to start.

    • Grams are the most accurate form of measurement; cups are estimated from grams.

    • 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. Some dogs may need longer than 7 days to transition to a new food. Be patient and consistent.

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

    • Avoid transitioning to the new food during periods of illness or hospitalization. A food aversion may develop, causing decreased acceptance of the food when the dog is feeling better.

    Adult maintenance


    Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs) Amount per Day - cups (grams)
    5 (2,3) 3/8 (45)
    10 (4,5) 3/4 (90)
    15 (6,8) 1 (120)
    20 (9,1) 1 1/4 (155)
    30 (14) 1 2/3 (205)
    40 (18) 2 (245)
    50 (23) 2 1/3 (285)
    60 (27) 2 3/4 (335)
    70 (32) 3 (365)
    80 (36) 3 1/3 (405)
    100 (45) 4 (490)
    120 (54) 4 2/3 (570)

    Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Prescription Diet k/d + j/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat, Flaxseed, Chicken, Egg Product, Fish Oil, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Corn Gluten Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Pork Liver Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, Betaine, Lipoic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Whole Grain Oats, Choline Chloride, L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Calcium Sulfate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Iodized Salt, L-Tryptophan, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Glucosamine Hydrochloride, L-Carnitine, Chondroitin Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

    4011 kcal/kg 489 kcal/cup†

    Nutrient As Fed1% Dry Matter2% As Fed, Caloric Basis3g/100 kcal
    Protein 14.7 % 15.9 % 3.7 g / 100 kcal
    Fat 21.5 % 23.4 % 5.4 g / 100 kcal
    Carbohydrate / NFE 47.6 % 51.7 % 11.9 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Fiber 3.5 % 3.8 % 0.9 g / 100 kcal
    Calcium 0.78 % 0.85 % 194 mg / 100 kcal
    Phosphorus 0.26 % 0.29 % 66 mg / 100 kcal
    Potassium 0.77 % 0.83 % 191 mg / 100 kcal
    Sodium 0.18 % 0.2 % 46 mg / 100 kcal
    Magnesium 0.12 % 0.13 % 30 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin C 132 ppm 144 ppm 3.3 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin E 619 IU/kg 673 IU/kg 15.44 IU / 100 kcal
    Total Omega-3 FA 3.57 % 3.88 % 889 mg / 100 kcal

    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.

    References

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