DESCRIPTION
If your feline friend has early kidney disease, nourish her with the specialized nutrition of Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Early Support Chicken Dry Cat Food. Designed to meet the needs of cats with early kidney disease, its nutrition has been scientifically formulated to sustain your pal's kidney function and healthy body condition. This dry cat food is a great way to help your cat maintain muscle mass and promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing kidney stones. It contains antioxidants to help defend cells from free radical oxidation while promoting your cat's healthy immune system. With controlled amounts of phosphorus and sodium, it helps protect his kidney function, plus high-quality proteins provide 160% of his daily essential amino acid requirements. It also contains omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil to help fight inflammation and a high level of L-carnitine to support your furry companion's muscles.
Features:
Item Number: 5284286
Brand: Hill's Science Diet
Food Type: Dry
Breed Size: All
Life Stage: Adult, Senior
Nutritional Option: Prescription Diet
Health Consideration: This product requires a veterinary authorization
Flavor: Chicken
Weight: 4 lb
Cups Per Bag: 14.08
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Chicken, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Wheat Gluten, Pea Protein, Brown Rice, Flaxseed, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Oil, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, L-Arginine, Potassium Citrate, Betaine, Whole Grain Oats, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Iodized Salt, L-Carnitine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Threonine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (min) 29%
Crude Fat (min) 17%
Crude Fiber (min) 0.6%
Crude Fiber (max) 4%
Moisture (max) 8%
Caloric Content: 535 kcal/8 oz cup
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.
Weight of Cat Amount per Day (cups)
6 lbs 1/3
8 lbs 3/8
10 lbs 1/2
12 lbs 1/2
14 lbs 5/8
16 lbs 2/3
18 lbs 3/4
Transition Instructions:
A gradual transition to a new pet food is important to avoid digestive upset. To transition, mix your pet's current food with the new food. Over 7 days, gradually decrease the amount of the current pet food while increasing the amount of new pet food. In some cases, your veterinarian may recommend no transition ora shorter transition time.
