Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew (Renal Health)

Kidneys role is to filter waste and toxins from the blood, and maintain the normal balance of fluid and minerals within the body. As pets are getting older, damage to kidney tissues may occur. This process is irreversible, and will lead to further loss of kidney function. Renal dogs may also experience loss of appetite and their caloric intake might decline, which may lead eventually to loss of muscle mass.

Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians developed Prescription Diet® k/d®, clinical nutrition to support your dog's kidney health. In fact, The nutrition of Prescription Diet® k/d® is clinically proven to improve & lengthen quality of life.

How it works:
Controlled phosphorus & low sodium
High level of essential amino acids - The building blocks of muscle protein
Therapeutic levels of L-Carnitine and Omega-3 fatty acids

How it helps:
Protects vital kidney & heart function
Boosts vitality & energy
Supports your dog's natural ability to build lean muscle daily

Additional info:

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.

INGREDIENTS: Water, Chicken, Carrots, Rice, Chicken Fat, Pork Liver, Rice Starch, Dextrose, Green Peas, Sugar, Egg Whites, Fish Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Beet Pulp, Potassium Alginate, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Potassium Citrate, Choline Chloride, Brewers Dried Yeast, L-Lysine, Guar Gum, Calcium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Vitamin D3 Supplement), Monosodium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, L-Threonine, Taurine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, L-Carnitine, L-Arginine, Calcium Carbonate, Beta-Carotene.