Royal Canin Veterinary Renal Dog (Dry Food)

Renal is a nutritionally balanced diet for adult dogs that require support for chronic or temporarily reduced renal function. The diet includes a low level of phosphorus and high quality, highly digestable proteins.

Formulated to support renal function in case of chronic kidney disease. Contains EPA and DHA, a complex of antioxidants and a low phosphorus level. During CKD, phosphorus is no longer eliminated effectively by the kidneys. A restriction in phosphorus intake is essential to slow down the development of renal disease. Feeding a diet with adapted fish oil (source of EPA/DHA) content is likely to improve the glomerular filration rate.

Features & benefits:
REDUCES RENAL WORKLOAD - Inadequate kidney workload may induce uremic crisis. An adapted content of high quality protein helps reduce kidney workload. Feeding protein well in excess of the minimum requirements leads to generation of nitrogen waste products, which accumulate in body fluids when renal excretory capacities are reduced.
METABOLIC EQUILIBRIUM - Chronic kidney disease can lead to metabolic acidosis. Formulated with alkalinizing agents. The kidneys are central to the maintenance of acid base balance. As renal function declines, the capacity to excrete hydrogen ions and reabsorb bicarbonate ions is reduced and metabolic acidosis ensues.

ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS: Protein: 14%, Fat content 18%, Crude ash 3.9%, Crude fiber 2.4%, Taurine 0.2%, Iron 114mg/kg, Thiamine 4.1mg/kg, Calcium 0.72%, Phosphorus 0.2%, Potassium 0.6%, Zinc 211mg/kg, Sodium 0.35%, Essential Fatty acids 4.08%, EPA and DHA 0.47%, Vitamin A 19000IU/kg, Vitamin C 200mg/kg, Vitamin D3 1000 IU/kg, Vitamin E 600mg/kg.

Recommended for: chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Not recommended for: pregnancy, lactation, growth, pancreatitis or history or pancreatitis, hyperlipidaemia.

Consult with your veterinarian to make sure Prescription Diet is the right food for your pet.