Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET
k/d Cat Food
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Cat Food
In addition to high levels of essential amino acids and L-Carnitine, increasing caloric intake will support the cat's natural ability to build muscle mass daily. 2
Available in multiple wet forms & flavors to entice even the pickiest of eaters.
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Key Benefits
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Cat Food
with ActivBiome+Kidney Defense is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Prescription Diet k/d Cat Food is clinically proven to help protect vital kidney function, slowing the progression of the disease and is clinically proven to improve & lengthen quality of life.Includes a proprietary blend of prebiotics that nourishes the gut microbiome to reduce harmful waste products within the intestinal tract due to impaired kidney function. 1-5 In addition to high levels of essential amino acids and L-Carnitine, increasing caloric intake will support the cat's natural ability to build muscle mass daily. 2
Available in multiple wet forms & flavors to entice even the pickiest of eaters.
These characteristics make Prescription Diet k/d cat food, a useful nutritional aid for cats with kidney disease:
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS Phosphorus & Sodium Controlled Help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense Added A proprietary blend of prebiotics shown to nourish the gut microbiome to reduce uremic toxins Omega-3s (EPA/DHA) from fish oil Added Helps fight kidney inflammation Essential Amino Acids Increased 165% of FEDIAF recommended minimum levels to help the cat's natural ability to maintain muscle mass daily. L-Carnitine Increased Helps improve utilization of fat to avoid muscle breakdown for energy Antioxidants Added Defend cells from free radical oxidation, promoting a healthy immune system. B-complex vitamins Added Help compensate for urinary losses due to kidney disease. Indications:
Primary Indications:
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD):
- IRIS Stages 3-4 All
- All IRIS stages with proteinuria
- Acute kidney insult
- Uremic encephalopathy
Other Indications:
- CKD IRIS Stage 1 (non-proteinuric)
- IRIS Stage 2 (non-proteinuric)
- Urate & cystine urolith management
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Hepatic lipidosis (encephalopathic)
Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:
A 2-year clinical study of cats with naturally occurring chronic kidney disease compared the effects of feeding the nutrition of Prescription Diet k/d versus a typical adult grocery food. Cats with IRIS stage 2 and 3 kidney disease (serum creatinine between 2.1-4.5 mg/dL) fed Prescription Diet k/d had no uremic episodes, while 26% of the control group experienced uremic crises. There were significantly less CKD-related deaths in the group of cats fed Prescription Diet k/d (0%) compared with the group of cats fed the maintenance control food (22%).1
A 6 month clinical study demonstrated that cats with CKD consuming Prescription Diet k/d had a significant increase in body weight and no change in lean body mass, while cats with CKD fed a positive control food had significant loss of body weight and lean body mass. Cats also consumed 23 per cent more calories when fed Prescription Diet k/d as compared with cats fed the positive control food.2
A prospective study involving 128 cats with various stages of CKD fed Prescription Diet k/d for 12 months demonstrated that 94% of cats successfully transitioned onto the food, while 89% of cats moderately or extremely liked the food and 68% of cats were moderately or extremely enthusiastic while eating the food. Markers of kidney function were stable and pet parent assessed quality of life improved.3
Cats eating Prescription Diet k/d maintained their body condition and body weight.4
A retrospective study demonstrated that cats with CKD fed Prescription Diet k/d dry had significantly longer median survival time and lower serum creatinine levels (18.1 months, 242 umol/l) as compared to cats with CKD fed a non-therapeutic food (8.5 months, 277 umol/l).5
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 cats with kidney 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+Mobility Cat Food
- For patients with CKD and concurrent osteoarthritis: Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Cat Food
- For patients with acute kidney insult: Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Cat Food
- For patients with uremic encephalopathy: Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Cat Food, Prescription Diet u/d Cat Food
- For patients with early Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) IRIS Stage 1 (non-proteinuric): Prescription Diet g/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Cat Food
- For patients with hepatic encephalopathy: Prescription Diet l/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet u/d Cat Food
- For patients with leishmaniasis with concurrent CKD: Prescription Diet k/d+Mobility Cat Food
References:
1. Ross SJ, Osborne CA, Kirk CA et al., Clinical evaluation of dietary modification for treatment of spontaneous chronic kidney disease in cats, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2006; 229 (6): 949-957.
2. Hall et al, Cats with IRIS stage 1 and 2 chronic kidney disease maintain body weight and lean muscle mass when fed food having increased caloric density, and enhanced concentrations of carnitine and essential amino acids. Veterinary Record, 2018. doi: 10.1136/vr.104865 DMS 10000130867
3. Fritsch et al, Acceptance and effects of a therapeutic renal food in pet cats with chronic kidney disease. Vet Rec Open 2015;2:e000128. doi:10.1136/vetreco-2015-000128
4. Plantinga et al, Retrospective study of the survival of cats with acquired chronic renal insufficiency offered different commercial diets. Veterinary Record; 2005; 157, 185-187
5. Hall JA, Jewell DE, Ephraim E (2022) Feeding cats with chronic kidney disease food supplemented with betaine and prebiotics increases total body mass and reduces uremic toxins. PLoS ONE 17(5): e0268624. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0268624
6. Kirk, CA, Hickman MA., Dietary protein requirement of cats with spontaneous renal disease (Abstr) J Veterinary Intern Med. 2000: 14 (3) 351
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DAILY Feeding Guide
Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient.
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight.
Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food & pouches exclusively.
This is only a guide. Grams are the most accurate form of measurement. 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.
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Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
with Chicken: Chicken (17%), pork, wheat flour, maize starch, various sugars, salmon, dried egg whites, cellulose, minerals, sunflower oil, fish oil, maize dextrine, vitamins, taurine, trace elements and beta-carotene. Coloured with natural caramel.
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
908 kcal/kg, 77.2 kcal/pouch
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalMoisture 79 % Protein 6.2 % 29.7 % 6.9 g / 100 kcal Fat 4.6 % 22 % 5.1 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 8.5 % 40.5 % 9.4 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 0.5 % 2.5 % 0.6 g / 100 kcal Ash 1.1 % 5.3 % 1.2 g / 100 kcal Soluble Fiber 0.2 % 0.8 % 0.2 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.16 % 0.75 % 173 mg / 100 kcal Phosphorus 0.09 % 0.42 % 97 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.19 % 0.89 % 206 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.06 % 0.26 % 61 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.011 % 0.051 % 12 mg / 100 kcal Taurine 0.05 % 0.25 % 58 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin A 12286 IU/kg 58506 IU/kg 1353 IU / 100 kcal Vitamin C 25 ppm 120 ppm 2.79 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin D 199 IU/kg 946 IU/kg 21.9 IU / 100 kcal Vitamin E 151 IU/kg 719 IU/kg 16.64 IU / 100 kcal Total Omega-3 FA 0.19 % 0.9 % 208 mg / 100 kcal Total Omega-6 FA 0.91 % 4.31 % 998 mg / 100 kcal Beta-Carotene 0.68 ppm 3.23 ppm 0.07 mg / 100 kcal Carnitine 112 ppm 533.5 ppm 12.34 mg / 100 kcal Glucosamine 0 ppm 0 ppm 0 mg / 100 kcal