Virbac Veterinary HPM 1 Kidney Support Dog dry dog ​​food for improving kidney function, 12 kg

Therapeutic feed for dogs to improve kidney function in chronic or temporary kidney failure. Can be used for chronic liver disorders.

Not recommended for use if:

• Growth period;
• Pregnancy and lactation.

Features:

• Low phosphorus content, slows down the course of kidney diseases and reduces the risk of secondary hyperparathyroidism;
• A limited amount of high-quality protein reduces the production of uremia toxins, fluid circulation is maintained in damaged kidneys and throughout the body;
• Phosphorus binders (chitosan and calcium carbonate) reduce phosphorus absorption (effectiveness proven in Virbac);
• High energy value reduces the daily rate, and excellent edibility provides the body with necessary nutrients;
• A large amount of omega-3, especially EPA+DHA, inhibits inflammatory processes in the kidneys;
• High content of vitamin E, promotes antioxidant processes;
• Sepiolite protects the mucous membrane of the digestive tract from possible damage during uremia.
• Calcium carbonate prevents the risk of acidosis.
• Higher calcium when Ca:P ratio = 2 in phosphatemia prevents side effects and reduces risk of hyperparathyroidism;
• A higher amount of potassium compensates for its losses with urine, so the risk of hypokalemia is reduced;
• The amount of nutrients is adjusted to meet the needs of adult and old dogs.
• Adapted for dissolution of struvites and oxalates and prevention of urinary tract diseases.

Composition:

Rice, dehydrated pork protein, animal fat, peas, potato starch, bean husk mineral salts, lignocellulose, linseed, hydrolyzed pork and poultry protein, beet pulp, fish oil, fructooligosaccharides, pasteurized Lactobacillus acidophilus.

Additional ingredients: Sepiolite 0.5%, Lactobacillus 7mg/kg, Chitosan 800mg/kg, Calcium carbonate 1%, Vitamin E 570mg/kg.

Analytical composition:

Protein 20.5%; fat 22%; ash 5.5%; green fibers 5.5%; 12% of total dietary fiber; carbohydrates (NFE) 37.5%; starch 30%; calcium 0.8% phosphorus 0.4%; sodium 0.3%, potassium 0.8%, omega-6 2.7%; omega-3 1%, EPA+DHA 0.4%.

Nutrient value:

Metabolic energy (kcal/100g) 390; Protein digestibility (In vivo; %) 84; Fat digestibility (In vivo; %) 95.5; Energy from protein 18%; Energy from fat 48%; Energy from NFE 34%; Protein-calorie ratio (g/Mcal) 53.