Purina Veterinary Diets NF KidNey Function Feline Formula NF Kidney Function diet is a low phosphorus, reduced protein, reduced sodium formula for dogs and cats with the following conditions:Renal (kidney) failure, Hypertension, Early stages of congestive heart failure, Hepatic (liver) disease associated with encephalopathy, brain disease or seizures), Calcium oxalate crystals/stones, Contains added potassium and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, Provides complete and balanced nutrition for adult maintenance and tastes great! Available in both canned and dry forms.
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Technical Specs:
Ingredients:
Liver, water, beef, corn gluten meal, trout, fish meal, beef tallow preserved with mixed-tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), wheat flour, soy protein isolate, cellulose, carrageenan, calcium carbonate, potassium citrate, choline chloride, potassium chloride, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, salt, taurine, vitamin supplements (E, B-12, D-3), niacin, biotin, riboflavin supplement, calcium pantothenate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite.
Manufacturer/Label Information:
| | Guaranteed Analysis: |
| Protein,% |
14.8 |
| Fat,% |
6.2 |
| Carbohydrate,% |
2.1 |
| Fiber,% |
0.95 |
| Total Omega 6,% |
0.87 |
| Calcium,% |
0.3 |
| Phosphorus,% |
0.29 |
| Total Omega 3,% |
0.23 |
| Potassium,% |
0.21 |
| Chloride,% |
0.2 |
| Sodium,% |
0.1 |
| Taurine,% |
0.09 |
| Magnesium,% |
0.03 | | | | | Clinical Considerations: | | The role of dietary management in feline diabetes mellitus is to provide a proper balance of nutrients while meeting the special dietary needs of the patient. Cats are unique in their requirement to metabolize high concentrations of dietary protein. A high percentage of protein is used for gluconeogenesis. The increased concentration of high quality protein in this diet provides the cat's essential amino acid requirements and a substrate for glucose production. With glucose production from dietary amino acids, the carbohydrate content of the diet may be dramatically reduced as with this formulation. Glucose derived from hepatic gluconeogenesis is delivered to the bloodstream at a slower rate compared to the release of glucose from digestion of dietary carbohydrate. The result is a more consistent, steady release of glucose and the potential for reduced insulin requirements. | | | Extra Information:
Medical Indications
Diets with these nutritional modifications are recommended for cats with the following:
Diabetes mellitus
Persistent hyperglycemia
Enteritis, diarrhea |
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