Dry food for dogs to support kidney function in chronic and temporary kidney failure, as well as in liver failure.
Purpose
Virbac HPM Dog Kidney Support K complete food is a special diet for dogs to support kidney function in cases of chronic and temporary kidney insufficiency as well as liver insufficiency.
Always consult your dog's veterinarian before starting a special diet. Special diets should only be given to dogs under veterinary guidance.
Vitamins, trace elements, and fats are not heated, unlike in many other complete pet foods.
Contraindications: growth phase, pregnancy, and lactation.
KEY BENEFITS AND FEATURES
Low phosphorus
Low phosphorus content reduces the occurrence of kidney diseases and the risk of secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Limited raw protein
The food contains a limited amount of high-quality raw protein, which helps reduce the production of toxins related to uremia. At the same time, the food supports kidney function and overall body condition.
Binds phosphorus
Phosphorus-binding ingredients (chitosan and calcium carbonate) help reduce phosphorus absorption from the digestive tract.
High energy density and good palatability
Thanks to the high energy density, the food can be offered in small portions, and its palatability helps prevent symptoms related to malnutrition(1).
High EPA and DHA content (omega-3)
The food’s high omega-3, especially EPA and DHA, content helps control kidney-related inflammatory processes.
OTHER BENEFITS AND FEATURES
Enhances antioxidant effects
High vitamin E content enhances the effect of antioxidants.
Reduces the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers
Added bentonite protects the gastrointestinal mucosa from damage related to uremia.
Reduces the risk of metabolic acidosis
Added alkalizing ingredient (calcium carbonate) helps reduce the risk of metabolic acidosis.
Reduces the risk of hyperparathyroidism
Added calcium (Ca:P ratio 2) helps limit side effects caused by high blood phosphate levels and lowers the risk of secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Reduces the risk of hypokalemia
Added potassium replaces potassium lost through urine and reduces the risk of hypokalemia.
Reduces the risk of lower urinary tract diseases
Carefully adjusted struvite and oxalate RSS values support urinary tract health.
**RSS: relative supersaturation
Suitable for adult and senior dogs
The food contains all the necessary nutrients that adult and senior dogs need daily.
Ingredients
Rice, dried pork and poultry protein(1), animal fat, peas, potato starch, faba bean hulls, minerals, hydrolyzed pork and poultry protein(1), lignocellulose, flax seeds, sugar beet pulp, fish oil, fructo-oligosaccharides, brewer's yeast,
hydrolyzed crustacean (source of chitosan), Lactobacillus acidophilus, chondroitin sulfate. 1) Sources of raw protein
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS/ADDITIVES
Bentonite 5 g/kg
Inactivated lactic acid bacteria 7 mg/kg
L-carnitine 330 mg/kg
Chitosan 800 mg/kg
Calcium carbonate 1%
Vitamin E 570 mg/kg
Antioxidants. No added artificial flavors or colorants.
NUTRIENTS
portion of composition, %
Moisture 9
Crude protein 20.5
Animal and plant crude protein ratio 70/30
Fat 22
Minerals 5.5
Crude fiber 5.5
Nitrogen-free extract (NFE)* 37.5
Starch 30
Calcium 0.8
Phosphorus 0.4
Sodium 0.3
Potassium 0.8
Omega-6 fatty acids 2.7
Omega-3 fatty acids 1
EPADHA 0.4
KEY NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Calculated ME** (kcal/100g)*** 391
In vivo measured ME** (kcal/100g) 395
Crude protein digestibility (in vivo; %) 84
Fat digestibility (in vivo; %) 95.5
Energy from crude protein (%) 18
Energy from fat (%) 48
Energy from NFE (%) 34
Crude protein and calories ratio (g/Mcal) 52
* Nitrogen-free extract (NFE)
** Metabolizable energy
*** Calculated according to NRC 2006
Package size
12 kg
