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Most cats with reduced kidney function will benefit from Hills k/d diet. Cats with poor kidneys are particularly sensitive to problems arising from eating too much protein, or proteins of lower biological value. Hills k/d is formulated to supply proteins which will not give the kidneys extra work to do. It also has increased levels of vitamins and carefully balanced minerals, all designed to benefit the kidney patient.
There are many causes for kidney disease resulting in an variety of uncomfortable and life threatening symptoms for your cat. Kidney disease can be either sudden (acute) or occur gradually (chronic).

Feeding Guide

These ranges are a starting point only, because cats' needs vary.Adjust the feeding amount to maintain optimal body weight

An 85g pouch is equal to 20g of the dry food and a 156g can to 45g.

Dry

Body Weight kg	Dry grams
2	30 - 40
3	40 - 55
4	50 - 65
5	55 - 80
6	65 - 90
7 +	11 - 13 per kg

Cans

Body Weight kg	Cans 156g
2	2/3 - 3/4
3	3/4 - 1 1/4
4	1 - 1 1/2
5	1 1/4 - 1 3/4
6	1 1/2 - 2
7 +	1/4 per kg

Pouches

Body weght kg	Pouches 85g
2	1 1/3 - 2
3	2 - 2 2/3
4	2 1/3 - 3 1/4
5	2 3/4 - 4
6	3 1/4 - 4 1/2
7 +	1/2 per kg

Mixed Feeding Guide

Body weight kg	k/d pouch	k/d dry grams
2	1	15
3	1	25
4	1	35
5	2	25
6	2	35
7 +	2	7 per kg

Hills Prescription Diet k/d key benefits

KEY FEATURES		KEY BENEFITS
Protein	High quality & reduced quantity	Helps reduce accumulation of toxic protein-breakdown products whilst meeting essential requirement for protein. Decreases urinary concentration of constituents of urate and cystine uroliths.
Non-protein calories	Increased	Helps ensure adequate energy intake and avoid protein catabolism.
Phosphorus	Reduced	Helps slow progression of kidney disease.
Dietary buffering capacity	Increased	Helps counteract metabolic acidosis.
Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)	Supplemented	Helps improve renal blood flow.
Sodium	Reduced	Helps slow the progression of kidney disease. Limits fluid retention in heart disease.
Soluble fibre	Increased	Helps decrease ammonia reabsorption in the bowel. Helps lower blood urea level.
B-complex vitamins	Increased	Combats increased urinary losses due to polyuria.
Superior antioxidant formula	Added	Neutralises free radicals to support kidney function.

Ingredients

Dry

Rice, maize gluten meal, animal fat, poultry meat meal, dried whole egg, minerals, fish oil, cellulose, digest, dried beet pulp, flax seed, DL-methionine, L-lysine, vitamins, taurine, L-tryptophan, trace elements, beta-carotene.

Can

Minced with Chicken (minimum 14%):, Pork liver, chicken, pork, ground rice, oat fibre, maize starch, glucose, animal fat, potassium citrate, psyllium, calcium carbonate, calcium sulphate, fish oil, taurine, DL-methionine, iodised salt, vitamins and trace elements.

Pouch

with Chicken (24%): Chicken, pork, maize starch, wheat flour, tapioca starch, glucose, salmon, cellulose, calcium carbonate, fish oil, protein powder, sunflower oil, vegetable protein concentrate, magnesium oxide, potassium chloride, vitamins, trace elements and caramel colour.

Additional information

Clinically proven in a 2-year study that cats fed k/d™ Feline showed significantly fewer uraemic episodes and a reduced mortality rate.
Other products to consider: For early chronic kidney disease (IRIS stages 1-2): Prescription Diet™ g/d™ Feline

Recommended for

Chronic kidney disease
Cardiac insufficiency
Urate urolithiasis and cystine urolithiasis

Not recommended for

Kittens
Pregnant or lactating queens
Cats with sodium depletion

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Summary of Customer Ratings & Reviews for Hills Prescription Cat Food » K/D Food

Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

Value For Money
4.4 out of 5
Quality
4.6 out of 5
Tastiness
4.2 out of 5
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4.2 out of 5
Pet's Opinion
4 out of 5

4 out of 5 (80%) customers would recommend this product.

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5 out of 5

Tinned k/d so much better than pouches!

9th May 2013

Angela Chapman

VioVet Customer Since: April 2011
From: Suffolk, United Kingdom

My dear 18yr old cat was prescribed the k/d diet two years ago after being diagnosed with thyroid and kidney problems. Vets prices very high so found Viovet on line and have been a very satisfied customer since 2011. Prices and service great, but, have been struggling to get Megan to eat the pouches! I have to mash it up and put various treats on it to get her to eat it! This week I decided to try the tinned k/d.It arrived yesterday and when I put her dish down she immediately ate the lot and asked for more! What a relief, a happy cat and no more waste!

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4 out of 5

Essential Product at reduced prices.

9th May 2013

Anne Dawson

VioVet Customer Since: March 2013
From: Yorkshire, United Kingdom

The vet has prescribed our cat, Charlie, with a restricted diet and having cringed at the price at the vets, I decided to look for it online and found it here! Was a bit concerned that the only 'flavour' was chicken but Charlie doesn't seem to mind and loves licking the gravy off first. Am ordering again as just about to run out and at the last check-up, the vet said he had put a little weight back on so good news. Also tried the salmon and Charlie likes that too.

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5 out of 5

K/D gets a 4 paws up rating

7th May 2013

Tigerback71

VioVet Customer Since: May 2013
From: Leicestershire, United Kingdom

My little treasure Bilbo has been instructed by his wonderful vet (a.k.a. Uncle Ali) to go on the kidney diet as he is getting on a bit (17 years old in June) and his thyroid cancer medication is stressing his little body. We were worried about how well this would be received, but it was a needless worry as Bilbo has really loved the food and despite having very few teeth, he loves switching between the dry and wet food. As a cat guardian, it smells ok but I haven't tasted it myself! Bilbo's latest blood results have shown that his kidneys are working really well and are better than they have been in years. Thank you Hills for this wonderful diet, we should have many more years of love and furry hugs. Also thank you Viovet for your prompt deliveries. :)

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5 out of 5

So much cheaper than buying at the Vet

7th May 2013

Kay Newby-Driscoll

VioVet Customer Since: April 2008
From: Fleet, United Kingdom

Pet's Name: Pif
Species: Cat
Breed: British Domestic Shorthair

Following a Veterinary consultation on our 15 year old neutered female cat, a slight kidney problem was diagnosed which required k/d biscuits to be included in her diet. Having checked on the Viovet website, I can purchase these direct from Viovet at a considerably reduced price. Pif enjoys the biscuits and I enjoy knowing I am treating her the right way at a fraction of the price!