Uses Dietetic food for the support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency. It has a low level of phosphorus and restricted level of high quality protein.
Medical Indications: -Renal failure -Hepatic disease associated with encephalopathy -Early stages of congestive heart failure -Hypertension
NF also features low level of calcium, vitamin D and urine alkalizing properties that have been recommended for patients with a history of calcium oxalate urolithiasis
Medical Contraindications: -Conditions that require high protein or phosphorus intake -Reproduction, growth
Clinical Considerations & Diet Characteristics: -Low phosphorus - helps to protect against hyperphosphatemia and the associated renal damage -Restricted but high quality protein - minimize the formation of uremic toxins and the intake of non-essential amino acids -Low sodium - helps compensate for the diseased kidney’s inability to regulate this mineral (then minimizes the risk of hypertension) -Added potassium citrate - helps reduce the risk of hypokalemia, and helps to maintain alkaline urine, appropriate for managing calcium oxalate urolithiasis -Non acidifying diets - promote a urine pH of 6,7 to 7,5 ad lib, then reduce the risk of acidosis, and help manage calcium oxalate urolithiasis -Source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids - help reduce glomerular hypertension and minimize inflammation -Added B-complex vitamins Target urinary pH (ad libitum) 7,1 +/ 0,4
Dosage -Before changing diets, it is important to stabilize and treat any complications, including dehydration. -As with any diet change, it is better to switch gradually over the course of five to ten days. -Warming canned food can help enhance palatability for anorectic dogs. -You should provide the cat with small quantities of food several times a day in a quiet environment. Water should be available at all times. -The recommended period of use is initially up to 6 months
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