PRO PLAN Veterinary Diets
PPVD Canine NF Kidney Function dry formula 2.5kg
Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets Canine NF Kidney Function dry formula is to nutritionally support kidney function in cases of chronic kidney issues in adult and senior dogs
Pack Size: 2.5Kg
Kidney disease can occur in dogs of all ages, but is usually a disease found in older pets. Kidney disease is usually a progressive disorder that can’t be cured, but medical treatment and dietary management may help make your dog more comfortable. Purina® PRO PLAN® Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Canine Formulas are developed to help minimise the signs of kidney failure and help slow the progression of the disease.
The science behind Purina® Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets represents a collaboration between Purina® nutritionists, researchers, and veterinarians. Give your
Indications
- Chronic renal failure
- Hepatic disease associated with encephalopathy
- Conditions benefiting from moderate sodium restriction
- Restricted amount of high-quality protein to help minimise the production of filtered nitrogenous waste products
- Restricted phosphorus to help slow the progression of chronic renal failure and minimise the risk of secondary hyperparathyroidism
- Reduced sodium to help minimise the risk of hypertension
- Added B-complex vitamins to help compensate for those lost secondary to polyuria
- Added potassium citrate to help compensate for excessive urinary loss
- Contains antioxidant vitamins A and E to help support a healthy immune system
- Great taste to help ensure adequate nutrient intake
Whole grain corn; Brewer's rice; egg powder; poultry oil; minerals, vitamins, amino acids (including calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, selenium, iodine, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, niacin, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, choline, L-lysine, Ltryptophan); sugar; chicken digest; whey protein isolate; glyceryl monostearate; fish oil.
| Crude Protein (Min) | 14% |
| Crude Fat (Min) | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60% |
| Crude Fibre (Max) | 2% |
| Moisture (Max) | 12% |
| Crude Ash | 5% |
| Calcium | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus | 0.2% |
| EPA+DHA 0.15% (min) | 0.15% |
| Metabolisable Energy | 3.7 Kcal/g |
For additional information on this diet, please consult your veterinarian
Clean, fresh water should be available at all times
Feeding Instruction
| Body Weight |
Feeding Amounts (grams) Underweight |
Feeding Amount(grams) Normal |
Feeding Amounts (grams) Overweight |
Approx number of 380g Cans | Combination Dry & Wet Feeding Amount (grams + Approx number of 380g Cans) | |
| KG | DRY | DRY | DRY | CANNED | DRY | CANNED |
| 2 | 74 | 59 | 44 | 1/2 | 15 | 1/3 |
| 5 | 137 | 110 | 82 | 5/6 | 44 | 1/2 |
| 10 | 218 | 174 | 130 | 11/3 | 43 | 1 |
| 20 | 347 | 277 | 207 | 21/7 | 146 | 1 |
| 35 | 505 | 403 | 302 | 3 | 272 | 1 |
| 45 | 598 | 477 | 357 | 3 3/4 | 346 | 1 |
| 60 | 725 | 579 | 433 | 4 1/2 | 381 | 11/2 |
| 70 | 804 | 642 | 480 | 5 | 379 | 2 |
| > 70 | For every additional 5 kg of body weight, add 35g of food |
For every additional 5 kg of body weight, add 30g of food |
For every additional 5 kg of body weight, add 20g of food |
For every additional 5kg of body weight, add 1/4 wet canned food |
For every additional 5kg of body weight, add 30kg of food |
2 |
IMPORTANT: Always have fresh, clean water available.
USE ONLY AS DIRECTED BY YOUR VETERINARIAN
Although you will be keen to see the difference the PRO PLAN Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function can make to your dog. With your veterinarian's approval, offer increasing amounts of the new food with decreasing amounts of the old food. This enables your dog’s digestive enzymes to gradually adapt to the change in ingredient and nutritional content, assisting with the proper digestion of the food and helping prevent stomach upsets
STORAGE: Please store this pack in a cool, dry place, out of the sun.