Hill's Prescription Diet: k/d Early Support with Chicken Dry Cat Food
Hill's Prescription Diet: k/d Early Support with Chicken Dry Cat Food
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Early Support with Chicken Dry Cat Food is a clinically developed therapeutic nutrition formulated specifically for cats diagnosed with early-stage kidney disease. When kidney tissue is damaged, the kidneys lose their ability to filter and reabsorb water and nutrients effectively — a condition that cannot be reversed. However, targeted nutritional therapy can help slow the progression of kidney damage. Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians developed this formula with ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense — a proprietary blend of betaine and prebiotics — to support a balanced gut microbiome and help protect kidney function. The formula also features Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.) technology to stimulate appetite and encourage food intake, helping cats maintain strength and energy. Clinically proven nutrition to improve quality of life and extend longevity in cats with chronic kidney disease.
How it works:
- Controls phosphorus and sodium levels while being enriched with omega fatty acids to reduce the workload on the kidneys.
- ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense promotes a balanced gut microbiome ecosystem, helping to protect kidney function by reducing harmful toxins produced by gut bacteria.
- Rich in essential amino acids — the building blocks of muscle protein — to help maintain lean muscle mass.
- Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.) technology stimulates appetite and encourages consistent food intake.
- S+OXSHIELD™ technology helps balance the urinary environment, reducing the risk of both struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation.
Key Benefits:
- Supports early-stage kidney function and helps slow disease progression.
- Reduces harmful kidney-damaging toxins generated by gut bacteria through ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense.
- Helps build and maintain muscle mass and strength.
- Stimulates appetite and increases food consumption with E.A.T. technology.
- Supports urinary tract balance and reduces risk of urinary crystals with S+OXSHIELD™.
- Made with high-quality chicken in a flavor cats find irresistible.
- Recommended for adult cats diagnosed with early-stage kidney disease. Not recommended for growing kittens, pregnant, or lactating cats.
Ingredients:
Chicken, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Wheat Gluten, Pea Protein, Brown Rice, Flaxseed, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Oil, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, L-Arginine, Potassium Citrate, Betaine, Whole Grain Oats, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Iodized Salt, L-Carnitine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Threonine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
Feeding Guide:
| Weight of Cat (lbs / kg) | Amount per Day (cups / grams) |
|---|---|
| 6 lbs (2.7 kg) | 1/3 cup (45 g) |
| 8 lbs (3.6 kg) | 3/8 cup (50 g) |
| 10 lbs (4.5 kg) | 1/2 cup (65 g) |
| 12 lbs (5.4 kg) | 5/8 cup (80 g) |
| 14 lbs (6.4 kg) | 5/8 cup (80 g) |
| 16 lbs (7.3 kg) | 3/4 cup (95 g) |
| 18 lbs (8.2 kg) | 3/4 cup (95 g) |
Feeding Tips: Adjust the amount as needed to maintain ideal body weight. Transition to this food gradually over at least 7 days by slowly decreasing the previous food and increasing the new food. Always provide fresh, clean drinking water. Feed only therapeutic foods and treats as recommended by your veterinarian. Consult your veterinarian for regular health check-ups and body condition assessments.