Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet - KS Kidney Support Dry Dog Food (22 lb)
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Description
Because some dogs need a diet that helps support healthy kidney function, BLUE KS features controlled levels of protein, as well as controlled mineral levels and vital nutrients to help support your dog’s overall health. Controlled levels of protein to help manage kidney workload. Controlled levels of phosphorus and sodium to help support kidney health. Antioxidants, L-carnitine, and omega-3 fatty acids help support overall health and body condition in dogs. Made without the grains many pet parents choose to avoid. A wholesome, natural diet that has both beneficial nutrition and a taste dogs will love.
Formulated by veterinarians and animal nutritionists to help manage kidney disease, BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet KS Kidney Support for Dogs features:
- Controlled levels of protein, phosphorus and sodium
- High levels of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA
- L-carnitine to support healthy muscle maintenance and body condition
- NO chicken (or poultry) by-product meals
- NO artifi cial preservatives, colors or fl avors
- NO grains as preferred by many pet parents
- Our exclusive antioxidant-rich LifeSource Bits®, plus wholesome fruits like blueberries and cranberries
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In addition to providing nutrition for cats with kidney disease, BLUE NVD KM Kidney + Mobility Support for cats provides more benefits, including:
- Clinically proven to produce a calcium oxalate Relative Supersaturation (RSS) of <3
- Clinically proven to produce an average urine pH between 6.8 and 7.3
- Highly digestible
- Highly palatable
- Calorically dense to promote adequate energy intake with less volume intake
- Clinically shown to produce ideal stool quality
- Complete and balanced nutrition for adult maintenance
Ingredients
| Nutrient | As-Fed % (Average) | Dry Matter % (Average) | Grams/100 kcals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.5 | 16.85 | 3.99 |
| Fat | 19.5 | 21.20 | 5.02 |
| Fiber | 4.0 | 4.35 | 1.03 |
| Soluble Fiber | 1.38 | 1.50 | 0.36 |
| Insoluble Fiber | 6.63 | 7.21 | 1.71 |
| Ash | 4.06 | 4.41 | 1.05 |
| Calcium | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.13 |
| Phosphorus | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.09 |
| Sodium | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Potassium | 0.85 | 0.92 | 0.22 |
| Magnesium | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.02 |
| Vitamin E(IU) | 600 | 652 | 154 |
| Vitamin C(mg/kg) | 30 | 33 | 8 |
| Omega-3 | 2.15 | 2.34 | 0.55 |
| Omega-6 | 3.10 | 3.37 | 0.80 |
| L-Carnitine (mg/kg) | 350 | 380 | 90 |
| DHA | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.09 |
| EPA | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.10 |
| Taurine | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.06 |
Ingredients: Deboned Chicken, Pea Starch, Potato Starch, Peas, Dried Egg, Potatoes, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Powdered Cellulose, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Natural Flavor, Potassium Citrate, Dried Kelp, Calcium Carbonate, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dried Chicory Root, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Taurine, Turmeric, Caramel, Choline Chloride, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Carnitine, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, L-Tryptophan, L-Threonine, Salt, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Oil of Rosemary, DL-Methionine, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Copper Sulfate, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Manganese Sulfate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite.
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Metabolizable Energy:
- Kcals/cup 427
- Grams/cup 108
- Kcals/kg (ME Calculated) 3,883
Useful Information
| Recommended Daily Feeding Chart: | |
|---|---|
| Up to 15 lbs. | 1/4 – 1 cups* |
| 16 to 25 lbs. | 1 – 1 & 1/2 cups* |
| 26 to 40 lbs. | 1 & 1/2 – 2 & 1/4 cups* |
| 41 to 60 lbs. | 2 & 1/4 – 3 cups* |
| 61 to 80 lbs. | 3 – 3 & 3/4 cups* |
| 81 to 100 lbs. | 3 & 3/4 – 4 & 1/2 cups* |
| Over 100 lbs. | Feed 4 & 1/2 cups* plus 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs. |
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