{"product_id":"canine-kidney-support-diet-16oz","title":"Canine Kidney Support Diet, 16oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned to nourish the body and protect the kidneys by lessening their workload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description product-description\" data-model=\"XLite\\Model\\Product\" data-identifier=\"55481\" data-property=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedicus Kidney Support Diets for dogs are therapeutic meals designed to provide the nutritional framework for the unique nutritional needs of a CKD dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned to nourish the body and protect the kidneys by lessening their workload. The Medicus Canine Kidney Support Diet is formulated with real whole foods chosen by design for their form and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate levels of high-quality, bioavailable animal-based proteins \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced phosphorus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural phosphorus binders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy levels of potassium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh levels of B vitamins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal ratio of healthy fats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho would benefit from this diet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic Kidney Failure with or without azotemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcute Kidney Failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConditions Requiring Low Dietary Phosphorus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Medicus Canine Kidney Support Diet is meticulously crafted to address these key nutritional needs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNourishes the Body with Clean, Whole Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate levels of high-quality protein from meat and organs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate levels of healthy fats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate levels of high-quality protein from meat and organs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate levels of healthy fats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimits the Nutrients that the Kidney has to Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow phosphorus ingredients for reduced phosphorus intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChitosan and egg shells bind phosphorus in the gut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces Nutrients challenged by increased urination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAdded Potassium and B vitamins\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Crucial Kidney Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOmega-3 fatty acids - Omega 6:Omega 3 Ratio 0.52:1\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeef\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRed meat generally is lower in phosphorus than white chicken, turkey, or fish meat. Beef also offers nutrients like protein, the building block for muscles, ligaments, skin, and cell maintenance, and provides energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRich in fiber and antioxidants, but more importantly, a low phosphorus grain, helping to limit phosphorus intake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe egg itself is a complete protein, meaning it has all 9 amino acids the body needs from food and is low in phosphorus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeef Liver \u0026amp; Kidney\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLiver contains 10 to 100 times the nutrients found in a serving of muscle meat. 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It binds to phosphorus, which gets eliminated. It’s a natural way to manage phosphorus levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCod Liver Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA whole food source of vitamin D and rich in anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKelp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNaturally high in antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s a natural form of iodine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Tocopherols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPart of the vitamin E family (akin to vegetable oil) \u0026amp; often used as a natural preservative to maintain freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc Proteinate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA chelated mineral bound to an amino acid that protects against oxidative stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB Vitamins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNiacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, and Folic Acid are incredibly fragile B vitamins. 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