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NF KidNey Function brand Canine and Feline Formulas ® Low phosphorus, restricted protein diet helps manage many kidney conditions. To help you effectively manage renal failure in your practice, Purina developed NF KidNey Function brand Canine and Feline Formulas. Available in both canned and dry forms, these excellent diets combine low phosphorus content with appropriate levels of protein to minimize the signs of renal failure and help slow the progression of the disease. ® Chronic renal failure: The most common kidney disorder in dogs and cats It has been estimated that 9 out of every 1,000 dogs and 16 out of every 1,000 cats suffer from renal disease. What’s more, the mortality from kidney disease in dogs is greater than human mortality from accidents, lung cancer, breast cancer or AIDS. • Citrate helps to maintain alkaline urine, appropriate for managing calcium oxalate urolithiasis Low phosphorus to compensate for impaired renal regulation of this mineral • Appropriate for managing calcium oxalate urolithiasis • Evidence shows that controlling serum phosphorus levels may help slow progression of renal disease Appropriate protein level to minimize the formation of uremic toxins • Research shows that the appropriate dietary protein levels for animals with renal failure are: • >10% but <40% for dogs • > 26% but <40% for cats • Average percent protein on a dry matter basis for NF Formulas: • Canine dry: 15.89% • Canine canned: 16.50% • Feline dry: 30.78% • Feline canned: 31.05% • NF Formulas: Non-acidifying to produce a neutral urine pH • Both feline and canine formulas are non-acidifying diets formulated to result in a urine pH of 6.7 to 7.5, ad lib • Helps offset the risk of acidosis associated with kidney disease Source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids • Fish oil has been added as a source of omega-3 fatty acids • Omega-3 may help reduce glomerular hypertension, increase renal blood flow and minimize inflammation • May help lower cholesterol levels Added B-complex vitamins • Extra B-complex vitamins replace those lost during diuresis High palatability for enhanced patient acceptance • Helps ensure adequate caloric/nutrient intake, which is important for patients that are experiencing a loss of appetite • Promotes better client compliance Indications: • Chronic renal failure • Feature restricted but high-quality protein sources • Calcium oxalate urolithiasis • Minimize the intake of nonessential amino acids • Early stages of heart disease • Help ensure adequate energy intake and help • Hypertension minimize muscle breakdown • Hepatic disease associated with encephalopathy Low sodium to reduce the risk of hypertension • Sodium restriction has been recommended to help minimize the risk of hypertension • Sodium restriction also helps compensate for the sodium retention often associated with heart conditions Added potassium citrate to compensate for excessive urinary loss •A n optimum potassium level helps reduce the risk of hypokalemia associated with kidney failure Low phosphorus, restricted protein diet helps m an age m an y kidn ey conditions. If you have questions about Purina Veterinary Diets, please call toll free, 1-800-222-VETS (8387) weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT). VET5580C-0505 Trademarks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland.