Pro Plan Veterinary Diets® NF Kidney Function Early Care® Dry Feline Formula
Highlights
- Moderate amount of high-quality protein
- Restricted phosphorus to support the kidneys
- Contains omega-3 fatty acids, a source of EPA and DHA
- Controlled sodium
- Added B-complex vitamins and potassium to help compensate for loss secondary to polyuria
- Formulated to be non-acidifying
- Energy-dense for needed calories
- Great taste
- Contains antioxidants
Available Sizes
1.43 kg bag- 3.63 kg bag
Product Description
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Early Care Feline Formulas are made with a moderate amount of high-quality protein and restricted phosphorus. The science behind our therapeutic diets represents a collaboration between Purina pet nutrition experts, researchers and veterinarians.
Recommended Daily Feeding Amounts
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Early Care Feline Formulas are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.
The following feeding program is recommended as a guideline only, with discretionary clinical adjustments for proper weight maintenance.
| FEEDING GUIDE1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| BODY WEIGHT | NF KIDNEY FUNCTION | |
| lbs | kg | Approximate Number of 250 ml Cups/Day3 |
| 5 | 2.3 | 1/4 |
| 8 | 3.6 | 3/8 |
| 12 | 5.4 | 2/3 |
| 16 | 7.2 | 7/8 |
| 20 | 9.1 | 1 1/8 |
| 254 | 11.4 | 1 3/8 |
Ingredients
Corn protein meal, tuna, barley, whole grain corn, soybean meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, potato protein, liver flavor, powdered cellulose, fish oil, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, salt, potassium citrate, natural flavor, choline chloride, glycine, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E supplement, taurine, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), niacin (Vitamin B-3), manganese sulfate, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), copper sulfate, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin (Vitamin B-7), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), sodium selenite. B256823
Calorie Content (Calculated)2
4041 kcal/kg
4.041 kcal/g
494 kcal/250 ml cup
For more information about how we source all of our ingredients, check out Every Ingredient Has a Purpose.
Guaranteed Analysis
| GUARANTEED ANALYSIS | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (Min) | 33.0% |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (Min) | 0.12% |
| Crude Fat (Min) | 13.0% |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Min) | 0.09% |
| Crude Fiber (Max) | 5.0% |
| Calcium (Ca) (Min) | 0.55% |
| Moisture (Max) | 12.0% |
| Phosphorous (P) (Max) | 0.55% |
| Ash (Max) | 7.0% |
Made in the USA. Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada, 2500 Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga, ON L5J 1K8
1 Adjustments must be made for environmental conditions, activity level, and body condition. Provide fresh water in a clean container daily.
2 Kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME)
3 This daily amount should be divided into several small meals throughout the day.
4 For each additional 4.54 kg of body weight, feed an additional 114 kilocalories.
5 Forrester SD, Kruger JM, Allen TA. Feline Lower Urinary Tract Diseases. In: Hand MS, Thatcher CD, Remillard RL, Roudebush P, editors. Small Animal Clinical Nutrition. 5th ed. Topeka (KS): Mark Morris Institute; 2010 p.932.
