Medicus Kidney Support Diet Freeze-Dried Pasteurized Food for Cats

We know that when an animal is sick, nutrition matters most, and that you can provide a therapeutic kidney diet with whole foods.

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Medicus

Chicken, Rice, Egg, Chicken Liver, Flaxseed, Chicken Gizzards, Ground Krill, Cranberries, Blueberries, Potassium Salt, Sea Salt, Ground Egg Shell, Chitosan, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, & Kelp

Hill’s® k/d Dry

Brewers Rice, Chicken, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Dried Beet Pulp, Egg Product, Soy Protein Isolate, Fish Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Flaxseed, Calcium Sulfate, L-Arginine, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Taurine, L-Threonine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Iodized Salt, L-Tryptophan, L-Carnitine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

Purina® NF Dry

Brewers Rice, Tuna, Whole Grain Corn, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Corn Gluten Meal, Potato Protein, Dried Egg Product, Brewers Dried Yeast, Animal Liver Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, DL-Methionine, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Manganese Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), 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. 

Blue Buffalo® K+M

Deboned Chicken, Peas, Pea Starch, Potato Starch, Dried Egg Product, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Powdered Cellulose, Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Potassium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potatoes, Taurine, Dried Chicory Root, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Turmeric, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Tryptophan, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Natural Flavor, L-Carnitine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Vegetable Juice for color, Salt, Chondroitin Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Copper Sulfate, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary, Calcium Iodate.

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Ingredients

Chicken, Rice, Egg, Chicken Liver, Flaxseed, Chicken Gizzards, Ground Krill, Cranberries, Blueberries, Potassium Salt, Sea Salt, Ground Egg Shell, Chitosan, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, B Vitamins (Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, and Folic Acid)

Chicken

A clean, highly digestible source of protein, also rich in iron, B vitamins, selenium, magnesium, and zinc.

Rice

Cats with kidney disease cannot properly process phosphorus. Adding just enough rice dampens the high phosphorus content of the high-quality meats, which is crucial for lessening the kidney’s workload and protecting kidney function.

Egg

The egg itself is a complete protein, meaning it has all 9 amino acids the body needs from food and is low in phosphorus.

Chicken Liver

Contains a concentrated amount of vitamin A and protein, along with iron, B vitamins, CoQ10, and fatty acids.

Flaxseed

Full of polyphenols, an antioxidant that defends against oxidative stress to decrease inflammation.

Chicken Gizzards

Rich in cartilage and glucosamine, plus a great source of protein, zinc, Vitamin B12, and iron.

Ground Krill

Brimming with nutrients including marine proteins, essential fatty acids, and a powerful antioxidant called astaxanthin, the combination is a powerful anti-inflammatory.

Cranberries

Cranberry acidifies urine to create an unfavorable environment for bacteria growth like E.coli, the most common culprits of UTIs. It also handcuffs itself to the bacteria preventing it from attaching to the bladder wall.

Blueberries

One of the most popular superfoods known for their antioxidant properties and ability to limit oxidative stress, which fights inflammation.

Potassium Salt

Used as an electrolyte replenisher to ensure adequate potassium levels.

Sea Salt

Salt helps cells move nutrients and waste where it needs to go.

Ground Egg Shell

The shell is rich in calcium carbonate, which binds phosphorus in the gut so it can be eliminated.

Chitosan

Comes from the outer skeleton of shellfish like lobster, crab, and shrimp. It binds to phosphorus, which gets eliminated. It’s a natural way to manage phosphorus levels.

Mixed Tocopherols

Part of the vitamin E family (akin to vegetable oil) & often used as a natural preservative to maintain freshness.

Zinc Proteinate

A chelated mineral bound to an amino acid that protects against oxidative stress.

B Vitamins

Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, and Folic Acid are incredibly fragile B vitamins. They help a variety of enzymes do their jobs, so food more easily turns into energy in the body.

Kelp

Naturally high in antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s a natural form of iodine.