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Uses
Dietetic food for the support of renal function
in case of chronic renal insufficiency. It has a low level of phosphorus and
restricted level of high quality protein.
Medical
Indications:
-Renal failure
-Hepatic disease associated with
encephalopathy
-Early stages of congestive heart failure
-Hypertension
NF also features low level of calcium, vitamin D and urine alkalizing
properties that have been recommended for patients with a history of calcium
oxalate urolithiasis
See annexes for stone management
information
Medical Contraindications:
-Conditions
that require high protein or phosphorus intake
-Reproduction, growth
Clinical Considerations & Diet
Characteristics:
-Low phosphorus - helps to protect against
hyperphosphatemia and the associated renal damage
-Restricted but high
quality protein - minimize the formation of uremic toxins and the intake of
non-essential amino acids
-Low sodium - helps compensate for the diseased
kidneys inability to regulate this mineral (then minimizes the risk of
hypertension)
-Added potassium citrate - helps reduce the risk of
hypokalemia, and helps to maintain alkaline urine, appropriate for managing
calcium oxalate urolithiasis
-Non acidifying diets - promote a urine pH of
6,7 to 7,5 ad lib, then reduce the risk of acidosis, and help manage calcium
oxalate urolithiasis
-Source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids - help
reduce glomerular hypertension and minimize inflammation
-Added B-complex
vitamins
Target urinary pH (ad libitum) 7,1 +/ 0,4
Dosage
Administration:
-Before
changing diets, it is important to stabilize and treat any complications,
including dehydration.
-As with any diet change, it is better to switch
gradually over the course of five to ten days.
-Warming canned food can help
enhance palatability for anorectic dogs.
-You should provide the cat with
small quantities of food several times a day in a quiet environment. Water
should be available at all times.
-The recommended period of use is
initially up to 6 months
Feeding Guide:
Purina
Veterinary Diets NF reNal Function Feline Formula provides complete and balanced
nutrition for the adult cat in maintenance.
Adult Maintenance(1):
Adult Weight in Kg
NF dry grams per day
NF wet cans (4) per
day
2
.35
1/2
3
.50
..3/4
4
..65
1
5
80
..1+1/4
6
..95
(2)
.1+1/2 (3)
(1)* Adjustments must be made for environmental
condition, activity level, and body condition..
* Provide fresh water in a
clean container daily
(2) for each additional kg of body weight, feed an
additional 10 g of food per day
(3) ) for each additional kg of body weight,
feed an additional Ό can per day
(4)Recommended length of time for use :
initially up to 6 months, 2 to 4 weeks if recommended for temporary renal
insufficiency. Serve at room
temperature
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