If your cat suffers from kidney disease, it may benefit from a special diet in the long term. Kidney disease in cats is generally chronic. In cases of damage to the kidney, the ability to filter toxins is disturbed, loss of appetite is the result. Renal disease also has a negative effect on the urinary tract. Purina Veterinary Diets Feline NF – Renal Function has a lower phosphorus content, as phosphorus can make kidney disease worse. Lower protein levels help to minimise protein metabolites and to maintain lean muscle mass. The food is rich in Omeg-3 fatty acids to lower inflammation and blood pressure and has been made to be especially tasty to encourage your cat’s appetite.
Indications:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Chronic renal insufficiency
- Reduced phosphorus: to improve symptoms and ease strain on the kidneys
- Lower levels of protein: helps to reduce protein metabolites and maintain lean muscle
- Well accepted encourages a good appetite and makes cats less likely to refuse food
- Healthy urinary tract: helps to inhibit the formation of struvite and oxalate stones.