SPECIFIC Canine CKD & CKW Heart & Kidney Support has unique high levels of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA & DHA derived from fish oil. In dogs with cardiac disease EPA counteracts cachexia, improves arrhythmia andreduces hypertension & platelet aggregation. In dogs with kidney failureomega-3 fatty acids help to slow down the progression of kidney failure. Key Benefits: In congestive heart failure, sodium excretion is reduced as part of the compensatory response to the reduced cardiac output & consequently sodium & water retention occurs. The reduced sodium level helps to break the vicious circle of water retention (hypertension & oedema). This is essential for both kidney, liver & heart patients. A restricted content of phosphorus is essential to prevent hyperphosphataemia & to slow down the progression of kidney insufficiency. The reduced content of protein in combination with protein of high biological value & an alkaline p H reduces azotemia in dogs with renal failure. In dogs with liver failure it reduces the likelihood of hyperammonaemia & possible hepatic encephalopathy. The high biological value of the proteins supplies a sufficient amount of essential amino acids to the dog. The restricted protein level reduces the urinary concentrations of oxalate, cystine & urate. Together with the alkaline urine p H, this prevents precipitation of urinary calcium oxalate, cystine & urate crystals. Added potassium citrate reduces the risk of calcium oxalate precipitation.