Kidney disease is usually progressive & frequently very painful. If your dog suffers from kidney disease it is important that you feed your pet the right food as the wrong food can irritate the disease & cause further pain to your pet. Purina PVD – NF Renal Function Canine Formula is a dietary dog food which has been developed specifically to help dogs with kidney disease. Purina provides your dog with a balanced diet & all the nutrients it needs while improving your pet´s quality of life & life expectancy. It helps to slow down the progression of disease & reduce the severity of the symptoms. It has a low phosphorus content & a reduced protein content as well as containing small amounts of calcium & vitamin D. It encourages an alkaline urine which helps to prevent calcium oxalate stones from forming. Purina Veterinary Diet NF Renal Function Canine Formula at a glance Low in phosphorus to help protect against progressive renal damage hyperphosphataemia & hyperparathyroidism Restricted levels of high quality protein to help minimise the loss of lean body mass & formation of uraemic toxins Low sodium to reduce hypertension & limit fluid retention in the early stages of heart disease Supplemented with potassium citrate to reduce the risk of hypokalemia & to encourage alkaline urine for the prevention of calcium oxalate urolithiasis Increased omega-3 high levels of long chain omega-3 fatty acids to help minimise glomerular Non acidic formula Helps overcome the metabolic acidosis associated with renal failure Urinary p H 7.1 (average variation 0.4) Indications Chronic renal failure Hepatic disease associated with encephalopathy Conditions that require restricted dietary sodium Reduction of urate cystine & calcium oxalate urinary stones formation Early stage of heart disease Renal failure associated to leishmaniasis Contraindications Conditions that require high protein or phosphorus intake If your dog is still a puppy or pregnant Please consult your vet about possible treatments for your pet or if you need further information