Some kidney diet examples:
Medicus renal diet (dehydrated, you add water)
Purina (NF) canned renal diet
Square Pet Low Phosphorus canned kidney diet
My Perfect Pet Low Phosphorus formulas, commercial frozen homemade
Book by Dr Strombeck “Home Prepared Dog & Cat Diets”
IVI (Integrative Veterinary Innovations) homemade renal diet recipe with whole food derived vitamins and minerals
Honest Kitchen Low Phosphorus dehydrated formulas (you add water):
Whole Grain Turkey, Whole Grain Beef, Limited Ingredient Turkey,
Grain Free Chicken
The Honest Kitchen formulas above average about 1% phosphorus, 22-24% protein and 0.13-0.19% sodium
If you think you have a good food for renal disease you can cross reference the nutrient profile to the Purina (NF) this will give you a good guideline.
In general the diet should contain a moderate amount of protein, not too high like raw diets or too low, like cheap kibble. Low phosphorus and low sodium. High antioxidants, omega 3’s, B vitamins, potassium and high calorie.
Some kidney support supplements in order of importance:
“Remember, do not try to give all of these supplements. Consider carefully and only chose a few”
Probiotics for reducing gut derived uremic toxins = Azodyl (available through Vetsource)
Phosphorus Binders = Epikitin (available through Vetsource)
Standard Process Renotrophin PMG
Standard Process Renal Support
Kidney Support Herbal Extract (available through Hawaii Pharm)
Thorne Vet Kidney Support (available through TCVM)
Rehmannia 8 by Kan Essentials (Chinese Herbal) (available through TCVM)
Cordyceps by Real Mushrooms
Nordic Naturals Omega 3 Pet (available through Vetsource)
ThornVet: B- complex (available through Holistic Pet Info)
Immune Plus by Vetriscience (antioxidant) (Holistic Pet Info)
Firm Up Pumpkin (fiber source)
BioPreparation by Bioage (algae supplement for cleansing the blood) (available through Biosuperfood in my marketplace under Supplements)
Rx Renal Canine by Rx Vitamins (available through Fullscript)
Most of the supplements listed are available on my website because they are my favorites.
