Virbac HPM Dog K1 Kidney Support

Virbac HPM Dog K1 Kidney Support – Support for kidney function in dogs.

Virbac HPM® Kidney Support is a special food developed for dogs with chronic or temporary renal insufficiency. This nutritious food is formulated to support kidney function and help maintain your dog's health during a challenging period. With carefully balanced nutrients, including a low phosphorus content and high quality proteins, this food is ideal for dogs with renal insufficiency.

Key benefits and characteristics

• Low phosphorus content: The low phosphorus content helps slow the development of kidney disease and reduces the risk of secondary hyperparathyroidism, a common complication of kidney failure.
• Limited level of high-quality protein: The food has a moderate protein content, with high quality proteins, to reduce the production of uremic toxins, while maintaining fluid turnover in the kidneys and keeping the dog's body condition stable.
• Phosphorus binding: Adding phosphorus binders such as chitosan and calcium carbonate helps reduce the bioavailability of phosphorus, which is important for protecting the kidneys.
• High energy density and good palatability: The high energy density allows for small, concentrated daily portions. The good taste ensures that the dog receives sufficient feed, which is important to avoid malnutrition during this phase.
• High level of EPA + DHA (omega-3): The food has a high content of omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA, which help to modulate inflammatory processes in the kidneys, thus supporting kidney function.

Additional benefits

• Limits the risk of hypokalemia: The increased potassium content in the diet helps compensate for the loss of potassium through the urine and reduces the risk of hypokalemia.
• Increases antioxidant activity: With a high content of vitamin E, the food promotes antioxidant activity, which protects the kidneys from oxidative stress.
• Limits the risk of lower urinary tract disorders: Adjusted Relative Super Saturation (RSS) index for struvite and oxalate helps maintain healthy urinary tracts, reducing the risk of urinary stones.
• Suitable for adult and senior dogs: The food meets all essential nutrients and covers the daily needs of both adult and senior dogs with kidney failure.

Composition

Rice, dehydrated pork and poultry protein*, animal fat, peas, potato starch, broad bean pods, minerals, hydrolysed pork and poultry protein*, crude fibre, linseed, beet pulp, fish oil, fructo-oligosaccharides, brewer's yeast, hydrolysed crustaceans (source of chitosan), Lactobacillus acidophilus, chondroitin sulfate.