General information please seek your vet's advice before using this food or extending the feeding period. When feeding your dog with a veterinary diet you should consult your vet regularly for check ups. If your dog's health deteriorates please seek veterinary advice immediately. Chronic renal insufficiency cri is common in dogs, and a lack of appetite often occurs at the same time. Giving your dog a specially adapted diet is important if they have cri and royal canin renal moist dog food has been designed for this purpose. The food can help to support kidney function and contains a special antioxidant complex as well as essential epa and dha. It also has a lower phosphorus content as well as adapted protein levels to help to prevent overloading of the kidneys. The alkalizing formulation helps to balance the dog’s metabolism and the flavours in the food have been selected to be particularly appealing to dogs, to help to make the food as well accepted as possible. Recommended for indications chronic renal insufficiency cri not recommended for contraindications hyperlipidemia pancreatitis or recovery after acute pancreatitis lactating bitches, pregnant bitches or puppies key benefits dietary management of chronic renal complaints recipe designed to support renal function in cases of chronic renal disease. With epa and dha, an antioxidant complex and low phosphorus. Eases strain on the kidneys excess pressure on the kidneys can lead to urine poisoning, whereas food with a balanced protein content can help to ease the load on the kidneys. Balanced metabolism chronic renal complaints can cause metabolic acidosis. The alkalizing formula of this moist dog food can help to counteract this effect. Acceptance selected ingredients create a flavour profile that is very well accepted. Duration of treatment it is recommended to start feeding a special diet as early as possible. It is advisable to use special foods for the rest of the dog’s life, in cases of chronic renal disease.