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Why consider using a recipe for your
cat with kidney disease?

Did you know?​​

Cats with kidney disease need appropriate protein, fat, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, omega-3 and fibre for their stage of disease.

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Cats with early kidney disease (IRIS stage 1 - 2) can benefit from more protein, and more moderate phosphorus restriction. Severe phosphorus restriction may increase the risk of hypercalcemia.

Cats with advanced kidney disease (IRIS stage 3 - 4) can benefit greater protein and phosphorus restriction. 

Raw chicken thigh (skin-on) plus supplements is often recommended as a good choice.
However, it actually provides a lot less protein than commercial early renal diets, increasing the risk of muscle loss in some cats. Other fatty meats may do the same.

Raw food Salmon oily fish steak, beef meat and chicken breast on gray concrete background.

Protein restriction is often described as 'outdated thinking', and that it increases muscle loss.
However, excess protein can increase uraemic toxin production, and some of these toxins actually cause muscle loss! We want to provide enough protein for the cat's individual needs, but not too much.

Using a raw or cooked recipe personalised for your cat's stage of kidney disease is the best possible diet you can provide. It combines the benefits of science with fresh, species-appropriate ingredients.

We know that you might want to feed meat only with a meal completer, and not have to use a recipe - but because we want the best possible nutrition for your cat, we don't recommend this. 

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"Marvin and Oscar were diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2022 and have been eating meals designed by Dr Meredith Wall ever since. Their food is their sole treatment. Their kidney function has remained stable for over 2 years and at the age of 16 they are both happy and very active.  As well as being nutritionally balanced the meals are tailored to their specific needs, such as low phosphorus, high potassium, prebiotics, antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids.  Protein is carefully balanced to minimise uremic toxins while helping them maintain and build muscle. Oscar’s blood glucose has improved substantially and his SDMA is now within the normal range, indicating an improvement in kidney function. I make a batch every few days that they share and thoroughly enjoy."​

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