Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet KS Kidney Support Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
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Feed your pal the finest natural ingredients featured in Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet KS Kidney Support Grain-Free Dry Dog Food. Made with controlled levels of protein from chicken to help manage your pal’s kidney workload. The grain-free formula also has controlled levels of minerals, such as phosphorus and sodium to help support kidney health, plus vital nutrients such as antioxidants, L-carnitine and omega 3 fatty acids to help support your pal’s overall health and body condition. This wholesome, natural diet has both beneficial nutrition and a taste your furry best friend will love.
Key Benefits- Kidney support dry dog food with controlled levels of protein to help manage your furry pal’s kidney workload.
- Veterinary diet that also has controlled levels of phosphorus and sodium to help support kidney health for a happy and thriving dog.
- Enhanced with antioxidants, L-carnitine and omega 3 fatty acids for your dog’s overall health and body condition.
- Made without the grains many pet parents choose to avoid, making this holistic formula great for doggies with sensitive tummies.
- Prescription-only food made with the finest ingredients available that have both beneficial nutrition and a taste your furry best friend will love.
Veterinary Authorization
This item needs authorization from your veterinarian. Simply provide your pet and vet clinic information at Checkout and we'll follow up with your veterinarian to confirm. If you have a copy of your authorization, you can expedite the process by uploading a scan or photo of it to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
Diet Transitioning
Pets can be sensitive to sudden changes in their diets. For this reason, it is extremely important to follow a gradual transition plan to best support your pet's health and product effectiveness. Ask your Veterinarian about the best way to transition your pet to a new food.
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Item Number147664
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Weight6.0 pounds
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LifestageAdult
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietGrain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Veterinary Diet
Deboned Chicken, Potato Starch, Pea Starch, Peas, Potatoes, Dried Egg Product, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Powdered Cellulose, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Pea Protein, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Kelp, Taurine, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Turmeric, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Carnitine, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, L-Threonine, L-Tryptophan, DL-Methionine, Vegetable Juice for color, Salt, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Biotin (Vitamin B7), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Vitamin A Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Copper Sulfate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.
Caloric Content3,879 kcal/kg, 404 kcal/cup
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| Crude Protein | 14.0 % min |
| Crude Fat | 18.0 % min |
| Crude Fiber | 7.0 % max |
| Moisture | 10.0 % max |
| DHA | 0.2 % min |
| Calcium | 0.4 % min |
| Calcium | 0.8 % max |
| Phosphorus | 0.25 % min |
| Phosphorus | 0.55 % max |
| Sodium | 0.25 % max |
| Magnesium | 0.12 % max |
| Vitamin E | 300 IU/kg min |
| Taurine | 0.15 % min |
| L-Carnitine | 200 mg/kg min |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 1.5 % min |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 3.0 % min |
| Weight of Dog | Daily Feeding (cups) |
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| Up to 15 lbs | 1/4 - 1 1/4 |
| 16 - 25 lbs | 1 - 1 3/4 |
| 26 - 40 lbs | 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 |
| 41 - 60 lbs | 2 1/2 - 3 1/4 |
| 61 - 80 lbs | 3 1/4 - 4 |
| 81 - 100 lbs | 4 - 4 3/4 |
| Over 100 lbs | Feed 4 3/4 cups, plus 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs |
Preparation Options:
Feed dry for crunchy & delicious nutrition nuggets & LifeSource Bits right from the bag, or add warm water and mix to fully release flavors & aroma.
Be sure to have a clean bowl of cool, fresh water available at all times. Increased water intake can be beneficial for kidney function.
Pets can be sensitive to sudden changes in their diets. For this reason, it is extremely important to follow a gradual transition plan to best support your pet's health and product effectiveness. It is recommended to follow a 7 to 14-day transition plan before exclusively feeding your pet a new food. For a 14-day transition plan, start by mixing 75% of your pet's current diet with 25% of the new diet on Days 1-4. On Days 5-8, mix 50% of the current diet with 50% of the new diet. On Days 9-11, mix 25% of the current diet with 75% of the new diet. On Days 12-14, you can feed your pet the new food exclusively. Ask your Veterinarian about the best way to transition your pet to a new food.
| Transition Day | Current Diet | New Diet |
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| Days 1-4 | 75% | 25% |
| Days 5-8 | 50% | 50% |
| Days 9-11 | 25% | 75% |
| Days 12-14 | 0% | 100% |
Why should I buy veterinary diets from Chewy?
We offer competitive prices and free shipping on orders over $49. Plus, you'll save more if you sign up for automatic refills with Autoship at Checkout. Chewy experts are available 24/7 to answer any questions you have.
How do I order veterinary diets?
- Search for the diet your veterinarian recommends and add it to your cart. You can purchase your veterinary diets along with any other items you need.
- At Checkout, you'll be asked for your pet's name and veterinary clinic information so we can confirm that the item is authorized by your veterinarian.
- Place your order and we'll take care of contacting your veterinarian. If you have a copy of your authorization, you can expedite the process by uploading a scan or photo of it to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
If your clinic needs more information from you or recommends a different diet, we'll let you know immediately.
I have a copy of the authorization from my veterinarian. Can I send it to you?
Yes. If you have a paper copy of your veterinarian's authorization, you can upload a scan or photo to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
Can I use a veterinarian's authorization if it was written by a veterinarian out of state? Yes. We accept valid authorizations from anywhere in the United States, Canada, and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico.
Why do I need a veterinarian's authorization?
Veterinary diets are formulated with the precise ingredients and nutrients needed to address specific medical issues. Because these diets are formulated for medical issues, veterinary authorization is needed to advise you on the best way to give them to your pet and to monitor your pet's health while they are on the diet.
Can someone else (such as a caretaker or family member) place an order for my pet?
Yes, but we'll need them to contact us and provide the full name of the pet's owner after the order is placed. This is so the veterinary clinic can locate your pet's records when we contact them. Email us at vetdiet@chewy.com or call us 24/7 at 1-800-672-4399.
Do authorizations expire?
Yes. Your veterinarian will tell us when your authorization expires and how many refills you have before they'd like you to check back in with them.
Can I set up automatic refills? Yes. Sign up for Autoship at Checkout and select how often you need refills. We'll automatically ship your veterinary diets for as long as your authorization allows. If you run out of refills or your authorization expires, we'll automatically contact your veterinarian for a new authorization.
What if I have more questions? How can I reach the veterinary diets team at Chewy?
Email us at vetdiet@chewy.com, start a chat on Chewy.com, or call us anytime at 1-800-672-4399. We're here for you 24/7.
A Natural Therapeutic Diet
Formulated by veterinarians and animal nutritionists, BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet products are designed to nutritionally help manage certain conditions for dogs and cats. BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet formulas contain the same kind of premium-quality ingredients that are synonymous with Blue Buffalo.
The True BLUE Promise
BLUE is formulated with only the finest natural ingredients:
• Always features protein-rich real meat
• NO chicken (or poultry) by-product meals
• NO corn, wheat or soy
A Holistic Approach to Nutritional Therapy
SCIENCE-BASED EFFICACY
Because the efficacy of nutritional therapy is top priority, BLUE Buffalo employs a team of PhD animal nutritionists, food scientists and veterinarians to ensure each BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet performs exactly as it should.
QUALITY AND SAFETY ARE PARAMOUNT
At BLUE Buffalo, product safety and quality are our #1 priority. We care deeply about the safety of our furry family members. We are proud of our best-in-class product quality, and have strict controls in place to make sure that our ingredients meet the highest quality standards.
PALATABILITY MATTERS
BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet is made with the finest natural ingredients just like all our BLUE foods. It always starts with real meat and contains no chicken/poultry by-products, corn, wheat or soy and artificial preservatives, or flavors. It's a wholesome, natural veterinary diet that has both beneficial nutrition and a taste dogs love.
Exclusive LifeSource Bits®
All BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet recipes feature a precise blend of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants selected by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists to help promote immune system health, fulfill life stage requirements and support a healthy oxidative balance.
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| Health Indications | Gastrointestinal Support | Food Intolerance | Food Intolerance |
| Available Form | Dry and Wet | Dry and Wet | Dry and Wet |
| LifeSource Bit® | Yes | No | No |
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BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet® KS Kidney Support |
BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet® W+M Weight Management + Mobility Support |
BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet® W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care |
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| Health Indications | Kidney Support | Weight Management and Urinary Care | Weight Management & Urinary Care |
| Available Form | Dry and Wet | Dry | Dry and Wet |
| LifeSource Bit® | Yes | Yes | Yes |
About BLUE Buffalo
Blue Buffalo began with unconditional love and some furry inspiration from a large breed Airedale, Blue. When Blue's family started a pet food company, their vision was clear. They wanted every pet parent to be able to feed their pet with the same care they would feed family. So they created the #1 natural pet specialty food to help furry family members live happy, healthy lives. Of course, they named it after Blue.
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Kibble is Okay
By Cinni on Jul 22, 2021
My 13 year old toy poodle needed a kidney care diet after being diagnosed with mild kidney disease. My vet recommended grain free Blue Buffalo Veterinary Diet, KS because of her corn allergy. At first, before her dental procedure she could not chew the kibble even though she had been eating her tiny OTC kibble with no problem. I thought the larger kibble issue was because of her teeth. However, after the dental procedure last week, she still has difficulty chewing the kibble. The larger sized KS kibble pieces are just too big but Blue doesn't make a a smaller prescription KS kibble size. I can soak it and puree in the food processor but that is too much fuss when the canned is easier.
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My dog will eat this kibble.
By Mocha on Sep 11, 2021
The kibbles are very hard. My dog first bite, she run away from getting herself scared from how hard she have to bite into. She seems to like this and will eat it through out the day little at a time. She’s not eating enough as serving suggestions.
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Special food
By Dede on Jun 30, 2021
Blue Buffalo is a great product. Went to Chewy on the recommendation of my vet. This was a prescription dog food in which my vet approved the prescription and which Chewy claimed they never received the approval from the vet. I know my vet and this is the first time in 14 years dealing with other companies that this has ever happened. I believe that Chewy misplaced my vet’s approval. Good thing i followed up or the delay in getting my dig her food would have been even longer.
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Pug aproved
By Loraleen on Jul 19, 2021
My pug of 14/12 years has been diagnosed with kidney problems putting her on a special food. Never worked before but this was a hit she actually seems to enjoy it and that makes me happy also nothing is worse than for us a pet to eat the thing they need but don’t want
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Very Good Choice
By Tehya on May 23, 2021
Our dog had been thriving on Origen 6 fish for many years. We thought this to be the highest quality no-grain kibble we could get, but with her advanced age, her kidneys just weren't dealing well with the very high protein in that food. So our vet recommended a much-lower-protein Kidney Diet food. After much research we settled on Blue Buffalo Natural Vet Diet KS Kidney Support(grain free) Dry kibble. The best ingredients of all the KS foods out there, I believe, and Grain Free ! which has always been an issue for our dog. We also supplement with the exact same food in a can(wet) which would not be near enough protein as a stand-alone food. But a couple tablespoons mixed with warm water and the Our dog had been thriving on Origen 6 fish for many years. We thought this to be the highest quality no-grain kibble we could get, but with her advanced age, her kidneys just weren't dealing well with the very high protein in that food. So our vet recommended a much-lower-protein Kidney Diet food. After much research we settled on Blue Buffalo Natural Vet Diet KS Kidney Support(grain free) Dry kibble. The best ingredients of all the KS foods out there, I believe, and Grain Free ! which has always been an issue for our dog. We also supplement with the exact same food in a can(wet) which would not be near enough protein as a stand-alone food. But a couple tablespoons mixed with warm water and the dry kibble, makes a delicious gravy she goes wild for, and gives much-need moisture to the food. Very happy with these two products, and Chewy Customer Service is excellent, and always answer the phone 24/7. … more
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I'm sure it's a high quality food
By Maura on Aug 5, 2021
I bought this to try to get my dog to eat when his kidneys failed. He wouldn't eat it but the food is not at fault, he wouldn't eat anything and passed away yesterday.
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Good Food for Aging Dog With Kidney Issues
By JoeZilch on Jun 9, 2021
After our dog's veterinarian diagnosed kidney insufficiency and told us that her diet had to be changed, I researched (online) the various dry foods that she could have. Blue Buffalo is highly regarded, approved by the veterinarian, and passed the taste test with our dog. This is our first purchase but if things go well, we will continue with it.
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Lil Bear Approved!!!
By BearFood on May 10, 2021
Gotta picky eater!? Then this is for you! Not only does it look appealing to this human but my uber picky eater, digs right in! So happy to find a prescription formula he enjoys eating and has right calorie count and healthy food for my favorite boy! Feel good about giving him this and he is doing so much better on it! I highly recommend! Thank you Blue and Chewy!! Cheers!!
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it could just be my dog
By gmaz on Aug 7, 2021
he doesn't like it. It didn't like Hills either. He will only eat it if he's really hungry. I'll try Purina next
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For senior needing low fat and low protein diet
By SFJoe on Apr 23, 2021
My senior small breed mix had abnormal blood test results indicating kidney and pancreas issues. The vet said he must go on a low fat and low protein diet. He was on a grain free salmon diet for a long time. So, he doesn't seem crazy about this food and I think it might be more difficult for him to have bowel movements. But, he does eat the food and I guess in a year I might do another blood test to see if it's helped.
