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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BrandBlue Buffalo
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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?
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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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BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet® GI Gastrointestinal Support |
BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet® HF Food Intolerance |
BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet® NP-Alligator |
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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.
Customer Reviews
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Very good.
By Jules on Jan 7, 2021
After a lot of research, we switched to this food for our 3 year old CKD bulldog. We have tried several brands in the last 2 years. This has healthy ingredients, as well as the protein and phosphorous percentages I was looking for. We prefer wet food for hydration concerns, so we do add a cup of water to our dogs food 5 minutes prior to feeding. She loves it. This has also saved us $300.00 a month on her food bill; we used another popular prescription brand prior to this and it was breaking the bank.
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Blue Buffalo KS vs my dogs-yuch
By favoritedogfoodphooey on Dec 7, 2020
I really wanted my dogs on this dog food but, man, they really hate it. I've added rice at my veterinarians suggestion (turns out no grains seem to cause heart failure!) and I've tried adding water to make a gravy. They will eat the rice and lick the gravy but only eat the food if they're super hungry. I'm so disappointed.
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THIS IS THE ONE!
By MDMike on Nov 4, 2020
I tried a popular kidney brand that the vet recommended and my small shepherd's appetite was truly hit or miss. No enthusiasm. Mixed with some kidney-formula canned, didn't matter. Switched gradually to BB KS and mixed in some warmed (not hot) bone broth for dogs, and he laps up every bit, every night. So happy to watch him eat, and the extra liquid from the bone broth is good for the kidneys also without adding much protein or salt.
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So far so good
By Dawghawgs on Oct 23, 2020
My 10 y/o lab recently had some blood work that came back a little off. After talking to her vet, we decided to put her on a kidney friendly diet to see if her numbers will improve. I reviewed the other kidney diet dog foods and chose Blue Buffalo ks because of the positive reviews on “taste” and that my pups have been eating Blue Buffalo for years and seem to really like it. So far so good, my lab seems to like the taste ( half KS and half chicken and brown rice formula) Her blood work will be rechecked in three months to see if the new food is helping. I will try an update then.
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He Likes it!!!
By Apara on Nov 5, 2020
In August Max was put on a kidney diet food, which he hated. I wouldn't even touch it unless I hand feed him. Fast forward to October, I decided to buy this brand, and boom, it was a match. Hes back to begging for his meals and eating every kibble :)
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Blue Kidney Support Diet
By Kate on Dec 20, 2020
My elderly dog, 16 1/2 years old is doing great on this food. His kidney numbers are staying within acceptable values. Tried other kidney support diets and they caused digestive problems. Will stay with Blue as long as Hemi sticks around.
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Dog will not eat
By Princess on Oct 11, 2020
My dog mini schnauzer will not eat this food. Tried wetting it, soaking it, beef broth, chicken broth, mixing with wet can, nothing works. Way too hard for her to chew. I even soaked it for 2 hours and then tried to cut it up in smaller pieces, nope. The pieces are way too hard like trying to eat mini bricks. I have a full bag, not opened and it is very expensive. I will not purchase again, will try another brand for CKD.
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Blue Buffalo Kidney Support for Dogs
By SheKat on Nov 25, 2020
My dog loves the food and I am very pleased with this product. There are NO by-Products in this dog food which is great!!!
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My dog eats it
By Siesta on Oct 23, 2020
My 13year old cockerpoo was recently diagnosed with Kidney disease. He can't have corn,wheat, soy so I was happy to find grain free food. My dog loves it!! I included some pieces of apple and greenbeans in his food and add some warm water.
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Kidney Food for my Old Dog
By Momo on Sep 16, 2020
I have used Blue Buffalo products for my Labradoodle since he was a pup @13 years ago & have chosen their formula now that my dog has the beginnings of kidney disease. My vet recommended a different product but I chose BB since reviews of other products indicated the dogs did not like the taste. Knowing my dog is accustomed to BB and not a big eater did not want to try anything else as I have confidence in BB foods since my dog has always been very healthy & I attribute that to BB.
