Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Early Care Formula Dry Cat Food
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Keep your kitty healthy with the veterinary exclusive nutrition of the Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Early Care Formula Dry Cat Food. Prescribed by veterinarians to support kidney health in cats, it’s made with restricted amounts of high-quality protein, lower phosphorus and sodium levels, and added B-complex vitamins to help maintain kidney function. Plus, it’s enhanced with vitamins and minerals, along with essential taurine to support overall feline well-being, from whiskers to tails.
Key Benefits- Veterinary exclusive kibble is specially formulated to support feline kidney health.
- Lower levels of high-quality protein to support lean muscles while being easy on the kidneys.
- Reduced phosphorus and sodium levels, plus added B-complex vitamins help maintain kidney function.
- Enhanced with vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids and essential taurine for overall health in every bite.
- Provides a complete and balanced diet for adult cats with kidney conditions, on its own or mixed with wet food.
Prescription Approval
This product requires a veterinary prescription. Simply provide your vet's information during checkout and we'll follow up to confirm. If you have a copy of your prescription, you can expedite the approval process by taking a photo and emailing it to vetdiet@chewy.com, or by faxing it to 1-800-619-7973.
Serving Suggestion:
Mix the kibble recipe with the complementary Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Early Care Formula wet food for even more tasty nutrition in every bite, and to add healthy hydration to meals.
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Item Number142661
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Weight3.15 pounds
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BrandPurina
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Food FormDry Food
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LifestageAdult
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Made inUnited States
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Special DietPrescription Food
Corn Gluten Meal, Tuna, Barley, Whole Grain Corn, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Potato Protein, Animal Liver Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Natural And Artificial Flavors, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Sodium Selenite. A-2568
Caloric Content4041 kcal/kg, 494 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 33.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 13.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 5.0% max |
| Moisture | 12.0% max |
| Ash | 7.0% max |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.12% min |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.09% min |
| Calcium | 0.55% min |
| Phosphorus | 0.55% max |
The following feeding program is recommended as a guideline only, with discretionary clinical adjustments for proper weight maintenance. With your veterinarian’s approval, offer increasing amounts of the new food with decreasing amounts of the old food.
| Body Weight | Approximate Number of 8 oz cups/day |
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| 3 - 5 | 1/8 - 1/4 |
| 6 - 8 | 3/8 - 1/2 |
| 9 - 12 | 1/2 - 5/8 |
| 13 - 16 | 3/4 - 7/8 |
| 17 - 20 | 1 - 1 1/8 |
| 21 - 25 | 1 1/8 - 1 1/3 |
Using a standard 8 oz/250 ml measuring cup which contains approximately 122 g of NF Kidney Function Early Care feline formula. Provide adequate fresh water in a clean container for your cat daily. For your pet's health, see your veterinarian regularly.
With your veterinarian’s approval, offer increasing amounts of the new food with decreasing amounts of the old food.
Why should I buy Vet Diet food online?
Shopping for Vet Diet food is easy! Chewy experts are available 24/7 to answer your questions and guide you through the process. We offer competitive prices, free shipping on orders over $49, and more savings if you sign up for an Autoship subscription.
How do I order Vet Diet food?
- Search our website for the diet your vet recommends, then add it to your cart. You can purchase your Vet Diet food with any other goodies you need!
- At checkout, you’ll be asked for required information. Enter your pet’s name and type your vet’s name and telephone number.
- Place your order, and we’ll take care of the rest!
How will you contact my vet?
Our Vet Diet team will personally contact your vet for approval. If your clinic needs more information from you or recommends a different diet, we’ll let you know immediately.
Does it help if I send you my prescription?
Yes! If you have a paper copy of your prescription, email a picture to vetdiet@chewy.com, start a chat, or fax your prescription to 1-800-619-7973.
Can I use a prescription written by a veterinarian out of state?
Of course! We can accept valid prescriptions from anywhere in the United States and Canada—that includes US territories, like Puerto Rico.
Why do I need a prescription?
Veterinary diets are formulated with the precise ingredients and nutrients needed to address specific medical issues. If you don’t have a paper prescription, no sweat—once you provide your vet’s information, our team will take over.
Can someone else (such as a caretaker or family member) place an order for my pet?
Yes, but we’ll need them to provide us with your full name or the pet’s owner’s name via phone, email or chat after the order is placed, so the clinic can locate your pet’s records when we contact them.
How can I help expedite my order?
Just follow these simple steps: 1. Create your pet ’s profile on Chewy.com. 2. If you have an Autoship scheduled, but you’re running low on refills, contact us ahead of time to let us know if you have a new clinic or if any prescription information has changed. 3. If you have a prescription handy, send it to us before you order—by sending an email to vetdiet@chewy.com, starting a chat with one of our experts, or faxing us at 1-800-619-7973.
Do I need to set up a pet profile?
We recommend it, but it’s not required. You can create your pet’s profile by logging in at Chewy.com, hovering over your account, and choosing “pet profile.”
Do prescriptions expire?
Yes. Your vet will tell us when your prescription will expire and how many refills we can send before they’d like you to check back in with them.
Can I set up auto refills?
Yep! Sign up for Autoship and we’ll automatically ship your food for as long as your prescription allows. If you run out of refills, or your prescription expires, we’ll automatically contact your vet for a new approval. If we hit any bumps in the road, we’ll let you know right away.
What if I have more questions? How can I reach the Vet Diet 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.
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new version not as appealing
By Sally on Jan 22, 2019
When I started giving this to Chloe I mixed it with the old version of their Kidney Function food to get her used to the new. She ate around the new, preferring the old. If a piece of the new falls out of her bowl she leaves it there, but eats the older food piece! I have not tried giving her just the new food so will have to see if she leaves it in the bowl. She has not had any more kidney incidents so it seems like the new food is doing its job as the old one did.
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Not her favorite
By PrincessButtercup on Mar 6, 2019
I use a time release feeder for the dry food. Regular food (before the diagnosis) would be eaten as soon as it was available. Not so this formula. She only eats it when she is really hungry.
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They love it.
By Starr on Feb 22, 2019
I have several older cats some with early kidney disease. I've tried other food the Vet recommended but none of them liked it. I tried the Purina Pro Plan for early care and all of my cats love it.
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my cats like it.
By Anneka on Feb 20, 2019
My cats like this food, they didn't care for the wet version of this diet, but they like the dry, so supplementing with another brand of wet. I hope its working!!
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Vet recommended, cats like it.
By jancat on Jan 16, 2019 Top 500 Contributor
I mix a few dry foods together so the cats have variety in their food. To keep kidney function optimal, I am trying to keep the phosphorous levels low and this food fits that profile. I have incorporated this food into the mix and everyone likes it.
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I think it's working
By TjLav on Jan 21, 2019
The vet ordered this for my cat who is in early stages of kidney failure. She is able to hold the food down and has stopped loosing weight. However, she really doesn't like it which makes it hard for me to get her to eat.
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Great For Older Kitty
By KidneyFood on Dec 26, 2018
Our 11 year old Ragdoll has one failed kidney so the vet suggested this food. Our girl loves it and is doing well on it. I was happy to find it at Chewy as we are from Canada and winter in the California. I sent them our vet's prescription and the food was delivered immediately.
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She loves it!
By Catlady2358 on Dec 16, 2018
Her appetite is not good everyday, so I have to keep a variety of foods on hand, sometimes something different will get her eating again. Gave her this for the first time this morning, she ate every bit of it, yay. Course, she may decide eventually she doesn't like it anymore, lol, it's been a challenge to keep her eating.
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Good option for cats with kidney conditions
By sru2003 on Jan 3, 2019
We use this as the dry alternative during the day for my cats. Otherwise, they eat wet kidney prescription diet. They are super picky and will eat this dry food option.
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Cat likes this
By PetParent on Oct 28, 2018
Our elderly cat has slightly elevated kidney values and it was recommended that she start a kidney-friendly diet. Of all the prescription diets, this is the only one she will regularly eat (wet and dry formulas). We do have to supplement with some lower phosphorus non-prescription diets to encourage her to eat this food sometimes, since eating any food is crucial.
