Kidney Protection Blend Diet for Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease
Nutrition is arguably the most important aspect of CKD management. By manipulating the composition of a patient's diet, we believe that we can slow the progression of disease, minimize toxin buildup, and improve quality of life. The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of a novel kidney protection blend diet designed to target specific metabolic pathways that are altered in feline CKD.
Client Compensation:
Your cat will receive free cat food (dry and/or canned) formulated to nutritionally support adult cats with early-stage CKD and standard of care monitoring of CKD for 6 months, as well as management of their disease by a board-certified internal medicine specialist.
Potential Medical Benefits:
Your cat will receive free cat food (dry and/or canned) formulated to nutritionally support adult cats with early-stage CKD and standard of care monitoring of CKD for 6 months, as well as management of their disease by a board-certified internal medicine specialist.
Potential Medical Risks:
Your cat may not want to eat the diet.
What qualifies my pet for enrollment?
Inclusion Criteria:
Cats with IRIS Stage 2 and early stage 3 CKD (creatinine 1.6 - 3.5 mg/dl) are eligible to enroll.
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion criteria include other uncontrolled systemic illnesses, obesity (body condition score 8 or 9), complications of CKD such as kidney infection or ureteral obstruction, decompensation of CKD requiring hospitalization, and intravenous fluid therapy. Cats receiving steroids, vitamin supplements or fish oil are excluded from enrollment.
Diagnosis/Condition Being Studied: Chronic Kidney Disease
Intervention to Be Studied: Special blend kidney diet versus standard kidney diet
PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONAIRE
If you believe your pet may be eligible for this trial, please complete a pre-screening questionnaire.