GENERAL FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS:

Daily feeding recommendations may be divided into two to four meals.

Fresh water should be available at all times.

Individual requirements may vary depending on breed, age, sex, environment, and activity level.

Caution: Ensure that patients receive adequate daily protein to avoid protein malnutrition.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
ROYAL CANIN Veterinary Diet^TM/MC canine RENAL LP^TM/MC is a highly palatable, complete, and balanced food for adult dogs with chronic renal failure. The protein content of the diet is low and is of high biologic value. Only 12% of the calories RENAL LP^TM/MC diet are derived from protein compared with 30-40% in a typical canned dog food. In addition, phosphorus is restricted, sodium is moderately restricted, and levels of B-complex vitamins are enhanced.

NUTRITION STATEMENT:
RENAL LP^TM/MC is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.

	A restricted phosphorus intake is essential to slow the development of renal secondary hyperparathyroidism.
	Restricted levels of high biological value protein to minimize the production of nitrogenous waste products and improve the clinical signs associated with renal failure.
	High energy density utilizing dietary fat to improve palatability and reduce feeding volumes in inappetant pets.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:
Crude Protein, Min: 5.0%
Crude Fat, Min: 7.5%
Crude Fiber, Max: 1.5%
Moisture, Max: 70.0%
Phosphorus, Min: 0.06%

METABOLIZABLE ENERGY:
From Protein: 11.8%
From Fat: 51.7%
From Carbohydrate: 36.6%

Approximately 643 kcal per 13.6 oz (385 g) can (167 kcal per 100 g).

INGREDIENTS:
WATER, MEAT BY-PRODUCTS, RICE, ANIMAL FAT (PRESERVED WITH BHA/BHT), TRACE MINERALS (CALCIUM CARBONATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, FERROUS SULFATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, MANGANOUS SULFATE, ZINC SULFATE, COPPER SULFATE, CALCIUM IODATE), CELLULOSE POWDER, DRIED EGG PRODUCT, NATURAL FLAVORS, GUAR GUM, VITAMINS (DL-ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE [SOURCE OF VITAMIN E], CHOLINE CHLORIDE, VITAMIN A ACETATE, THIAMINEE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], BIOTIN, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, NIACIN, SELENIUM, RIBOFLAVIN VITAMIN B2], PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE [VITAMIN B6], VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID), TAURINE*.

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

ORDERING INFORMATION:
Available in 13.6-oz (385 g) cans, 24 per case. Item Code K60410.