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 MP 14^TM/MC is a highly palatable, complete food for adult dogs with chronic renal failure. The protein content of the diet is moderately restricted and is of high biologic value. Only 16% of the calories in RENAL MP 14^TM/MC are derived from protein compared with 30-40% in a typical dog food. In addition, phosphorus is restricted, sodium is moderately restricted, and levels of B-complex vitamins are enhanced.

NUTRITION STATEMENT:
RENAL MP 14^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.
	Moderately restricted in sodium concentration to reduce renal hypertension and supplemented with B-vitamins to compensate for urinary losses.
	Naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract, and citric acid.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:
Crude Protein, Min: 14.7%
Crude Fat, Min: 13%
Crude Fiber, Max: 4%
Moisture, Max: 11%
Phosphorus, Min: 0.25%

METABOLIZABLE ENERGY:
From Protein: 16.0%
From Fat: 32.3%
From Carbohydrate: 51.7%

Approximately 336 kcal per 8-oz cup; 418 kcal per 100 g; 80 g per 8-oz cup.

INGREDIENTS:
RICE, GROUND CORN, CHICKEN FAT, CHICKEN MEAL, GROUND WHEAT, NATURAL FLAVORS, CORN GLUTEN MEAL, CELLULOSE POWDER, DRIED EGG POWDER, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, TAURINE*, VITAMINS [DL-ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (SOURCE OF VITAMIN E), BIOTIN, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, NIACIN, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), VITAMIN A ACETATE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], TRACE MINERALS [ZINC OXIDE, FERROUS SULFATE, COPPER SULFATE, MANGANOUS OXIDE, SODIUM SELENITE, CALCIUM IODATE], PRESERVED WITH NATURAL MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, AND CITRIC ACID.

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

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