

Early Kidney Support Nutrition for Adult Cats
Product Description
Hill’s Prescription Diet k/d Early Support with Chicken Dry Cat Food is a specialized recipe made to help adult cats during the early stages of kidney issues. Using balanced minerals, top-quality protein, and ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense, it protects kidney health, keeps muscles strong, and boosts energy while helping cats stay interested in their meals. This proven nutrition is designed to improve long-term health and help your cat live a happier, more active life.
Benefits
- Kidney Care: Balanced phosphorus and sodium levels decrease kidney strain to support function in the early stages.
- Gut Health: ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense promotes a healthy microbiome to lower waste that affects the kidneys.
- Muscle Strength: High-quality protein and vital amino acids help maintain lean muscle mass and your cat's strength.
- Encourages Eating: Special appetite-triggering technology helps motivate cats with a low appetite to eat their meals.
- Bladder Health: The S+OXSHIELD formula helps manage the urinary environment to lower the risk of crystal formation.
Variants
4 lb
Ingredients
Chicken, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Wheat Gluten, Pea Protein, Brown Rice, Flaxseed, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Oil, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, L-Arginine, Potassium Citrate, Betaine, Whole Grain Oats, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Iodized Salt, L-Carnitine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Threonine, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient |
Amount |
Protein |
34.1% |
Fat |
21.8% |
Carbohydrates |
37.2% |
Crude Fiber |
1.5% |
Calcium |
0.76% |
Phosphorus |
0.55% |
Potassium |
0.75% |
Sodium |
0.28% |
Magnesium |
0.095% |
Taurine |
0.28% |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
1.61% |
How to Use
Recommended-Usage Chart
Weight of Cat (lbs/kgs) |
Amount per Day (cups/grams) |
6 lb (2.7 kg) |
1/3 cup (45 g) |
8 lb (3.6 kg) |
3/8 cup (50 g) |
10 lb (4.5 kg) |
1/2 cup (65 g) |
12 lb (5.4 kg) |
5/8 cup (80 g) |
14 lb (6.4 kg) |
5/8 cup (80 g) |
16 lb (7.3 kg) |
3/4 cup (95 g) |
18 lb (8.2 kg) |
3/4 cup (95 g) |
Usage Instructions
- Gradual Transition: Introduce new food gradually over at least 7 days to avoid digestive upset and improve acceptance.
- Exclusive Diet: For the best results, feed only this food and avoid mixing it with any non-prescription treats or meals.
- Fresh Water: Maintain constant access to clean, fresh drinking water to ensure proper hydration and assist with renal filtration.
- Consistent Feeding: Long-term, consistent feeding is essential to achieve and maintain the intended health benefits of this diet.
- Vet Oversight: Use this therapeutic food only as directed by your veterinarian, with regular check-ups to monitor your cat’s health.
Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Prescription Only Use: This product is a veterinary diet and should only be used under professional veterinary recommendation.
- Not For All Cats: Not suitable for kittens or pregnant or nursing cats due to specific nutritional requirements.
- Health Monitoring: Frequent veterinary visits are essential to track kidney performance and general wellness while using this food.
- Proper Transitioning: Sudden dietary changes may cause digestive upset, so a gradual transition is strongly recommended.
Possible Side Effects
- Digestive Adjustment: Some cats may experience mild digestive changes during transition, including temporary stool consistency changes.
- Appetite Variation: Appetite may fluctuate initially as cats adjust to the new formulation and taste profile.
Storage Information
- Cool Storage: Store the food in a cool, dry location to ensure it stays fresh and keeps its nutritional value.
- Secure Sealing: Make sure to seal the bag tightly after every meal to keep the flavor in and keep contaminants out.
- Prevent Dampness: Keep the product away from humidity and moisture to stop spoilage and maintain the food's quality.
- Keep Out Of Reach: Store packaging safely away from pets and children to prevent accidental ingestion or suffocation risks.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can this food help cats with early kidney disease?
Ans: Yes, this formula is specifically designed for cats in the early stages of kidney concerns. It uses controlled phosphorus and sodium along with targeted nutrition to help reduce kidney workload, support function, and slow progression when used consistently under veterinary supervision.
Q2: Is this food suitable for all cats?
Ans: No, this is a prescription diet intended only for adult cats with early kidney concerns. It is not recommended for kittens or pregnant or nursing cats due to different nutritional needs, and should only be used under veterinary guidance.
Q3: How does ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense benefit cats?
Ans: ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense is a proprietary prebiotic blend that supports the gut microbiome. It helps reduce harmful waste products in the body, which can ease the burden on the kidneys and support overall kidney health and function.
Q4: Can this food be mixed with other cat foods?
Ans: For best results, this diet should be fed exclusively as recommended by the manufacturer. Mixing with non-prescription foods may reduce its effectiveness, though dry and wet versions of the same prescription formula can be combined if advised by a veterinarian.
Q5: How long should my cat stay on this diet?
Ans: Long-term and consistent feeding is recommended to achieve optimal results. Since kidney conditions require ongoing management, your veterinarian will guide the duration based on your cat’s health status and response to the diet.
This Shipping Policy explains how orders are processed, shipped, tracked, and delivered.
1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
4. International Shipping
We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
International delivery estimates may be affected by carrier operations, customs processing, local holidays, weather, or other events outside normal transit conditions.
5. Tracking
When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
7. Delayed or Lost Shipments
If your shipment has not arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe, please contact us. We will review the tracking information, work with the carrier when necessary, and assist with an appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
8. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Deliveries
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Please include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about shipping or an order in transit, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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