Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care with Lamb Dry Dog Food

Clinically Proven Kidney Care Lamb Flavor Dry Food for Dogs with Renal Disease

Product Description

Real lamb makes this kidney diet more appealing for dogs who have grown tired of chicken-based formulas. Clinically proven to improve and extend quality of life in dogs with kidney disease, it uses ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense to activate gut microbiome activity and protect kidney function. E.A.T. technology helps stimulate appetite in dogs who stop eating. Controlled phosphorus, low sodium, omega-3 fatty acids, L-carnitine, and essential amino acids support kidney, heart, and muscle health. S+OXSHIELD reduces urinary crystal risk.

Benefits

• Proven Improvement: This kidney formula is clinically tested to help dogs with renal disease live better and longer lives.
• Prebiotic Kidney Defense: FOS-based proprietary blend works on the gut microbiome to actively nourish and shield kidney function.
• Built-In Appetite Support: Dogs losing interest in food get clinically tested E.A.T. technology to bring back regular, adequate eating.
• Easier on Damaged Kidneys: Phosphorus and sodium are kept low so compromised kidneys face less strain and disease progression slows down.
• Lean Muscle Stays Intact: Essential amino acids exceed AAFCO daily requirements, giving dogs what they need to build and hold muscle.
• Kidneys and Heart Stay Protected: Therapeutic L-carnitine paired with fish oil omega-3s actively guards both kidney and heart function together.
• Lamb-Based Diet Option: Dogs tired of chicken kidney food or those who simply prefer lamb get a quality real-lamb protein here.
• Crystal Formation Protection: S+OXSHIELD creates a urinary environment where both struvite and calcium oxalate crystals are less likely to form.

Ingredients

Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat, Lamb, Soybean Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Dried Beet Pulp, Egg Product, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Fish Oil, Soybean Oil, Pork Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, L-Lysine, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Citrate, Betaine, Whole Grain Oats, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, L-Threonine, Iodized Salt, Taurine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, L-Carnitine, Magnesium Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

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How to Use

Directions for Use

• Vet Prescription: Buy this only after getting a valid prescription, and keep your vet involved throughout the entire feeding period.
• No Other Foods Alongside: This diet works best fed alone; wet and dry k/d versions can go together, but outside foods should stay out completely.
• Give the Gut Time to Adjust: Slowly increase the new food while pulling back the old one across 7 or more days so digestion stays settled.
• Daily Amounts Come From Your Vet: The bag gives rough numbers to start with, but actual portions depend on your dog's weight, condition, and how far kidney disease has progressed.
• Skipping Feedings Hurts Progress: This diet only manages kidney disease properly when fed consistently over time; irregular use takes away most of its therapeutic benefit.
• Portions May Need Tweaking: Keep an eye on body condition and adjust how much you feed, but check with your vet before changing anything.
• Water Should Always Be Within Reach: Pair this dry food with constant access to fresh, clean water since good hydration directly supports kidney function in sick dogs.

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

• For Dogs with Kidney or Cardiovascular Disease Only: This therapeutic prescription diet is specifically formulated for adult dogs with kidney or cardiovascular conditions; do not feed to healthy dogs without veterinary guidance.
• Do Not Feed to Other Pets: Only feed this food to the dog for whom it was specifically prescribed; do not share with other dogs or cats in the household without separate veterinary authorization.
• Consistent Feeding Is Critical for Efficacy: Therapeutic benefits accumulate with consistent daily feeding; intermittent or inconsistent use reduces the diet's ability to protect kidney function and sustain muscle mass.
• Monitor Kidney Function Regularly: Ongoing veterinary blood and urine testing is essential to track kidney disease progression and ensure the diet continues to meet your dog's changing health needs.
• Keep Packaging Out of Reach: To prevent suffocation, always keep the food bag and packaging completely out of reach of pets and children at all times.

Possible Side Effects

• Expect Some Digestive Shifts: First few days on this lamb and rice kidney formula may bring loose stools or mild stomach discomfort in some dogs.
• Food Refusal Needs Attention: Appetite loss is common with kidney disease, but a dog still refusing food past 48 hours needs veterinary guidance soon.
• Watch the Scale Closely: Early kidney diet changes can move body weight up or down, so flag anything that looks like rapid or excessive loss to your vet.

Storage Information

• Cool, Dry Storage Only: Keep the sealed bag away from sunlight, heat, and moisture to protect freshness and nutritional quality.
• Naturally Preserved Freshness: Mixed tocopherols work as a natural preservative to maintain food quality once the bag is opened.
• Reseal After Feeding: Tightly close the bag after every serving to keep out moisture, air, and pests between feedings.
• Secure Storage Required: Store this prescription food where children and other pets cannot reach it to prevent accidental ingestion.

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: How does Hill's k/d with Lamb dry dog food protect my dog's kidneys? 

Ans: Hill's k/d Lamb works through multiple therapeutic mechanisms: ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense prebiotics activate the gut microbiome to help protect kidney function, controlled phosphorus and low sodium reduce the kidney workload, and therapeutic omega-3 fatty acids and L-carnitine help protect kidney and heart health while essential amino acids support lean muscle maintenance.

Q2: Why would my vet recommend the Lamb flavor over the Chicken flavor of k/d for my dog? 

Ans: The Lamb flavor offers the same core kidney-protective nutrition as the Chicken formula, including ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense, controlled phosphorus, and therapeutic amino acids. It is recommended as a palatable alternative for dogs that have been eating chicken-based renal diets for a long time, prefer lamb, or need a different protein source for dietary variety to maintain adequate food intake.

Q3: What is E.A.T. technology and why is it included in this kidney care food? 

Ans: Dogs dealing with kidney disease often stop eating well, and that quickly leads to weight drop and muscle loss. E.A.T. (Enhanced Appetite Trigger) is a clinically tested proprietary technology built into this formula to get dogs eating again. It works to bring appetite back and keep food intake at a level that actually supports the dog through renal disease management.

Q4: Can I mix Hill's k/d Lamb dry food with any of the k/d wet food varieties? 

Ans: Yes. Hill's k/d dry and wet formulas can be mixed or fed concurrently to provide variety and increase palatability. Combining both formats can also boost moisture intake, which is particularly beneficial for dogs with kidney disease who need to stay well-hydrated. Confirm the appropriate daily combination with your veterinarian.

Q5: Why is phosphorus so strictly controlled in Hill's k/d Lamb food? 

Ans: Healthy kidneys filter and excrete phosphorus from the blood. When kidney function is impaired, phosphorus accumulates and can accelerate further kidney tissue damage. Feeding a diet with strictly controlled low phosphorus, like k/d, helps slow the rate of disease progression and reduces the burden on already-compromised kidneys.

Q6: How long does my dog need to stay on Hill's k/d with Lamb food? 

Ans: Since kidney disease is irreversible and progressive, consistent long-term feeding of k/d is critical for its therapeutic benefits to take effect. Your veterinarian will assess your dog's kidney values through regular blood and urine tests and determine whether the diet should be continued, adjusted, or combined with other treatments over time.

Q7: Do I need a prescription to purchase Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Lamb dry dog food? 

Ans: Yes. Hill's Prescription Diet k/d requires a valid veterinary prescription or nutritional authorization before purchase. Your veterinarian must diagnose your dog with kidney disease and recommend this diet as part of a supervised long-term management plan before it can be obtained from a pharmacy or pet retailer.