What to consider when switching your cat to a renal diet:
Always consult your vet before making any major changes to your pet’s diet, particularly if they suffer from more than one health condition. If your cat suffers from renal disease and another condition, your vet will be able to advise you about the diet which will be best suited to your pet.
Cats with kidney problems tend to have a reduced appetite, so it’s very important that the cat food you choose is highly palatable and enjoyable for your cat. Don’t worry if your cat doesn’t meet the first food you try with absolute enthusiasm – there are lots of renal foods out there, and it might just take time to find one your cat is happy with.
As well as reduced protein and phosphorus, renal diet foods may also contain other ingredients which are beneficial to pets with kidney disease, such as extra omega-3 fatty acids (to improve blood flow to the kidneys), and antioxidants.
Most renal diets come in wet and dry varieties. One of the key ways to manage renal failure is to correct dehydration, so you may want to consider a wet food diet to increase your cat’s fluid intake. If you choose to feed your cat a dry food, make sure they always have access to plenty of water, and consider investing in a water fountain to encourage your cat to drink.
-
More options available
Royal Canin Veterinary Health Nutrition Satiety Weight Management Dry Pet Food for Cats
£35.76In stockMore options available -
More options available
Royal Canin Veterinary Health Nutrition Urinary S/O Cat Dry Food
£17.97In stockMore options available -
More options available
Chappie Complete Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Whole Grain Cereal
£33.91In stockMore options available -
Natures Menu Adult Wet Dog Food - Multipack
Save 15%
Save 15%£11.04£12.99In stock -
More options available
Canine Choice Super Premium Grain-free Light Medium and Large Senior Dry Dog Food - Lamb
20% Off
20% Off£51.99£64.99In stockMore options available -
More options available
Purina Beta Senior 7+ Dry Dog Food - Chicken
£30.33In stockMore options available -
More options available
Purina Beta Large Puppy Dry Dog Food - Turkey
£30.33In stockMore options available -
Royal Canin Veterinary Health Nutrition Gastrointestinal Wet Pet Food for Cats
£13.09In stock -
More options available
James Wellbeloved Grain-free Adult Dry Dog Food - Fish & Vegetable
Save 25%
Save 25%£48.49In stockMore options available -
More options available
Drontal Tasty Bone XL Wormer Tablets for Large Dogs (Over 20kg) 1 tablet per 35kg
Save 20%
Save 20%£11.75£14.69In stockMore options available -
More options available
World's Best Original Unscented Natural Corn Clumping Cat Litter
£13.39In stockMore options available -
More options available
Breeder Celect Recycled Paper Cat Litter
£6.63In stockMore options available -
More options available
Pedigree Biscrok Gravy Bones Biscuits Adult Dog Treats - Original
Save 5%
Save 5%£2.49In stockMore options available -
More options available
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets HA Hypoallergenic Puppy Adult Dry Dog Food
£65.49In stockMore options available -
More options available
Hill's Science Plan Adult Dry Cat Food - Chicken
£26.39In stockMore options available -
Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Adult Wet Dog Food - Loaf
£41.69In stock -
Royal Canin Veterinary Health Nutrition Sensitivity Control Chicken with Rice Wet Pet Food for Cat
£16.99In stock -
Canine Choice Super Premium Grain-free Large Adult Dry Dog Food - Lamb
20% Off
20% Off£51.99£64.99In stock -
More options available
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility j/d Adult and Senior Dry Dog Food - Chicken
£73.77In stockMore options available -
More options available
James Wellbeloved Gluten-free Adult Dry Dog Food - Lamb & Rice
[Save 15%
Save 20%]
[Save 15%Save 20%]£46.69£54.93In stockMore options available -
More options available
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets HA Hypoallergenic Dry Cat Food
£33.59In stockMore options available -
Royal Canin Veterinary Health Nutrition Urinary S/O Adult Cat Wet Food
£15.39In stock -
More options available
Royal Canin Veterinary Health Nutrition Urinary S/O Moderate Calorie Adult Cat Dry Food
£62.69In stockMore options available -
Royal Canin® Veterinary Health Nutrition Renal With Fish Wet Pet Food for Cats
£14.61In stock