{"product_id":"valsam-vet-nephrocare-60-15292","title":"Valsam Vet NephroCare Kidney Function Support for Dogs and Cats, 60 Capsules","description":"Support for kidney function\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive kidney care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutritional support for phosphorus balance, natural elimination and kidney metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\nFor dogs and cats Chitosan and calcium carbonate Omega-3 and vitamins\n\u003cp\u003eFor gentle support of the organs that safeguard the body's internal balance every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eValsam Vet NephroCare - nutritional support for normal kidney function\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValsam Vet NephroCare\u003c\/strong\u003e is a nutritional supplement for dogs and cats with increased kidney needs. The formula combines chitosan, calcium carbonate, D-mannose, omega-3 fatty acids, rhubarb and nettle extracts, and vitamins C, B6 and B9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChitosan and calcium carbonate are included to bind part of the phosphorus in the digestive tract and limit its absorption. The remaining components provide complementary nutritional and antioxidant support for animals with increased kidney needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe essentials at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal kidney function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith chitosan and calcium carbonate for nutritional phosphorus binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith D-mannose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith microencapsulated fish oil - a source of omega-3 fatty acids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith rhubarb and nettle extracts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith vitamins C, B6 and B9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for animals with increased kidney needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for dogs and cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe capsules can be given whole or opened and mixed with food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kidneys are involved in eliminating waste metabolic products, maintaining water and electrolyte balance, and regulating a number of processes in the body. In chronic kidney disease, controlling dietary phosphorus is an important part of the veterinary approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNephroCare contains chitosan and calcium carbonate, which act in the digestive tract and can bind part of the phosphorus when taken together with food. Fish oil provides omega-3 fatty acids, while the vitamins and plant extracts complement the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product does not replace a renal diet, laboratory tests, blood pressure control, fluid therapy or prescribed medication. In cases of kidney disease, use should be monitored by a vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuitable for\/during:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutritional support of normal kidney function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased kidney needs in dogs and cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe need for additional phosphorus binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic kidney disease, as part of a veterinary-prescribed regimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimals on a specialised renal diet, when the vet has determined that an additional phosphorus-binding product is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecovery periods with an increased need for kidney and antioxidant support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive ingredients and benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain role\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChitosan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA polysaccharide used to bind certain substances in the digestive tract and limit their absorption.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium carbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA phosphorus-binding component that should be taken with food and used under veterinary supervision.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD-mannose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA monosaccharide included for complementary nutritional support of the urinary system.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA source of omega-3 fatty acids for nutritional support of kidney and cardiovascular function.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhubarb extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA plant component used for complementary support of kidney metabolism.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNettle extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA plant extract, traditionally used to support normal urine output.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxidative stress.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamins B6 and B9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInvolved in amino acid metabolism, cell division and normal blood cell formation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e gelatine capsule shell, microencapsulated fish oil - a source of omega-3 fatty acids, chitosan, D-mannose, calcium carbonate, extract from \u003cem\u003eRheum palmatum L.\u003c\/em\u003e, magnesium stearate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional additives per 1 kg:\u003c\/strong\u003e vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid - 40.0 g; folic acid - 100 mg; vitamin B6 in the form of pyridoxine hydrochloride - 1.2 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnological additives:\u003c\/strong\u003e microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory additives:\u003c\/strong\u003e nettle extract \u003cem\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAnalytical constituents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValsam Vet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDogs and cats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpenable capsules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 capsules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChitosan, calcium carbonate, D-mannose, fish oil, rhubarb, nettle and vitamins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn a cool, dry place, protected from light.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections for use and daily dosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive the recommended amount together with food. The capsules can be given whole or opened, with the contents mixed thoroughly into dry or wet food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended daily intake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproximate duration per pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 10 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 capsule daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 capsules daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1 month\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 capsules daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor optimal binding of dietary phosphorus, the supplement should be taken together with food. The dose and duration should be tailored to test results and the veterinary regimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA nutritional supplement for animals, which does not replace a renal diet, laboratory monitoring or veterinary treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn cases of chronic kidney disease, use the product only after veterinary consultation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium carbonate may affect calcium levels. Periodic monitoring of calcium and phosphorus is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChitosan is usually derived from crustacean shells. If there is a known allergy to crustaceans, discuss use with a vet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus-binding products can affect the absorption of medication. The interval between them should be determined by a vet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-mannose does not replace an antibiotic or microbiological testing in cases of urinary tract infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn cases of vomiting, refusal of food, strong lethargy, dehydration, sharply increased thirst or reduced urine output, seek veterinary advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring pregnancy, lactation or if taking medication, veterinary consultation is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure constant access to fresh water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children and animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ - Frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich animals is Valsam Vet NephroCare intended for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplement is intended for dogs and cats with increased kidney needs. In cases of kidney disease, it should be used under veterinary supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does it need to be given with food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChitosan and calcium carbonate need to be present in the digestive tract together with dietary phosphorus in order to bind part of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes NephroCare replace a renal diet?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A specialised diet remains a core part of the dietary approach to chronic kidney disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the product contain D-mannose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. D-mannose is declared in the official composition of NephroCare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the capsule be opened?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The capsule can be opened and its contents mixed thoroughly into the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre follow-up tests needed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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