merAid® Intensive Care™ HDN™ Kidney Feline or “Highly Digestible Nutrition” is a semi-elemental therapeutic diet scientifically designed to meet the needs of the feline with Chronic Kidney Disease. Developed by veterinarians and nutritionists, this formula provides controlled levels of phosphorous and low sodium, easily absorbable amino acids, increased potassium, l-carnitine, and omega-3 fatty acids. Intensive Care HDN Kidney Feline is designed to control clinical signs of uremia and minimize progression of kidney disease while sustaining lean muscle mass. Highest kcal/ml for feline kidney disease: 1.45 kcal/ml Highly digestible essential amino acids like L-carnitine to support lean muscle mass and combat cachexia Controlled phosphorous levels help delay the progression of CKD Omega 3 fatty acids – EPA & DHA – aid in slowing CKD progression Antioxidants to minimize oxidative stress Semi-elemental diet = Fastest nutrient absorption Easy to administer through a tube as small as 5Fr. 30-day shelf life after opening Available in 100-gram and 400-gram pouches