Canine Hills kd with Lamb is formulated for the management of kidney and cardiovascular disease. It contains low sodium and phosphorus levels which helps control clinical signs associated with ascites/edema and hypertension and helps slow the progression of kidney disease. It has reduced protein and increase non-protein calories to help meet nutritional needs while reducing kidney workload by avoiding excessive by-products that require kidney excretion. It`s dietary buffering capacity helps counteract the tendency for metabolic acidosis, a common complication of kidney failure, to help lessen muscle wasting.