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Kidney Support Diet For Dogs

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Veterinary Authorization Required

This diet requires authorization from your veterinarian before it can be shipped.

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If authorization is not yet on file, our team will contact your veterinarian on your behalf. Orders will ship once authorization is received.

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Kidney Support Diet For Dogs

A vet-formulated, whole-food kidney support dog food thoughtfully designed to provide gentle, targeted, kidney-conscious nutrition.

Price range: $4.78 through $39.95

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Kidney Support Diet For Dogs

Diet Overview

The Medicus Kidney Support Diet is formulated to provide kidney-conscious nutrition for dogs requiring controlled phosphorus and mineral intake. It is built with highly digestible proteins, carefully balanced minerals, and whole-food ingredients selected for thoughtful nutrient delivery and bioavailability.

This recipe is designed to help maintain appropriate mineral balance while supporting overall nutritional integrity. Intended for use under veterinary guidance, it serves as part of a comprehensive kidney support nutrition plan.

Highlights

  • Highly digestible, quality animal proteins

  • Controlled phosphorus levels

  • Formulated to help control phosphorus intake

  • Balanced potassium levels

  • High levels of B vitamins

  • Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA + DHA)

  • Available in nugget and paté formats to support palatability and feeding flexibility

Who would benefit from this diet?

  • Dogs with kidney or renal disease who benefit from controlled phosphorus and mineral levels

  • Dogs with conditions requiring low dietary phosphorus

  • Dogs whose veterinarian has recommended a kidney-support or renal diet

How It Works

The Medicus Canine Kidney Support Diet is meticulously crafted to address these key nutritional needs:

The Medicus Canine Kidney Support Diet is meticulously crafted to address these key nutritional needs:

Nourishes the Body with Clean, Whole Foods

  • Moderate levels of high-quality protein from meat and organs

  • Moderate levels of healthy, digestible fats 

  • Antioxidant-rich produce

Reduces Dietary Phosphorus Load

  • Low-phosphorus ingredients help support balanced mineral intake
  • Whole-food calcium sources such as egg shell and chitosan help naturally limit phosphorus absorption in the digestive tract

Replenishes Key Nutrients That May Be Depleted

  • Added potassium and B vitamins help maintain normal nutrient balance
  • Supports everyday hydration-related nutrient turnover

Supports Renal Health with Targeted Fatty Acid Balance

  • Omega-3 fatty acids provide EPA + DHA

  • Balanced Omega 6 : Omega 3 ratio of 0.52 : 1

  • Formulated to support the body’s natural inflammatory response

Nutrients vs Ingredients

The Right Nutrients. From the Right Sources.

Kidney support diets are built around precise nutrient levels. Many rely on heavily processed ingredients and isolated nutrients to reach those numbers. 

The Medicus Kidney Support Diet is built differently. Each recipe uses whole foods that naturally provide the nutrients dogs need, while still delivering the controlled nutritional profile required for kidney-conscious feeding.

Because nutrients don’t exist in isolation. They come from food. And food is what nourishes the body.

Compare Our Ingredients

Kidney Beef Diet

Beef, Rice, Egg, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Flaxseed, Sweet Potato, Ground Krill, Blueberries, Beets, Potassium Chloride, Ground Egg Shell, Chitosan, Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, & Folic Acid

Kidney Chicken Diet

Chicken, Rice, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Egg, Ground Flaxseed, Sweet Potato, Blueberries, Beets, Ground Krill, Potassium Chloride, Chitosan, Egg Shell Powder, Calcium Carbonate, Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, & Folic Acid

Proof in the Numbers

Why We Show the Comparison

When dogs require kidney-conscious nutrition, nutrient levels matter. Protein, phosphorus, sodium, and other key minerals must fall within specific ranges.

Because of that, we believe it’s important to be transparent.

Below, you’ll see how the Medicus Kidney Support Diet compares nutritionally to other widely used kidney support diets. We share this so you can see clearly that our recipes deliver the targeted nutrient levels expected from kidney support nutrition — while being built from whole-food ingredients.

The goal isn’t to compete on numbers.

It’s to show that precise nutrient control and real food can exist together.

And for many dogs, that difference matters in ways you can see — steady appetite, consistent energy, and a willingness to eat their meals.

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Ingredients

Beef Diet

Beef, Red meat is naturally lower in phosphorus than many white meats such as chicken, turkey, or fish. Beef provides highly digestible protein — the building block for muscles, ligaments, skin, and cellular maintenance — while delivering meaningful nourishment in a kidney-conscious, mineral-controlled diet.
Rice, Rice is included very intentionally in this recipe. While we typically prioritize lower-carbohydrate, meat-forward formulations for healthy dogs, kidney-support nutrition follows different priorities. Here, rice provides a gentle, highly digestible source of energy with naturally low mineral contribution, helping support a carefully balanced phosphorus profile while promoting steady calorie intake and easy digestion.
Egg, Egg is a complete, highly digestible protein containing all nine essential amino acids. Its naturally lower phosphorus level makes it a valuable ingredient when thoughtful mineral balance is a priority in renal-conscious nutrition.
Beef Liver, Organ meats are naturally nutrient-dense, supplying concentrated levels of essential vitamins and minerals in smaller portions. This helps deliver meaningful nutrition without increasing overall food volume, an important consideration when supporting dogs with reduced appetite or lower intake.
Beef Kidney, Organ meats are naturally nutrient-dense, supplying concentrated levels of essential vitamins and minerals in smaller portions. This helps deliver meaningful nutrition without increasing overall food volume, an important consideration when supporting dogs with reduced appetite or lower intake.
Flaxseed, Flaxseed provides fiber and naturally occurring plant compounds that support normal digestion and nutrient utilization, helping the body make the most of every meal.
Sweet Potato, Sweet potatoes offer gentle, digestible carbohydrates along with fiber and antioxidants, contributing steady energy and nutritional diversity in an easy-to-utilize form.
Ground Krill, Ground krill supplies marine-sourced omega-3 fatty acids including EPA and DHA, along with naturally occurring astaxanthin, to support the body’s normal inflammatory balance and overall wellness.
Blueberries, Rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and phytonutrients, blueberries help support the body’s normal response to everyday oxidative stress as part of a kidney-conscious diet.
Beets, Beets contribute fiber and micronutrients such as vitamin C, manganese, folate, and potassium, helping broaden the recipe’s nutritional diversity while remaining gentle on digestion.
Potassium Chloride, Potassium chloride helps maintain balanced potassium levels and supports normal hydration and electrolyte balance: important for dogs benefiting from moisture-supportive nutrition.
Ground Egg Shell, Ground egg shell is a natural source of calcium used to thoughtfully balance the recipe’s overall calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, supporting controlled mineral intake.
Chitosan, Chitosan is derived from the outer shells of shellfish such as lobster and crab. In this recipe, it works alongside other whole-food ingredients to help support balanced phosphorus levels as part of the overall mineral design.
Kelp, Kelp is a sea vegetable that provides iodine and naturally occurring trace minerals, contributing to comprehensive nutritional support.
Mixed Tocopherols, A natural source of vitamin E used to maintain freshness while contributing antioxidant support.
Zinc Proteinate Chelated zinc included to support normal nutrient utilization and overall immune function.
B Vitamins (Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, & Folic Acid) Niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin B12, pyridoxine, and folic acid help support normal energy metabolism and nutrient processing, assisting the body in efficiently converting food into usable energy.

Ingredients

Chicken Diet

Free-Range Chicken, A clean, highly digestible protein source that provides essential amino acids to help maintain lean body condition. Selected for its gentle digestibility and ability to deliver meaningful nourishment in dogs who benefit from kidney-conscious nutrition.

Rice, Rice is included very intentionally in this recipe. While we typically prioritize lower-carbohydrate, meat-forward formulations for healthy dogs, kidney-support nutrition follows different priorities. Here, rice provides a gentle, highly digestible source of energy with naturally low mineral contribution, helping support a carefully balanced phosphorus profile while promoting steady calorie intake and easy digestion.
Egg, Egg is a complete, highly digestible protein containing all nine essential amino acids. Its naturally lower phosphorus level makes it a valuable ingredient when thoughtful mineral balance is a priority in renal-conscious nutrition.
Chicken Liver, A nutrient-dense organ meat that delivers naturally occurring vitamin A, iron, and B vitamins in small, concentrated amounts. Included to enhance nutrient density while remaining highly digestible.
Chicken Heart, A lean, digestible source of protein that provides essential amino acids and naturally occurring taurine. Supports overall nutritional balance while contributing to the diet’s gentle, whole-food foundation.
Flaxseed, Flaxseed provides fiber and naturally occurring plant compounds that support normal digestion and nutrient utilization, helping the body make the most of every meal.
Sweet Potato, Sweet potatoes offer gentle, digestible carbohydrates along with fiber and antioxidants, contributing steady energy and nutritional diversity in an easy-to-utilize form.
Ground Krill, Ground krill supplies marine-sourced omega-3 fatty acids including EPA and DHA, along with naturally occurring astaxanthin, to support the body’s normal inflammatory balance and overall wellness.
Blueberries, Rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and phytonutrients, blueberries help support the body’s normal response to everyday oxidative stress as part of a kidney-conscious diet.
Beets, Beets contribute fiber and micronutrients such as vitamin C, manganese, folate, and potassium, helping broaden the recipe’s nutritional diversity while remaining gentle on digestion.
Potassium Chloride, Potassium chloride helps maintain balanced potassium levels and supports normal hydration and electrolyte balance: important for dogs benefiting from moisture-supportive nutrition.
Ground Egg Shell, Ground egg shell is a natural source of calcium used to thoughtfully balance the recipe’s overall calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, supporting controlled mineral intake.
Chitosan, Chitosan is derived from the outer shells of shellfish such as lobster and crab. In this recipe, it works alongside other whole-food ingredients to help support balanced phosphorus levels as part of the overall mineral design.
Kelp, Kelp is a sea vegetable that provides iodine and naturally occurring trace minerals, contributing to comprehensive nutritional support.
Calcium Carbonate, A source of calcium included to help maintain appropriate dietary mineral balance as part of this thoughtfully formulated kidney-conscious diet.
Mixed Tocopherols, A natural source of vitamin E used to maintain freshness while contributing antioxidant support.
Zinc Proteinate Chelated zinc included to support normal nutrient utilization and overall immune function.
B Vitamins (Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, & Folic Acid) Niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin B12, pyridoxine, and folic acid help support normal energy metabolism and nutrient processing, assisting the body in efficiently converting food into usable energy.
Free-Range Chicken

A clean, highly digestible protein source that provides essential amino acids to help maintain lean body condition. Selected for its gentle digestibility and ability to deliver meaningful nourishment in dogs who benefit from kidney-conscious nutrition.

Chicken Liver

A nutrient-dense organ meat that delivers naturally occurring vitamin A, iron, and B vitamins in small, concentrated amounts. Included to enhance nutrient density while remaining highly digestible.

Chicken Heart

A lean, digestible source of protein that provides essential amino acids and naturally occurring taurine. Supports overall nutritional balance while contributing to the diet’s gentle, whole-food foundation.

Calcium Carbonate

A source of calcium included to help maintain appropriate dietary mineral balance as part of this thoughtfully formulated kidney-conscious diet.

Beef

Red meat is naturally lower in phosphorus than many white meats such as chicken, turkey, or fish. Beef provides highly digestible protein — the building block for muscles, ligaments, skin, and cellular maintenance — while delivering meaningful nourishment in a kidney-conscious, mineral-controlled diet.

Rice

Rice is included very intentionally in this recipe. While we typically prioritize lower-carbohydrate, meat-forward formulations for healthy dogs, kidney-support nutrition follows different priorities. Here, rice provides a gentle, highly digestible source of energy with naturally low mineral contribution, helping support a carefully balanced phosphorus profile while promoting steady calorie intake and easy digestion.

Egg

Egg is a complete, highly digestible protein containing all nine essential amino acids. Its naturally lower phosphorus level makes it a valuable ingredient when thoughtful mineral balance is a priority in renal-conscious nutrition.

Beef Liver & Kidney

Organ meats are naturally nutrient-dense, supplying concentrated levels of essential vitamins and minerals in smaller portions. This helps deliver meaningful nutrition without increasing overall food volume, an important consideration when supporting dogs with reduced appetite or lower intake.

Flaxseed

Flaxseed provides fiber and naturally occurring plant compounds that support normal digestion and nutrient utilization, helping the body make the most of every meal.

Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes offer gentle, digestible carbohydrates along with fiber and antioxidants, contributing steady energy and nutritional diversity in an easy-to-utilize form.

Ground Krill

Ground krill supplies marine-sourced omega-3 fatty acids including EPA and DHA, along with naturally occurring astaxanthin, to support the body’s normal inflammatory balance and overall wellness.

Blueberries

Rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and phytonutrients, blueberries help support the body’s normal response to everyday oxidative stress as part of a kidney-conscious diet.

Beets

Beets contribute fiber and micronutrients such as vitamin C, manganese, folate, and potassium, helping broaden the recipe’s nutritional diversity while remaining gentle on digestion.

Potassium Chloride

Potassium chloride helps maintain balanced potassium levels and supports normal hydration and electrolyte balance: important for dogs benefiting from moisture-supportive nutrition.

Ground Egg Shell

Ground egg shell is a natural source of calcium used to thoughtfully balance the recipe’s overall calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, supporting controlled mineral intake.

Chitosan

Chitosan is derived from the outer shells of shellfish such as lobster and crab. In this recipe, it works alongside other whole-food ingredients to help support balanced phosphorus levels as part of the overall mineral design.

Kelp

Kelp is a sea vegetable that provides iodine and naturally occurring trace minerals, contributing to comprehensive nutritional support.

Mixed Tocopherols

A natural source of vitamin E used to maintain freshness while contributing antioxidant support.

Zinc Proteinate

Chelated zinc included to support normal nutrient utilization and overall immune function.

B Vitamins

Niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin B12, pyridoxine, and folic acid help support normal energy metabolism and nutrient processing, assisting the body in efficiently converting food into usable energy.

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Our Standards

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Veterinary Developed

No Meat Meals

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Veterinary-Formulated Nutrition

Developed by a veterinarian using whole-food ingredients and nutritional science to support specific physiological functions through purposeful nutrition.
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No Rendered Meat Meals

Rendering converts animal carcasses into ingredients for animal feed. They are ground, heavily cooked, pressed to remove fats, ground again, and then dried. Included in this process are bones, organs, blood, feathers, and slaughter floor waste. Meal is a heavily-processed ingredient before it’s added as an ingredient to kibbles.

100% Real, Whole Foods

No High-Heat Cooking

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Real, Whole-Food Nutrition

Made from real, whole-food ingredients rather than rendered meals or heavily processed powders. Whole foods provide nutrients the body can efficiently digest, absorb, and utilize.
  No High-Heat Processing

Conventional kibble is produced using multiple heating steps, including extrusion and drying, which can expose ingredients to temperatures exceeding 400°F. These high temperatures are necessary for shelf stability and safety, but they can alter the structure of certain heat-sensitive nutrients and naturally occurring compounds found in whole foods. Medicus diets are freeze-dried instead. This low-temperature process removes moisture without exposing ingredients to high heat, helping preserve the nutritional integrity, digestibility, and bioavailability of whole-food ingredients.

 

Freeze-Dried

No Corn

Freeze-Dried to Preserve Nutrients

Freeze-drying removes moisture while preserving the original nutrient profile and digestibility of whole foods without high-heat processing.
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No Corn or Corn Fillers

Our formulas do not include corn or corn-derived ingredients. Instead, we use whole-food carbohydrate sources selected for their digestibility and nutritional contribution to the overall formulation.

Carefully Selected Whole-Animal Meats

No Antibiotics

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Clean, Digestible Animal Proteins

Uses digestible animal proteins that provide essential amino acids to support muscle maintenance, skin integrity, immune function, and metabolic health.
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No Added Hormones or Routine Antibiotics

Because we source meats from trusted partners who follow responsible animal-raising practices, no antibiotics, hormones, or other medications are administered to the animals prior to slaughter. This helps preserve the integrity of the ingredients used in our formulas.

Locally Sourced Ingredients

No Artificial Preservatives

Responsibly Sourced

Trusted Ingredient Sourcing

Responsibly sourced from trusted suppliers who prioritize ingredient quality and safety. This sourcing approach allows us to select ingredients such as organically grown produce, wild-caught fish, and pasture-raised beef.
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Naturally Preserved

We only use mixed tocopherols, a natural preservative, in all Medicus Diets. While it functions as a way to keep each bag of food shelf-stable and fresh, it is also an antioxidant.

Limited Ingredient

No Artificial Flavoring

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Focused Ingredient Formulation

Limited ingredient formulations help support digestibility and allow more precise nutritional formulation for sensitive systems.

 

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No Artificial Flavor Additives

Because all of our ingredients are freeze-dried, the original flavor remains, making it similar to a fresh or home-cooked diet in taste.

 

Organic Produce

No Artificial Dyes

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Prioritizes Organically Grown Produce

Consumption of pesticides can increase oxidative stress and place unnecessary strain on the body. When available, we prioritize organically grown produce in our formulas. This means ingredients are grown without synthetic pesticides or herbicides, supporting cleaner, more natural nutrition from the ground up.

No Artificial Colors

Artificial dyes are used in pet foods to add color to brown kibble in an attempt to give them a more desirable and aesthetically pleasing color.

3rd-Party Tested

No Byproducts

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Third-Party Tested for Safety and Accuracy

Each Medicus diet went through complete comprehensive 3rd party testing. Several rounds of AAFCO Nutrient Profile testing ensured that both macro and micronutrient levels are tending to your pet’s specific nutritional needs.
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No Byproduct Ingredients

Byproducts are the result of whole foods being broken down into smaller parts, like peas being broken down into pea protein, pea flour, pea fiber, and pea starch. This allows pet food companies to list these as separate ingredients on their ingredient decks.

Minimally Processed

No Cellulose

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Gentle Processing Methods

Prepared using gentle processing methods that preserve whole-food structure, digestibility, and nutrient availability.
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No Cellulose or Fillers

Does not include non-nutritive bulking agents or filler ingredients.

Bioavailable Proteins

No Soy

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Highly Digestible Protein Nutrition

Uses protein sources the body can efficiently digest, absorb, and utilize for tissue maintenance and metabolic function.
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Soy-Free Formulation

No soy or soy-derived ingredients. Soy is often used as a concentrated plant protein, but we instead rely on whole-food animal proteins and complementary ingredients to provide complete amino acid profiles and balanced nutrition.

Antioxidant-Rich

No Rendered Fats

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Whole-Food Antioxidant Nutrtion

Each Medicus formula contains naturally occurring antioxidants such as polyphenols from blueberries, carotenoids from spinach, and astaxanthin from krill. Antioxidants help protect cells from oxidative stress.
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No Rendered Fat Ingredients

Uses fats naturally present in whole foods rather than rendered fats.

High levels of Omega 3 fatty acids

No Brewers Rice

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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Nutrition

Omega-3 fatty acids support normal immune function, cardiovascular health, skin integrity, and renal physiology. Medicus formulas are uniquely formulated to provide an approximate 1:1 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio using whole-food sources, a balance that differs significantly from conventional pet foods.
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Whole Rice Only

Many kibble diets contain brewers rice, a fragmented byproduct of white rice processing. We use whole white rice selected for digestibility and nutritional contribution.

Independently Reviewed

No Wheat

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Independently Evaluated Formulations

Each formulation undergoes independent review to verify ingredient safety, nutrient balance, and formulation integrity.
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Wheat-Free Formulation

Wheat is commonly used as a filler for commercial kibble companies, as it is inexpensive and easily accessible. Wheat is used as a plant-based protein and isn’t as digestible or bioavailable for carnivores.

Made in WI

No Feed-Grade Ingredients

Made in the USA

Made in the United States

Dr. Chris Bessent is the owner and operator of the Wisconsin-based facilities where Medicus is made. This gives her the ability to provide strict oversight of every step of the production phases, from when the ingredients enter the door to when the finished food leaves the facility to be delivered to your door. Every ingredient, each production phase, and every batch of food is logged for complete traceability.
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Ingredient Quality Standards

Uses ingredients selected for safety, digestibility, and nutritional integrity.

Beef Diet

Ingredients

Grass-Raised Beef, Rice, Egg, Grass-Raised Beef Liver, Grass-Raised Beef Kidney, Flaxseed, Sweet Potato, Ground Krill, Blueberries, Beets, Potassium Chloride, Ground Egg Shell, Chitosan, Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, & Folic Acid.

Cups In A Bag

Nuggets

99 g/cup   |  9 cups 

Paté

124.7 g/cup   |  7 1/4 cups 

These cup amounts are estimates. Because our food is freeze-dried, volume can vary from bag to bag. What’s consistent is weight: each bag contains 32 oz, with a ±5% tolerance.

Calorie Content

Nuggets

4,253 kcal/kg  |  421 kcal/cup

Paté

4,253 kcal/kg  |  527 kcal/cup

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 18%

Crude Fat (min) 14%

Crude Fiber (max) 6%

Moisture (max) 5%

Supplemental Feeding

The Medicus Canine Kidney Support diet is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only and should be used as directed by your veterinarian.

Chicken Diet

Ingredients

Chicken, rice, chicken liver, chicken heart, egg, ground flaxseed, sweet potato, blueberries, beets, ground krill, potassium chloride, chitosan, egg shell powder, calcium carbonate, kelp, mixed tocopherols, zinc proteinate, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin B12, pyridoxine, & folic Acid

Cups In A Bag

Nuggets 

109.1 g/cup   |  8 1/4 cups 

Paté

124.7 g/cup   |  7 1/4 cups 

These cup amounts are estimates. Because our food is freeze-dried, volume can vary from bag to bag. What’s consistent is weight: each bag contains 32 oz, with a ±5% tolerance.

Calorie Content

Nuggets

4,074 kcal/kg  |  399 kcal/cup

Paté

4,074 kcal/kg  |  444 kcal/cup

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 20%

Crude Fat (min) 14%

Crude Fiber (max) 4%

Moisture (max) 4%

Supplemental Feeding

The Medicus Canine Kidney Support diet is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only and should be used as directed by your veterinarian.

Nutritional Facts

How to Feed

Feeding Guide

Always consult your veterinarian before introducing this diet to your dog. Start with these daily feeding guidelines and follow your veterinarian’s suggestions about the number of meals per day and whether the daily recommendation is right for your dog.

REHYDRATION RECOMMENDED

Water helps with digestion, circulation, and other bodily processes like perfusion (movement of fluids through the organ), which helps move the harmful byproducts through the filtration system and out of the body.

Nugget Rehydration Directions: 

Rehydrate by adding +/-  ¾ cup of warm water for every cup of food. Mix the water and food, and wait 3-4 minutes, then serve.

Paté Rehydration Directions:  

Add 1 1/2 cups of hot water (120 degrees F) for every 1 cup of Medicus pate powder. Mix and let rest for 5 minutes. Prior to serving, add two additional tablespoons of warm water and mix.

Palatability Suggestions

Consult with your veterinarian before following these suggestions. Every dog and their condition is different, so it is best to learn whether the recommendations and ingredients are right for them.

Chicken Bone Broth

Hydrate your dog’s food with chicken bone broth (no sodium) as a nutritious and enticing way to add moisture and flavor. Bone broth sits well in a dog’s stomach so it is perfect for dogs with decreased appetite.

Sardines

Place a sardine on top of your dog’s meal. They are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, which have been shown to slow the decline of kidney function associated with kidney conditions.

Kefir

Hydrate your dog’s food with kefir, which contains probiotics, beneficial enzymes, and vitamins B & K. It is also a great source of calcium.

Transitioning

Day 1-2

Feed 25% | 75%
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Day 3-4

Feed 50% | 50%
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Day 5-6

Feed 75% | 25%
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Day 7

Feed 100%
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FAQs

This recipe is formulated specifically for dogs who need kidney-conscious nutrition and controlled mineral levels. Because these needs are typically identified and monitored by a veterinarian, we require authorization to ensure the diet is being used appropriately as part of a vet-guided care plan.

This diet is formulated specifically for dogs with kidney or renal concerns, or for those whose veterinarian has recommended a kidney-support or low-phosphorus diet. Because it is designed for targeted nutritional use, it is not intended for healthy maintenance feeding unless directed by your veterinarian.

Dogs with kidney concerns often benefit from carefully managed phosphorus intake. We use thoughtfully selected ingredients and whole-food mineral sources to help maintain a balanced phosphorus level while still delivering complete, nutrient-dense nutrition.

Rice is included very intentionally in this recipe. While we typically formulate meat-forward diets for healthy dogs, kidney-support nutrition follows different priorities. Rice provides a gentle, highly digestible source of energy with naturally low phosphorus, helping us maintain a carefully controlled mineral balance while supporting steady calorie intake and easy digestion.

Yes — we strongly recommend rehydrating this recipe before serving. Adding water increases moisture intake, which supports normal digestion, circulation, and overall fluid balance throughout the body. For dogs on a kidney-support diet, consistent hydration is an important part of a thoughtful feeding routine. Rehydrating also enhances aroma and palatability, helping encourage steady intake.

We intentionally offer the Kidney Support Diet in both nuggets and freeze-dried paté to help support dogs who may be more selective at mealtime. The paté is designed to be mixed with warm water, allowing you to adjust the texture and moisture level to suit your dog’s preferences. You can also mix rehydrated nuggets into the paté for added texture and variety.

Serving the food fully rehydrated and slightly warm enhances aroma and palatability, which can help encourage more consistent intake while maintaining the recipe’s carefully balanced nutritional design.

This diet is formulated for targeted nutritional support and should be used under the guidance of your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can advise whether it is appropriate as a long-term feeding strategy based on your dog’s individual needs.

Customer Reviews

Kidney Support Diet - For Dogs
Kristina Puddy
Rating: 5/5
None
Dogs love it! I Love that it is made here in Wisconsin! I feel like the price point seems a little high for the quantity in each bag A little shocked no free shipping, even with the purchase of two bags. We order dogs foods from Dr. Harvey and chewy and both have free shipping with a big purchase
Tue Feb 03 2026 19:06:17 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kidney Support Diet - For Dogs
Kristina Puddy
Rating: 5/5
None
Dogs love it! I Love that it is made here in Wisconsin! I feel like the price point seems a little high for the quantity in each bag A little shocked no free shipping, even with the purchase of two bags. We order dogs foods from Dr. Harvey and chewy and both have free shipping with a big purchase
Tue Feb 03 2026 19:06:15 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kidney Support Diet - For Dogs
Kristina Puddy
Rating: 5/5
None
Dogs love it! I Love that it is made here in Wisconsin! I feel like the price point seems a little high for the quantity in each bag A little shocked no free shipping, even with the purchase of two bags. We order dogs foods from Dr. Harvey and chewy and both have free shipping with a big purchase
Tue Feb 03 2026 19:06:13 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kidney Support Diet - For Dogs
Kristina Puddy
Rating: 5/5
None
Dogs love it! I Love that it is made here in Wisconsin! I feel like the price point seems a little high for the quantity in each bag A little shocked no free shipping, even with the purchase of two bags. We order dogs foods from Dr. Harvey and chewy and both have free shipping with a big purchase
Tue Feb 03 2026 19:06:11 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kidney Support Diet - For Dogs
Karen Mitch
Rating: 5/5
Beef nuggets for Kidney support dogs
I love the nuggets. . you can literally squish them between your fingers and add them to the Pate’…. I have an old girl and she needs them smaller and she loves them! I’ll be ordering more!
Thu Jan 29 2026 10:51:02 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kidney Support Diet - For Dogs
Piotr Oberfelt
Rating: 5/5
The best food ever
I'm really happy to have found such a great product on the market for dogs with kidney disease. My dog ​​loves his new, healthy food. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Sat Oct 11 2025 02:16:46 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kidney Support Diet - For Dogs
Gina Landino
Rating: 5/5
Dog loves it
I was a bit doubtful - but my little senior licks her bowl completely clean! I call it her dog chocolate pudding because of the consistency she likes. Too early to tell re: blood test, etc but with the low phosphorous I think we are on the right track! Plus, customer service kept me updated on the order which I greatly appreciated!
Thu Oct 09 2025 19:49:42 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kidney Support Diet - For Dogs
Cindy Hall
Rating: 4/5
High quality but low palatability. !
One of my dogs eventually warmed up to the flavor but the other has no interest even when mixed with other food. I would consider the other protein recipe because the food has such straight forward ingredients and ideal nutrition for my dogs’ kidney disease.
Tue Sep 30 2025 12:39:07 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kidney Support Diet - For Dogs
Linda Reidelbach
Rating: 5/5
Bella LOVES it!
In a few months Bella will have bloodwork to see if her kidney related values have improved. But in the meantime she transitioned easily from Simple Food Project. She loves to eat😃
Wed Sep 24 2025 13:55:56 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kidney Support Diet - For Dogs
Beth Anderson
Rating: 3/5
My Dog Doesn't Like It
It's easy enough to fix. . But my little dog is incredibly picky. He won't eat it. So sorry.
Wed Sep 03 2025 00:14:28 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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