The aim of B. Sc. Thesis is to present the nutrition of dogs with kidney disease. The first part of the B. Sc. Thesis presents the proper nutrition of dogs, their digestive process and kidney diseases, which are the second leading cause of death for dogs. Furthermore, the diet that can be used to treat and alleviate kidney disease is presented. In the second part, there is a comparison of non-dietary prepared feed mixtures with dietary mixtures intended for dogs with kidney disease. Blends from three well-known dog feed manufacturers are compared: Royal Canin, Monge and Hill's. The NRC nutritional value was calculated for all dietary feed mixtures analysed and compared to the general NRC standard for adult dogs. The composition of all dietary feed mixtures meets the recommended nutritional values for dogs with kidney disease. Compared to feedmixtures for healthy older dogs, they contain less protein, more fat, and less phosphorus and sodium, which is consistent with the recommendations for dogs with kidney disease. The selected mixes for dogs with kidney diseases are mostly in line with the recommendations, with the exception of one of the Royal Canin mixes, which contains slightly more sodium. On the other hand, Monge Vet Solution Renal, has slightly more protein and potassium.
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