Assessment of Moderate Protein Canine Renal Diet

Principal Investigator: Meredith Miller

Co-PI: John P. Loftus

Department of Clinical Sciences
Sponsor: Veterinarian Recommended Solutions LLC
Title: Assessment of Moderate Protein Canine Renal Diet
Project Amount: $56,671
Project Period: February 2018 to January 2019

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): 

The aim of this study will be to assess the benefits of a moderate protein, phosphorus restricted, sodium restricted and a high long chain omega three fatty acid diet on parameters of renal failure in dogs with IRIS stage I and II disease over a 6 month period of time when compared to a traditional commercial dry diet utilized for the treatment of kidney disease.