Product description

A kidney under strain struggles to process protein and phosphorus the way a healthy one does, which is why a renal diet's defining feature is not an added ingredient but a deliberately restricted one — less for the kidneys to filter, not more of something beneficial.

VetCare Renal Hydrolysed Chicken with Sweet Potato leads with hydrolysed chicken (63%), sweet potato and pumpkin. Protein is restricted to 5% and phosphorus to 0.11%, both notably low, and it includes potassium citrate (0.1%) which Arden Grange describe as urine alkalising.

395g tray (Arden Grange also sell a dry version of this range, sold separately)
Hydrolysed chicken (63%)
Protein restricted to 5%, phosphorus to 0.11%
Potassium citrate (0.1%), described as urine alkalising
Metabolisable energy 113kcal/100g

On the dry version of this range. Arden Grange also sell a dry-bag version of VetCare Renal Hydrolysed Chicken with Sweet Potato. Its composition and analysis differ from this wet tray's, since the two are separate recipes for the same purpose rather than one recipe in two formats — this page is written from the wet tray's own card.

Who it's for: a dog with chronic or transient renal insufficiency, or oxalate stone formation, being fed this on a vet's direction — this is not a food to start without a kidney function diagnosis and ongoing veterinary oversight, given how restrictive the protein and mineral levels are.

Why we chose it

Few dietetic recipes we stock are as restrictive as this one, and it is worth having in for the specific dogs whose vets have already made the diagnosis that needs it. We would never suggest it as a general food, only as the one a vet has specifically asked for by name.

— Matt, founder

Material & product details

Material: natural ingredients
Ash: 1.8%
Fat: 9%
Brand: Arden Grange
Fibre: 0.5%
Omega-6: 2.3%
Protein: 5%
Moisture: 79%
Food type: A dietetic complete feed for adult dogs.

Delivery, returns & payment

Delivery

Tracked UK delivery — your estimated arrival date is shown above and updates automatically. Standard delivery £2.99, and free on orders over £39. Full details on our delivery information page. Delivery information

Returns

14 days to change your mind (the shorter window for food, treats and frozen), no interrogation. Items need to be unused (sensory products unopened, for hygiene). Full details on our delivery & returns page.

Payment

Secure checkout by Stripe — cards, Apple Pay, Link and Klarna. We never see or store your card details.

Common questions

Can I feed this without a vet's advice?

No. Arden Grange formulate it for chronic or transient renal insufficiency and oxalate stone reduction, with stated feeding periods for each, and advise seeking veterinary guidance throughout.

Why is the protein content so low?

At 5%, it is deliberately restricted, alongside phosphorus at 0.11%, to reduce what a struggling kidney has to filter.

What does the potassium citrate do?

Arden Grange describe it as urine alkalising, included at 0.1%.

What is the calorie content?

113kcal per 100g, stated as Metabolisable Energy.

Which options can I choose from?

6 x 395g tins, 2kg, 12kg. Pick one above before adding to your basket.

How long does delivery take?

Your estimated delivery date is shown above and updates automatically. UK orders are sent tracked — standard delivery is £2.99, and free on orders over £39.

How do I track my order?

As soon as your order is dispatched we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.

What is it made from?

natural ingredients. Full specifications are listed above.

What if I need to return my order?

You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind (food, treats and frozen items have a shorter window). Just email us with your order number and we’ll send the return steps the same working day — see our delivery & returns page for details.