Table 2 Product characteristics and administration method used
From: Comparative palatability of five supplements designed for cats suffering from chronic renal disease
Name | Content | Galenic form | Manufacturer’s guidelines | Administration method used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Azodyl | Bacterial products: (Kibow Biotics®: E. thermophilus (KB 19), L. acidophilus (KB 27), B. longum (KB 31)) | Powder in single dose capsules | 1 to 3 capsules daily depending on weight | One capsule of powder spread over 5 g of kibble |
Psyllium husk | ||||
Ipakitine | -IPB (calcium carbonate) | Powder | One spoon of powder (1 g) per 5 kg of BW, spread on the food | One spoon of powder spread on 5 g of kibble |
-Chitosan | ||||
Pronefra | -IPB (calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate) | Liquid suspension | 0.25 ml/kg twice daily with food | 2 ml spread on 5 g of kibble |
-Chitosan | ||||
-Astragalus membranaceus | ||||
-Hydrolysate of fish protein | ||||
Renalzin | -IPB (lanthanum carbonate) | Paste | Two presses (~2 ml) per cat, spread on the food | One press of paste spread on 5 g of kibble |
Rubena75 | -Rheum officinale, extract | Tablet | 2 tablets per cat daily | 1 tablet placed in the bowl |