EU Reg 2020/354 Part B Entry 10 — Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency (1)
Species: Dogs, Adult dogs, Cats, Adult cats, Equines
Purpose (essential nutritional characteristics): Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency (1) — (Dogs) High quality proteins and phosphorus ≤ 5 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) and crude protein ≤ 220 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) / (Adult dogs) Reduced phosphorus absorption by means of incorporation of Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate / (Cats) High quality proteins and phosphorus ≤ 6,5 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) and crude protein ≤ 320 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) / (Adult cats) Reduced phosphorus absorption by means of incorporation of Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate / (Equines) High density of energy with more than 8,8 MJ/kg feed with a moisture content of 12 %. Highly digestible and highly palatable sources of starch. Restricted protein level: ≤ 106 g crude protein/kg feed with a moisture content of 12 %. Level of sodium: 2 g/100 kg BW per day. High level of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic sum ≥ 0,2 g per kg BW0,75 per day
Duration of use: Initially up to 6 months (3) | Initially up to six months. Long term or until resolution of the issue
Source: EU Reg 2020/354 Part B (consolidated text per EUR-Lex CELEX:02020R0354, version 2025-04-22). Entry 10 is part of the 44 PARNUT entries in Part B (range 10-72). Cross-references: AAFCO nutrition profiles for chronic kidney disease, cardiac disease, dermatological conditions. FEDIAF nutritional guidelines 2025 provide complementary guidance but do not authorize therapeutic claims — EU 2020/354 is required for products marketed with PARNUT claims.
Notes: This entry is part of the 44-entry block (10-30 + 50-72). Entries 31-49 are not used in the current consolidated text (numbering jumps from 30 to 50). Always consult official EUR-Lex consolidated 2020/354 text when preparing EU-market petitions for products covered by Entry 10.