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PARNUT Entry 10 - Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency

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PARNUT Entry 10: Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency (1)

Particular nutritional purpose: Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency (1)

Species or category of animal: Dogs, Adult dogs, Cats, Adult cats, Equines

Dogs

  • Essential nutritional characteristics: 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)
  • Recommended length of time: Initially up to 6 months (3)
  • Labelling declarations: β€” Protein source(s) β€” Calcium β€” Phosphorus β€” Potassium β€” Sodium β€” Essential fatty acids (if added)
  • Other provisions: 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed. 2. Recommended digestibility of proteins: minimum 85 %. 3. Indicate on the labelling: β€˜It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’ 4. Indicate in the instructions for proper use: β€˜Water should be available at all times.’

Adult dogs

  • Essential nutritional characteristics: Reduced phosphorus absorption by means of incorporation of Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate
  • Recommended length of time: Initially up to 6 months (3)
  • Labelling declarations: β€” Protein source(s) β€” Calcium β€” Phosphorus β€” Potassium β€” Sodium β€” Essential fatty acids (if added) β€” Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate
  • Other provisions: 1. Indicate on the labelling: β€˜It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’ 2. Indicate in the instructions for proper use: β€˜Water should be available at all times.’

Cats

  • Essential nutritional characteristics: 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)
  • Recommended length of time: Initially up to 6 months (3)
  • Labelling declarations: β€” Protein source(s) β€” Calcium β€” Phosphorus β€” Potassium β€” Sodium β€” Essential fatty acids (if added)
  • Other provisions: 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed. 2. Recommended digestibility of proteins: minimum 85 %. 3. Indicate on the labelling: β€˜It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’ 4. Indicate in the instructions for proper use: β€˜Water should be available at all times.’

Adult cats

  • Essential nutritional characteristics: Reduced phosphorus absorption by means of incorporation of Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate
  • Recommended length of time: Initially up to 6 months (3)
  • Labelling declarations: β€” Protein source(s) β€” Calcium β€” Phosphorus β€” Potassium β€” Sodium β€” Essential fatty acids (if added) β€” Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate
  • Other provisions: 1. Indicate on the labelling: β€˜It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’ 2. Indicate in the instructions for proper use: β€˜Water should be available at all times.’

Equines

  • Essential nutritional characteristics: 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 β‰₯ 0,2 g per kg BW0,75 per day
  • Recommended length of time: Initially up to six months. Long term or until resolution of the issue
  • Labelling declarations: β€” Protein and energy source(s) β€” Calcium β€” Phosphorus β€” Potassium β€” Magnesium β€” Sodium β€” Sum of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid
  • Other provisions: 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as complementary feed 2. Indicate on the labelling: β€” β€˜It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.’ β€” The complementary feed should not be used in case of hypernatraemia and hyperchloraemia. β€” The complementary feed should contribute to at least 10 to 20 % of the daily energy supply (approximately 0,05 to 0,1 MJ/kg BW0,75 per day). 3. The ration should ensure an energy supply of > 0,62 MJ/kg BW0,75 per day. 4. The ration should not exceed 50 mg calcium/kg dry matter/day. 5. Indicate in the instructions for proper use: β€˜Water should be available at all times.’

Source: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/354, Annex, Part B, entry 10 β€” EUR-Lex consolidated version 2025-04-22 (CELEX:02020R0354).

Sources

  • reg_2020_354_parnuts.pdf