Blue Buffalo Introduces Food for Pets with Kidney Disease

WILTON, CT — Blue Buffalo announced in a release on Monday that they have launched a new pet food for dogs and cats to help manage kidney disease. KS Kidney Support for Dogs and KM Kidney + Mobility Support for Cats was formulated by Veterinarians and PhD Animal Nutritionists .

“Blue Buffalo is proud to introduce another natural choice in nutritional therapy for pets with specific medical conditions,” said Bill Bishop, Founder and Chairman of Blue Buffalo. “Our new Kidney Support for dogs and Kidney + Mobility for cats are important additions to our line of veterinary-exclusive natural therapeutic diets.”

Both formulas feature antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress, and L-carnitine to support healthy muscle maintenance and body condition. They are also clinically proven to produce a Calcium Oxalate Relative Supersaturation of <3, and clinically proven to produce an average urine pH of 6.5 to 7.5, according to Blue Buffalo.

“New KS for Dogs and KM for Cats are formulated to help manage kidney disease, and KM also provides mobility health benefits,” said Victoria Carmella, DVM, Director of Veterinary Services at Blue Buffalo. “BLUE Natural Veterinary Diets combine expertise in clinically-proven science for each therapeutic indication with our deep experience formulating natural pet foods preferred by many clients.”

Blue Buffalo, based in Wilton, provides natural foods and treats for dogs and cats and is a leading sponsor of pet cancer awareness and critical studies of pet cancer, health, treatment and nutrition at top veterinary medical schools across the United States.

Ridgefield's ROAR is working with Blue Buffalo to present "Paws for the Cause," a festival for dogs and their people. The event will be held on Sunday October 16, 2016 from 12 - 4 p.m. at the Ridgefield Recreation Center, Danbury Rd. Ridgefield.

The Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue (ROAR) is a 501(c)3 animal rescue organization that specializes in compassionate treatment and adoption of homeless pets. The ROAR Donofrio Family Animal Shelter is located at 45 South Street in Ridgefield, and offers dog and cat adoptions.

For more information about Blue Buffalo, visit the company’s website at www.BlueBuffalo.com.

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