Weruva Wx

Chicken Formula in a Hydrating Purée

Name: Chicken Formula in a Hydrating Purée
Rating: 4.62 (8 reviews)

Featuring naturally low phosphorus proteins such as boneless, skinless white breast meat chicken and egg whites, this hydrating purée is designed for high palatability while helping to maintain muscle mass. With up to 50% less phosphorus than AAFCO’s minimum levels, Weruva Wx Phos Focused formulas are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding, providing essential nutrition for cats in need.

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$26.28

Size

3oz - 12pk 5.5oz - 8pk

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Product Highlights

Carefully chosen proteins such as boneless, skinless white breast meat chicken and egg white provide essential nutrition while keeping phosphorus levels naturally low.
Low levels of phosphorus without sacrificing protein or quality.
Highly bioavailable proteins for optimal digestion and amino acid absorption to help maintain muscle mass.
All natural. No grain, gluten, corn, wheat, soy, powdered cellulose, fillers, or carbohydrates that superficially lower phosphous levels.
Weruva Wx Phos Focused is for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. This product contains inadequate phosphorus levels to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for any life stage. Always consult your veterinarian when changing your cat's diet.

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For When It Matters Most

Naturally Low Phosphorus

High-quality proteins that are naturally low in phosphorus.
Quality Ingredients

All natural. No grain, gluten, carrageenan, or powdered cellulose.
Hydration Focused

Hydration through meat to meet the needs of your obligate carnivore.
Supplemental Feeding

Up to 50% less phosphorus than AAFCO's minimum levels.

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Product Details

Ingredients

Chicken Broth, Chicken, Egg White, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil, Egg Shell Meal, Agar-Agar, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide.
Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min): 10%, Crude Fat (min): 5%, Crude Fiber (max): 1%, Crude Moisture (max): 83.5%, Ash (max): 1.5%
Caloric Content

kcal per 3oz: 78
kcal per 5.5oz: 144
kcal per kg: 922
Lifestage

Adult, Senior
Features

Fish-Free (with Fish Oil), Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Supplemental Feeding

Feeding Guidelines

This food is not complete and balanced and should not be fed as the only meal to cats on an everyday basis. Consult your veterinarian about how to fit this food into your cat’s diet. Feed according to the age, size and activity level of your cat. If fed alone, feed 1 oz for each pound of body weight daily, best fed in multiple feedings throughout the day. Your cat should have access to clean, fresh water. Refrigerate after opening.

Transitioning

Despite how much your feline friends ask for Weruva's high-quality foods, it's best to transition them gradually onto a new food over a week. Start by mixing a small amount of Weruva in with their old food and slowly increase the amount of Weruva fed over 7 days. This will help your kitty adjust to their new Weruva foods.

Product Guarantee

We’re confident your pet will love our products, but if you’re not satisfied within 30 days, we’ve got you covered. For further assistance, please visit our Help & Support page!

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My 22 year old cat with kidney disease loves this food.

Thank God I found this food - it's the only thing my 18-year-old cat with kidney disease will be. She's very skinny and I'm so thrilled to find something she'll eat.

I am happy to say that I have been transitioning Bubba from a regular cat food diet to this one as he has been diagnosed with Stage 2 Kidney Disease. He is 17 yo and has enjoyed his hearty meals and I am glad that he is now enjoying this new diet change.

Helped my Renal cat gain weight

My cat recently got diagnosed with stage 3 renal disease. She had lost over 20% of her body weight. I added this food to supplement with her prescription diet and she is obsessed with it. She has gained weight and looks healthy. Now this is her favorite treat, I am already ordering more for her.

Sadly. Cats won't touch it.

We are so sorry to hear your kitty is not a fan of the chicken pate. If you would like to reach out to our customer service team, we would be happy to assist you in finding an alternative that your kitty will enjoy. Please know we do have a 100% satisfaction guarantee so any opened or unopened packages can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or exchange.

We are a non profit rescue trying to keep a 22 year old cat with renal failure going... we care for over 100 animals, so we cannot afford this for everyone...........thank you for your food........

My cat's recent blood work showed he could benefit from a lower phosphorus diet. He's a picky eater and the RX foods didn't appeal to him to I have Wx a try... he loves it! Eats it willingly and it's easier to obtain (which ensures he consistently gets the correct diet). Fast shipping via Weruva too!

My cat didn't love the Wx Chicken Pate but she loves the Hydrating Chicken Pate. She is picky but we love Weruva!

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Nutritional Information

An infographic from Weruva shows nutrition information for their lowest phosphorus cat foods, including phosphorus details, calorie and energy content, as fed and dry matter nutrient percentages, and mineral content per 100 kcal.

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Wx Phosphorus Focused

A chart titled Wx Phos Focused from Weruva displays phosphorus details of pet food flavors, showing percentages and mg/100 kcal for chicken purée, tilapia & tuna purée, tilapia & chicken purée, and chicken in gravy.

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In the chart above, we have listed phosphorus information based upon a lab analysis of the “as fed percentage”, “dry matter basis percentage”, and “mg/100 kcal”.

AS FED – measures phosphorus as an overall percentage of ingredients
DRY MATTER BASIS - measures phosphorus as a percentage of ingredients after moisture is removed
mg/100 kcal - measures milligrams of phosphorus in 100 kcal of food

Wx Phos Focused - Our Lowest Phosphorus Foods

Based upon literature and veterinarian advice, pet parents of cats with kidney issues often seek foods with the lowest levels of phosphorus. Such foods will not cure damaged kidneys, but they may, generally speaking, help cats feel better—and this in turn may help cats maintain appetite and muscle mass.

Wx Phos Focused foods is not complete and balanced because it does not contain adequate levels of phosphorus. None of our foods are intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your veterinarian when changing your cat’s diet.

Current Weruva Formulas - The Weruva Difference

As the main dietary source of our formulas is boneless meat, many of our complete and balanced formulas (per AAFCO standards) meet or are even significantly below phosphorus levels recommended by veterinarians for cats with kidney issues. Phosphorus is a component of bone, and bones are often in pet food formulas, even if bone is not declared on the package. For instance, the AAFCO definition of chicken is “…flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone”.

The Wx Phos Focused Difference

With Wx Phos Focused foods, we have designed formulas with such low phosphorus levels that they are not complete and balanced (per AAFCO standards). And this includes formulas that are more than 20% less than AAFCO minimum standards for phosphorus. We have accomplished this without sacrificing the integrity or quality of ingredients or processing.

No Protein Sacrifice - Wx Phos Focused foods are for the Obligate Carnivore

“But shouldn’t I be looking for low protein in addition to low phosphorus?”

Cats with kidney issues may benefit from diets that have lower levels of phosphorus, but we believe it is necessary to include adequate levels of protein. Cats, by definition, are obligate carnivores, and this means their bodies need meat. Meat includes high quality protein which in turn helps maintain muscle mass--something crucial for cats with kidney issues.

Keeping phosphorus on the lower side and protein adequate often presents a challenge because rising protein levels typically correlates with rising phosphorus levels. Accordingly, many traditional “low phosphorus” diets often sacrifice protein content to hit target phosphorus levels. As such formulas swap muscle building protein for other caloric sources, such as carbohydrates, they may not be entirely fit for an obligate carnivore.

By carefully choosing protein sources that contain lower levels of naturally occurring phosphorus (including boneless skinless chicken breast, boneless tilapia filets and egg whites—the same cuts and quality as used in products for people), Wx Phos Focused foods “circles the square”. The result—Wx Phos Focused formulas maintain substantial levels of protein to help maintain muscle mass while at the same time providing phosphorus levels below AAFCO standards.

Why Do Cat Parents Seek Lower Phosphorus Formulas

As kidney health declines, the kidneys may no longer filter blood efficiently, and excess phosphorus may enter the bloodstream. Consequently, cats may generally feel ill, become lethargic or experience loss of appetite. Unfortunately, it may become cyclical as the excess phosphorus may further impair the kidneys. A diet on the lower side of phosphorus, while it will not cure kidney issues, may help with the ailments.

Metabolizable Energy Profile - Species Appropriate Caloric Ratio

We aim for:

60% calories coming from fat
40% calories coming from protein
0% calories coming from carbohydrates

Have any questions? Reach out to info@weruva.com. To view Wx's full nutritional information, click here.

This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your veterinarian when changing your cat’s diet.