Can my senior cat with kidney disease have treats on Hill's k/d?

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Looking for 3rd opinion: My 17 y/o cat was diagnosed with stage 2 kidney disease. Vet said she shouldn't get any treats while on the new Hill's k/d diet. This seemed extreme, so I called my pet insurance vet line for a 2nd opinion. The nurse there said it should be OK to give my cat treats occasionally. For context, we give her small pieces of meat or let her lick a yogurt container 2-3 times a week. I'm reluctant to take away her joys at her age but don't want to jeopardize her health. TIA! Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 17 years and 4 months old | 9 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Honestly, I hate to see you deprive Bebe of her occasional treat. I just can not see the problem with what you want to give her as long as the majority of what she eats is the Hill's K/D. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Can my senior cat with kidney disease have treats on Hill's k/d?

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