What Is It Used For?
KidneyWel® is formulated to complement veterinary care by supporting normal renal function, urinary system wellness, urinary flow, and the body's natural elimination processes.
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VETWEL® PRODUCT INFORMATION
TABLETKidneyWel®
KidneyWel® is a multi-botanical complementary nutritional formula developed to provide broad renal and urinary support for cats and dogs.
How Does the Formula Work?
The multi-botanical formulation is designed around several complementary support pathways rather than a single mechanism, including urinary flow, natural elimination, antioxidant support, urinary comfort, and secondary gastrointestinal phosphorus support.
When May It Be Considered?
- When additional renal wellness support is appropriate
- As complementary nutritional support in veterinary-managed renal care plans
- For senior cats and dogs needing renal support
- When urinary flow and natural elimination support are desired
- Alongside a veterinarian-directed renal nutrition program
- When longer-term renal support is recommended by a veterinarian
Veterinary Approach
KidneyWel® is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent renal disease and does not replace veterinary examination or treatment. Renal diets, fluid therapy, prescription medications, laboratory monitoring, and other interventions should be determined by the veterinarian according to the individual patient's clinical status.
Ingredients & Formulation Rationale
KidneyWel® is not built around a single mechanism. Its broad botanical complex is designed to complement renal and urinary care by supporting renal function, urinary flow, natural elimination, urinary comfort, and mineral/debris management.
- Equisetum arvense: Included as part of the formulation's diuresis and urinary-flow support strategy.
- Lespedeza capitata: Included in the phytotherapeutic approach to renal support and natural elimination.
- Orthosiphon stamineus: Complements the urinary-flow and renal support strategy.
- Rubia tinctorum: Included as part of the formulation's approach to urinary mineral and debris management.
- Phaseolus vulgaris: Provides secondary support for reducing gastrointestinal phosphorus absorption as one component of the broader formula.
The formula also contains Berberis, Taraxacum, Urtica, Chamomilla, and other selected botanical ingredients.
Important: KidneyWel® is not a phosphate binder. Support for reducing gastrointestinal phosphorus absorption is a secondary component of its broader renal and urinary support strategy.
General Ingredients
KidneyWel® combines 26 botanical ingredients in a broad phytocomplex.
1. HorsetailEquisetum arvense
2. BarberryBerberis vulgaris
3. DandelionTaraxacum officinale
4. St. John's WortHypericum perforatum
5. Common BeanPhaseolus vulgaris
6. Purple ConeflowerEchinacea purpurea
7. Stinging NettleUrtica dioica
8. MeadowsweetFilipendula ulmaria
9. Greater BurdockArctium majus
10. Licorice RootGlycyrrhiza glabra
11. HopsHumulus lupulus
12. German ChamomileChamomilla recutita
13. ThymeThymus vulgaris L.
14. Silver BirchBetula pendula
15. MadderRubia tinctorum
16. Common CentauryCentaurium erythraea
17. Wild PansyViola tricolor
18. Round-Headed Bush CloverLespedeza capitata
19. Java TeaOrthosiphon stamineus
20. CalendulaCalendula officinalis
21. BetonyBetonica officinalis
22. Sweet FlagAcorus calamus
23. Great BurnetSanguisorba officinalis
24. YarrowAchillea millefolium
25. Lady's BedstrawGalium verum
26. Ground IvyGlechoma hederacea
Veterinary Monitoring Considerations
Depending on the patient's clinical status, a veterinarian may consider monitoring parameters such as:
- Serum phosphorus
- Creatinine and/or SDMA trends
- BUN and degree of azotemia
- Hydration status
- Appetite and body weight
- Muscle condition
- Urine output and urinary signs
- Blood pressure and UPC when indicated
- Adherence to the prescribed renal diet
- Overall clinical response
Directions for Use
KidneyWel® is supplied in tablet form.
Cats: 1 tablet per administration.
Dogs:
- 1–10 kg: 1 tablet
- 10–20 kg: 2 tablets
- 20–30 kg: 3 tablets
- 30–40 kg: 4 tablets
- 40–50 kg: 5 tablets
- 50–120 kg: 5 tablets
First 3 days
Administer 3 times daily: morning – midday – evening.
From day 4 onward
Administer 2 times daily: morning – evening.
Minimum duration of use: at least 21 days.
The duration of use and clinical monitoring may be adjusted by the veterinarian based on the individual patient's needs.
Brief Product Summary
KidneyWel® is a broad renal and urinary support formula combining 26 botanical ingredients. It is designed to complement veterinary care by supporting renal function, urinary flow, urinary comfort, and natural elimination processes. The formulation also provides secondary support for reducing gastrointestinal phosphorus absorption. KidneyWel® is not a phosphate binder and does not replace a renal diet, veterinary diagnosis, or a veterinarian-directed treatment plan.