Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition often associated with advancedage. According to recent data, 1 out of 3 cats will develop CKD intheir lifetime. It is also common for senior cats to develop other age-relatedconditions such as reduced mobility or cognitive dysfunction, which cansignificantly impact the quality of life of both the cat and the pet parent.
Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is a common condition in senior cats andcauses pain and inflammation in a cat’s joints. Studies have shown that DJD isso common that 90% of cats over the age of 12 years suffer from DJD. Catshide their pain very well; therefore, pet parents may not recognize the signsof joint disease. Some of these signs include being less active while awake orsleeping more than usual, behaviors which can be seen as normal considering theage of the cat.
As cats grow older, they might suffer from cognitive dysfunction. Thebehavioral signs of cognitive dysfunction tend to become noticeable in catsthat are 10 years of age or older. The signs include spatial disorientation,wandering away from home into unfamiliar territory, lack of interest inplaying, excessive sleeping, altered cycles of sleep and wakefulness, long periodsof staring blankly into space or at walls, indifference to food and water,urinating and defecating outside the litter box, and seemingly unpromptedepisodes of loud vocalizing, frequently in the middle of the night.
Nutrition can play a key role in managing these age-related conditions.That is why Hill’s nutritionists and veterinarians developed PrescriptionDiet® k/d®+Mobility for cats. This clinicalnutrition not only supports your cat's kidney function but also helps toimprove mobility and increase cognitive alertness and vitality.
In fact, the nutrition of k/d is clinically tested to improve &lengthen quality of life.
How it works:
- Controlled phosphorus & low sodium
- High level of essential amino acids for building muscle protein
- Therapeutic levels of omega-3 fatty acids
- Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.)TM Technology for cats
- Clinically proven antioxidants
How it helps:
- Protects vital kidney & heart function
- Formulated to improve your cat’s ability to run, climb and jump in as little as 28 days
- Supports your cat's natural ability to build lean muscle daily
- Formulated to increase vitality & alertness in older cats
INGREDIENTS: BrewersRice, Corn Gluten Meal, Pork Fat, Soy Protein Isolate, Chicken Meal, Dried BeetPulp, Egg Product, Fish Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Potassium Citrate, SoybeanOil, Lactic Acid, Flaxseed, Calcium Sulfate, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride,L-Lysine, L-Arginine, L-Threonine, Taurine, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin ESupplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), NiacinSupplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, PyridoxineHydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Tryptophan, L-Carnitine,minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, CalciumIodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors,Beta-Carotene.
