Recent data shows that 1 out of 3 cats will suffer from kidney problems in his lifetime, and while cats of any age can be diagnosed with kidney problems, it is more commonly seen in older cats.
It is also common for senior cats to develop other age-related conditions such as reduced mobility or cognitive dysfunction which can significantly impact the quality of life of both the cat and the parent.
Studies have shown that joint problems are so common that 90% of cats over the age of 12 years suffer from reduced mobility. Cats hide their pain very well, so well, that parents may not recognize the signs of a joint problem. Some of these signs include being less active while awake, or sleeping more than usual, behavior which cat owners see as "normal" considering the age of the cat.
As cats grow older they might suffer from cognitive dysfunction. The behavioral signs of cognitive dysfunction tend to become clearly noticeable in cats that are 10 years of age or older. The signs include spatial disorientation; wandering away from home into unfamiliar territory; lack of interest in playing; excessive sleeping; altered cycles of sleep and wakefulness; long periods of staring blankly into space or at walls; indifference to food and water; urinating and defecating outside the litter box; and seemingly unprompted episodes 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 new Prescription Diet® k/d®+Mobility for cats. This clinical nutrition not only supports your cat's kidney function, but also helps to improve his mobility and increase his 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
*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: Water, Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Rice, Rice Starch, Spinach, Chicken Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Fish Oil, Egg Whites, Potassium Alginate, Flaxseed, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavor, Choline Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Guar Gum, Taurine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Calcium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Arginine, L-Lysine, L-Threonine, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, L-Carnitine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Calcium Carbonate.
KEY CALORIC CONTENT:
68 kcal / 2.9 oz (82 g) can
Nutrient Dry Matter%
Protein 29.6%
Fat 24.9%
Crude Fiber 3.0%
Carbohydrate / NFE 37.9%
Calcium 0.89%
Phosphorous 0.48%
Sodium 0.24%
Potassium 1.05%
Magnesium 0.060%
Taurine 0.49%
Vitamin C 227 ppm
Vitamin E 668 IU/kg
Total Omega-3 FA 1.69%
Lysine 1.99%
Carnitine 972.8 ppm
Chondroitin Sulphate 51 ppm
Glucosamine 1169 ppm
References
The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
