Dry food for cats with chronic kidney disease in the intermediate stage (IRIS stage 2 classification), with or without osteoarthritis. Expertly formulated and balanced to support kidney function, promote joint mobility, and prevent malnutrition. Cats with chronic kidney disease and joint problems need a clinically formulated, expertly balanced diet to maintain their well-being and quality of life. Support your cat with VETERINARY HPM® KJ2 Kidney & Joint dry cat food for cats in the intermediate stage of kidney disease.
Key benefits and features:
- Low phosphorus content to prevent harmful buildup, preserve kidney function, and slow disease progression.
- High fat and energy density help prevent malnutrition. Helps maintain a healthy weight.
- Moderate, high-quality protein helps preserve muscle mass while minimizing uremic toxins.
- Chitosan binds with phosphorus to remove even more of it.
- Contains nutrients to protect joints in cats with osteoarthritis.
- Omega-3 fatty acids help limit inflammation, a common cause of joint discomfort. Rich in antioxidants.
- Protects against inflammatory damage.
- Reduces joint stiffness.
- Supports joint flexibility and mobility.
- Collagen-rich eggshell membrane promotes joint flexibility and mobility to keep your cat active.
- Chondroitin helps protect and repair joint cartilage.
- Chitosan enhances chondroitin absorption for maximum benefit.
- Your cat will love the rich meaty taste.
Can also be combined with VETERINARY HPM® KJ2 Early Kidney & Joint Wet Mousse for a delicious mixed meal.
Suitable for adult and senior cats in the intermediate stage of kidney disease (IRIS stage 2), with or without osteoarthritis. Always consult your veterinarian before feeding your cat a therapeutic diet to ensure it is safe and appropriate for their individual needs. Supports kidney function. Supports joints in osteoarthritis. Prevents malnutrition.
Key ingredients:
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Omega-3 fatty acids: Limit inflammation, which can lead to joint pain and degeneration. Help prevent joint cartilage breakdown. Keep joints flexible and mobile.
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Eggshell membrane: Rich in joint-friendly nutrients like collagen, glucosamine, and chondroitin. Promotes joint mobility. Stimulates joint flexibility and elasticity.
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Chondroitin sulfate: Supports the structure of joint cartilage. Helps prevent cartilage breakdown. Supports the production of lubricating fluid in the joints.
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Chitosan: Optimizes chondroitin breakdown and absorption. Maintains joint cartilage integrity. Binds with phosphorus to keep levels low.
Composition: Dehydrated pork protein, rice, animal fats, peas, hydrolyzed pork and poultry protein, potato starch, minerals, fish oil, beet pulp, lignocellulose, brewer's yeast, hydrolyzed fish protein, psyllium husks, fructo-oligosaccharides, eggshell membrane, hydrolyzed crustaceans (source of chitosan), chondroitin sulfate, Lactobacillus acidophilus.
Analytical constituents (in % of crude matter): Moisture 5.5%; Protein 35%; Animal to vegetable protein ratio 89/11; Fat 20%; Minerals 7.5%; Crude fiber 3.5%; NFE* 28.5%; Starch 24%; Calcium 1%; Phosphorus 0.55%; Sodium 0.4%; Potassium 0.8%; Omega-6 fatty acids 3%; Omega-3 fatty acids 1.5%; DHA 0.4%; EPA 0.55%
Nutritional values: ME** calculated (kcal/100g)*** 412; ME** measured in vivo (kcal/100g) 410; Protein digestibility (in vivo; %) 84; Fat digestibility (in vivo; %) 92.5; Energy from protein (%) 31; Energy from fat (%) 44; Energy from carbohydrates (%) 25
* Nitrogen-free extract** Metabolizable energy*** Protein to calorie ratio calculated with NRC 2006
Instructions for use: It is recommended to seek the advice of a veterinarian before use or before extending the period of use. Please follow the feeding instructions provided in the table. Fresh water should always be available. Gradually introduce the new food in combination with the old food over a minimum of 7 days. Store in a cool, dry place.
