Dry cat food for advanced chronic kidney disease (IRIS classification stages 3 and 4), with or without joint osteoarthritis. Expertly formulated and balanced to support kidney function, promote joint mobility, and prevent malnutrition.
Key Benefits and Features:
- Cats with advanced chronic kidney disease and joint problems need a clinically formulated, expertly balanced diet. Support your cat's well-being and quality of life with VETERINARY HPM® KJ3 Advanced Kidney & Joint dry cat food for advanced kidney disease.
- Very low phosphorus content to prevent harmful accumulation, preserve kidney function, and slow disease progression.
- High fat and energy density help prevent malnutrition.
- Limited amount of high-quality protein helps preserve lean muscle mass while minimizing uremic toxins.
- Chitosan binds to phosphorus to further remove it from the body.
- Contains nutrients to protect joints in cats with osteoarthritis.
- Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation, a common cause of joint discomfort. Rich in antioxidants.
- Collagen-rich eggshell membrane promotes joint flexibility and mobility to keep your cat active.
- Chondroitin helps protect and repair joint cartilage.
- Chitosan increases chondroitin absorption for maximum benefit.
- Your cat will love the rich meat taste.
- Can also be combined with VETERINARY HPM® KJ2 Early Kidney & Joint Wet mousse for a delicious mixed diet.
Suitable for adult and senior cats with advanced (IRIS stage 3 or 4) kidney disease, 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 with 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-beneficial nutrients such as collagen, glucosamine, and chondroitin. Supports mobility in joints. Promotes 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 to phosphorus to keep levels low.
Composition: Dehydrated pork protein, rice, animal fats, potato starch, peas, hydrolyzed pork and poultry protein, minerals, fish oil, beet pulp, lignocellulose, brewer's yeast, hydrolyzed fish protein, psyllium fiber, fructo-oligosaccharides, eggshell membranes, hydrolyzed crustaceans (source of chitosan), chondroitin sulfate, Lactobacillus acidophilus.
Analytical constituents (in % of raw material): Moisture 5.5%; Protein 30%; Animal to vegetable protein ratio 86/14; Fats 21%; Minerals 7%; Crude fiber 3.5%; NFE* 33%; Starch 28%; Calcium 1%; Phosphorus 0.5%; Sodium 0.4%; Potassium 0.8%; Omega-6 fatty acids 3.2%; Omega-3 fatty acids 1.5%; DHA 0.4%; EPA 0.55%
Nutritional values: ME** calculated (kcal/100g)*** 415; ME** measured in vivo (kcal/100g) 410; Protein digestibility (in vivo; %) 84; Fat digestibility (in vivo; %) 92.5; Energy from proteins (%) 26; Energy from fats (%) 45; Energy from carbohydrates (%) 29
* Nitrogen-free extract** Metabolizable energy*** Protein to calorie ratio, calculated with NRC 2006
Instructions for use: It is recommended to seek veterinary advice before use or before extending the period of use. Please follow the feeding guidelines provided in the table. Always have water available. Gradually introduce the new food in combination with the old food for a minimum of 7 days. Store in a cool, dry place.
