Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition often associated with advanced age. According to recent data 1 out of 3 cats will develop CKD in his lifetime. 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. Degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a common condition in senior cats, and causes pain and inflammation in a cat’s joints. Studies have shown that DJD is so common that 90% of cats over the age of 12 years suffer from DJD. Cats hide their pain very well, so well, that parents may not recognize the signs of joint disease. 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 *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: Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Pork Fat, Soy Protein Isolate, Chicken Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Egg Product, Fish Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Potassium Citrate, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Flaxseed, Calcium Sulfate, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Lipoic Acid, L-Lysine, L-Arginine, L-Threonine, Taurine, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Tryptophan, L-Carnitine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene. KEY CALORIC CONTENT: 4162 kcal/kg (484 kcal/cup†) Nutrient Dry Matter% Protein 28.8% Fat 22.1% Crude Fiber 1.1% Carbohydrate / NFE 42.7% Calcium 0.72% Phosphorous 0.51% Sodium 0.27% Potassium 0.82% Magnesium 0.056% Taurine 0.31% Carnitine 602.7 ppm Vitamin C 127 ppm Vitamin E 621 IU/kg Total Omega-3 FA 1.52% Chondroitin Sulphate 880 ppm Glucosamine 941 ppm Lysine 1.48% References The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents. †An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Hill's® Prescription Diet® k/d® + Mobility Feline contains 4.1 oz. by weight.
