Virbac HPM Wet KJ1 Early Kidney & Joint Adult/Senior Cat

Early Kidney & Joint 1 (Wet food for adult and senior cats)
Combined joint and kidney food for adult and senior cats

• Supports joints and movement
• Supports kidney function
• Helps keep your senior cat healthy
• Box size: 12 x 85 g

Key benefits and features

• Low phosphorus content to protect the kidneys: Early Kidney & Joint is designed to support both joint and kidney function in older cats. It contains 25% less phosphorus than Virbac Veterinary HPM® Senior Cat, which helps to preserve kidney function and is ideal for cats with kidney problems.

• High-quality protein to strengthen muscles: The food contains high-quality proteins to preserve your cat's muscle mass and support strong muscles, which are important for maintaining mobility and joint health.

• MOBILITY Plus Complex for healthy joints: The unique combination of chondroitin sulfate, chitosan and eggshell membrane in the food helps maintain cartilage integrity and promotes healthy joints. MOBILITY Plus Complex has proven efficacy and is used in all Virbac joint health food products.

• Phosphorus binding for better kidney function: Chitosan and calcium carbonate help reduce the bioavailability of phosphorus and support kidney function, as tested by Virbac.

• Omega-3 fatty acids for joint pain relief: The carefully selected fat sources provide a high level of Omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, which helps reduce inflammation and relieves painful joints.

• Part of a complete range: Early Kidney & Joint wet food pairs perfectly with other products in the same range, such as Early Kidney & Joint dry food and mousse, as well as Advanced Kidney & Joint dry food for cats with more severe kidney failure.

NOTE: If there are signs of kidney problems, it is always recommended to contact a veterinarian for advice.

Additional benefits

• Tasty for picky cats: The food is made with animal protein and carefully selected ingredients that provide a taste that even the most picky cat will appreciate.

• Increased antioxidant activity: The food contains high levels of vitamin E which helps to limit oxidative processes, thereby maintaining both joint and kidney function.

• Supports urinary tract health: The high water content in the food helps maintain fluid balance and reduces the risk of urinary tract disorders. Adjusted RSS** for struvite and oxalate helps maintain a healthy urinary tract.
  **RSS: Relative oversaturation index

Nutrition for carnivores

Cats are carnivores, and the food is tailored to the cat's specific needs with a high level of animal protein and a low carbohydrate content. The VETERINARY HPM® diet series is made according to the HP protein – low carbohydrate (HP-LC) principle*, which ensures perfectly adapted nutrition for the cat's health.
*Does not apply to the Kidney Support diet.

• 12% High in protein of which 100% animal protein.
• 1.2% Low in carbohydrates

Nutritional content

• Protein: 12% (100% animal protein)
• Carbohydrates: 1.2% (Low content)
• Omega-3 fatty acids: 0.5%
• DHA: 0.15%

Composition

• Chunks (50%): Pork kidney, chicken gizzard, pork lung flaps, chicken liver, chicken skin, chicken neck, egg white, pork plasma, mineral salts and vitamins, fish oil, sunflower oil, lignocellulose, digestive agent, cellulose, potato starch, caramelized sugar, hydrolyzed crustaceans (source of chitosan), egg membrane.
• Sauce (50%): Water, tapioca starch, caramelized sugar.

Analytical constituents

• Water: 78.5
• Proteins: 12
• Animal/vegetable protein ratio: 100/00
• Fat: 5.5
• Minerals: 2
• Crude fiber: 0.8
• NFE*: 1.2
• Starch: 0.8
• Calcium: 0.25
• Phosphorus: 0.17
• Sodium: 0.2
• Potassium: 0.22
• Omega-6 fatty acids: 1.5
• Omega-3 fatty acids: 0.5
• DHA: 0.15

Important nutritional values

• ME** calculated (kcal/100 g): 99
• ME** measured in vivo (kcal/100 g): 97
• Protein digestibility (in vivo; %): 88.5
• Fat digestibility (in vivo; %): 96
• Energy from protein (%): 47
• Energy from fat (%): 48
• Energy from NFE (%): 5
  

* Nitrogen-free extract (NFE)
** Metabolizable energy
*** Calculated with NRC 200 6

Functional ingredients

• Bentonite: 1000 mg/kg
• Chondroitin sulfate: 300 mg/kg
• Chitosan: 300 mg/kg
• Egg membrane: 300 mg/kg