Product: Virbac Veterinary HPM™ Cat KJ3 Advanced Kidney & Joint

Size: 1.5 kg
For: Adult and Senior Cats
Type: Veterinary Diet Dry Food (Prescription/Diététique)

Description:

Virbac Veterinary HPM™ Cat KJ3 Advanced Kidney & Joint is a complete dietary feed formulated for the nutritional management of cats in the advanced stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) , specifically IRIS stages 3 and 4 . This diet is uniquely designed for cats that also suffer from osteoarthritis, addressing both conditions simultaneously . It provides comprehensive support for renal function while preserving joint integrity and mobility .

Key Benefits & Features:

Benefit	Details
Advanced Kidney Support	Formulated with very low phosphorus (0.5%) and added phosphorus chelators (chitosan + calcium carbonate) to reduce phosphorus bioavailability and slow the progression of renal failure .
Joint Health (Mobility Plus Complex)	Contains a unique combination of chondroitin sulfate, chitosan, and eggshell membrane to help maintain cartilage integrity and support joint function in cats with osteoarthritis .
High Omega-3 & DHA	Enriched with omega-3 fatty acids (1.5%) and DHA (0.4%) to help limit inflammatory processes and joint pain .
High Energy Density	Provides 415 kcal/100g to ensure small, concentrated rations that compensate for decreased appetite and help prevent malnutrition .
High Palatability	Rich in animal ingredients (52%) and formulated with the Palatability Plus Complex to ensure excellent taste and compliance, even in cats with reduced appetite .
Digestive Protection	Includes bentonite (5g/kg) to help protect the digestive mucosa, especially during concomitant anti-inflammatory treatment .
Balanced Calcium/Phosphorus Ratio	Features a Ca/P ratio of 2 to help limit secondary hyperparathyroidism .

Analytical Composition:

Nutrient	Value
Crude Protein	30% (86% animal protein)
Crude Fat	21%
Crude Fiber	3.5%
Phosphorus	0.5%
Calcium	1%
Omega-3	1.5%
DHA	0.4%
Metabolizable Energy	415 kcal/100g

Key Ingredients:

Dehydrated pork protein, rice, animal fats, potato starch, peas, hydrolyzed pork and poultry proteins, minerals, fish oil, beet pulp, lignocellulose, brewer's yeast, hydrolyzed fish protein, psyllium fiber, fructo-oligosaccharides, eggshell membrane, hydrolyzed crustaceans (source of chitosan), chondroitin sulfate, inactivated Lactobacillus acidophilus .

Specific Additives (per kg):

Chondroitin sulfate: 1200 mg
Chitosan: 1200 mg
Eggshell membrane: 1200 mg
Vitamin E: 610 mg
Bentonite: 5 g

Virbac Advanced Kidney & Joint Cat 1,5Kg