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 their 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 pet 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; therefore, pet parents may not recognize the signs of joint disease. Some of these signs include being less active while awake or sleeping more than usual, behaviors which can be seen 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 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 Prescription Diet® k/d®+Mobility for cats. This clinical nutrition not only supports your cat's kidney function but also helps to improve mobility and increase 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
Additional info:
Hill's® Prescription Diet® k/d® + Mobility feline is a complete and balanced food that provides all the nutrition your cat needs. Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how our Prescription Diet foods can help your cat to continue to enjoy a happy and active life.
年齡越大,通常越容易罹患慢性腎臟病。根據近期研究,貓咪一生當中罹患慢性腎臟病的機率為1/3。熟齡貓亦容易出現其他與年紀相關的症狀,例如行動力減弱或知覺功能障礙,這些都會大幅影響寵物與飼主的生活品質。
退化性關節炎是熟齡貓易患的常見疾病,會造成貓咪的關節疼痛、發炎。研究顯示退化性關節炎的盛行率極高,12歲以上的貓咪有高達九成會罹患退化性關節炎。但貓咪十分擅於掩飾自己的疼痛,因此飼主有可能察覺不出愛貓已出現關節疾病的跡象,包含清醒的時候不那麼好動或睡眠增加,一般飼主有可能會認為這是年紀大了的「正常」現象。
貓咪年紀大了後可能也會受知覺功能障礙所苦,知覺功能障礙的行為跡象在貓咪十歲過後會越趨明顯,包含:空間定向障礙;在離家甚遠、不孰悉的地方遊蕩;對玩耍興趣缺缺;大量睡眠;睡眠與清醒周期轉變;長時間對著空氣或牆面發呆;對食物及水漠不關心;於貓砂盆外排尿或排便;大聲哭叫,尤其在夜間時段。
營養在管理這些年齡相關的症狀中扮演著關鍵角色,因此希爾思TM的營養專家及獸醫師們特別研發臨床營養配方希爾思TM處方食品貓用k/dTM+關節活動力,既能維護愛貓的腎臟功能,又能改善牠的行動力,同時增加其認知警覺及活力。
此配方經臨床實驗證明可改善生活品質並延長生命。
產品如何作用
- 控制的磷含量及低鈉
- 高含量的必需胺基酸 - 建構肌肉蛋白質
- 醫療濃度的 omega-3 脂肪酸
- 針對貓咪的食慾強化技術(E.A.T.)TM
- 經臨床實證的抗氧化配方
產品助益
- 保護重要的腎臟和心臟功能
- 最快於28天內改善愛貓的跑步、攀爬和跳躍能力
- 有助貓咪每日建構精實肌肉量的天生能力
- 增加年紀大的貓咪的活力及警覺力
附加資訊
希爾思TM處方食品貓用k/dTM+關節活動力為完整均衡食品,提供所有貓咪所需的營養素。請諮詢獸醫師以了解希爾思TM處方食品能如何幫助您的寵物持續享有快樂健康的生活。
6.35lbs
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, 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), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
4155 kcal/kg (483 kcal/cup†)
Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
---|---|
Protein | 28.9 |
Fat | 22.0 |
Crude Fiber | 1.0 |
Carbohydrate / NFE | 42.9 |
Calcium | 0.70 |
Phosphorous | 0.50 |
Sodium | 0.27 |
Potassium | 0.82 |
Magnesium | 0.057 |
Carnitine | 668.5 ppm |
Vitamin C | 127 ppm |
Vitamin E | 621 IU/kg |
Total Omega-3 FA | 1.52 |
Chondroitin Sulphate | 446 ppm |
Glucosamine | 581 ppm |
Taurine | 0.29 |
DHA | 0.340 |
EPA | 0.496 |
Total Omega-6 FA | 3.86 |
References
1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
原料:
釀造米、玉米蛋白粉、豬肉脂肪、大豆分離蛋白、雞肉粉、幹甜菜漿、蛋製品、魚油、雞肝香精、檸檬酸鉀、大豆油、乳酸、亞麻籽、硫酸鈣、DL-蛋氨酸、膽鹼氯化物、L-賴氨酸、L-精氨酸、L-蘇氨酸、牛磺酸、碘化鹽、維生素(維生素 E 補充劑、L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate(維生素 C 的來源)、菸酸補充劑、單硝酸硫胺素、泛酸鈣、鹽酸吡哆醇、維生素 A 補充劑、核黃素補充劑、生物素、維生素 B12 補充劑、葉酸、維生素 D3 補充劑)、L-色氨酸、L-肉鹼、礦物質(硫酸亞鐵、氧化鋅、硫酸銅、氧化錳、碘酸鈣、亞硒酸鈉) ,新鮮的混合生育酚,天然香料,β-胡蘿蔔素。
4155 卡路里/公斤 (483 卡路里/杯†)
營養素 | 乾物1 % |
---|---|
蛋白質 | 28.9 |
脂肪 | 22.0 |
粗纖維 | 1.0 |
碳水化合物 (NFE) | 42.9 |
鈣 | 0.70 |
磷 | 0.50 |
鈉 | 0.27 |
鉀 | 0.82 |
鎂 | 0.057 |
Omega-3脂肪酸總量 | 35.54 |
牛磺酸 | 0.29 |
二十二碳六烯酸 (DHA) | 0.340 |
二十碳五烯酸 (EPA) | 0.496 |
Omega-6脂肪酸總量 | 66.70 |
參考資料
1為去除水份後產品所含的營養素百分比,經常用於直接比較不同水份含量之產品
Weight of Cat - lbs (kgs) | Amount per Day - cups (grams) |
---|---|
6 (2,7) | 3/8 (45) |
8 (3,6) | 1/2 (60) |
10 (4,5) | 1/2 (60) |
12 (5,4) | 5/8 (75) |
14 (6,4) | 2/3 (75) |
16 (7,3) | 3/4 (85) |
18 (8,2) | 7/8 (100) |
For best results & safety practices:
- Gradually transition to your pet's new food over a 7 day period.
- Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry food, canned food & treats.
- Keep fresh water available at all times.
- Have your veterinarian monitor your pet's condition.
- To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.
貓咪體重 - 磅 (公斤) | 每日餵食量 - 杯 (公克) |
---|---|
6 (2,7) | 3/8 (45) |
8 (3,6) | 1/2 (60) |
10 (4,5) | 1/2 (60) |
12 (5,4) | 5/8 (75) |
14 (6,4) | 2/3 (75) |
16 (7,3) | 3/4 (85) |
18 (8,2) | 7/8 (100) |
視其維持最佳體重所需斟酌調整餵食量。若不確定,可向獸醫師諮詢。
為求安全與最佳健康效益:
- 請以七天以上時間,逐漸增加新食物並減少舊食物的方式轉換餵食。
- 請僅餵食所推薦之希爾思TM處方食品乾糧與罐頭。
- 請隨時提供清新飲用水。
- 請獸醫師持續監控寵物的身體狀況。
- 為避免發生窒息情況,請將產品塑膠袋置於寵物及小孩無法觸及之處。