Hill's - Feline K/D Plus (Kidney & Mobility) 6.35 lbs

Age increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Recent studies have estimated a one-in-three lifetime risk for cats . Mature cats are also prone to other age-related symptoms, such as decreased mobility and sensory impairment, which can significantly impact the quality of life for both pets and their owners.

Osteoarthritis is a common disease in mature cats, causing joint pain and inflammation. Studies have shown that the prevalence of osteoarthritis is extremely high, with up to 90% of cats over 12 years old developing it . However, cats are very good at masking their pain, so owners may not notice the signs of joint disease in their cats, such as decreased waking activity and increased sleepiness. Owners may consider this to be a "normal" aging phenomenon.

Cats may also suffer from perceptual dysfunction as they age. Behavioral signs of perceptual dysfunction become increasingly apparent after a cat is ten years old and include: spatial disorientation; wandering to unfamiliar places far from home; lack of interest in play; sleeping excessively; altered sleep and wake cycles; staring at empty space or walls for extended periods of time; indifference to food and water; urinating or defecating outside the litter box; and loud crying, especially at night.

Nutrition plays a key role in managing these age-related symptoms, so Hill's ^™ nutritionists and veterinarians have specially developed a clinical nutritional formula, Hill's ^™ Prescription Food for Cats k/d ^™ + Joint Mobility, to maintain your cat's kidney function, improve its mobility, and increase its cognitive alertness and vitality.

This formula is clinically proven to improve quality of life and prolong life.