Hill's Prescription Diet
k/d + Mobility Stew for Cats
Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility Cat Stew with Chicken & added Vegetables with ActivBiome+Kidney Defense is specially formulated by nutritionists and veterinarians to help manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD), and its nutrition is clinically proven to help protect vital kidney function, slowing the progression of the disease and improve and lengthen quality of life. It contains a proprietary blend of prebiotics that nourishes the gut microbiome to reduce harmful waste products within the intestinal tract due to impaired kidney function. 1-4
This nutrition has proven levels of omega-3s from fish oil and is enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to help preserve joint cartilage and support mobility. 2,3
In addition to high levels of essential amino acids and L-Carnitine, increasing caloric intake will support the cat's natural ability to build muscle mass. 4,5
This food is made with chicken and added vegetables and has an irresistible taste that cats love.
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Key Benefits
Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility Cat Stew with Chicken & added Vegetables with ActivBiome+Kidney Defense is specially formulated by nutritionists and veterinarians to help manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD), and its nutrition is clinically proven to help protect vital kidney function, slowing the progression of the disease and improve and lengthen quality of life. It contains a proprietary blend of prebiotics that nourishes the gut microbiome to reduce harmful waste products within the intestinal tract due to impaired kidney function. 1-4
This nutrition has proven levels of omega-3s from fish oil and is enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to help preserve joint cartilage and support mobility. 2,3
In addition to high levels of essential amino acids and L-Carnitine, increasing caloric intake will support the cat's natural ability to build muscle mass. 4,5
This food is made with chicken and added vegetables and has an irresistible taste that cats love.
These characteristics make Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility a useful nutritional aid for cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD):
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS Phosphorus & Sodium Controlled Helps slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense Added A proprietary blend of prebiotics shown to nourish the gut microbiome to reduce uremic toxins Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) from fish oil Added Helps fight kidney and joint inflammation Essential Amino Acids Increased 165% of FEDIAF recommended minimum levels to help the cat's natural ability to maintain muscle mass daily. L-carnitine Added Helps improve utilization of fat to avoid muscle breakdown for energy Antioxidants & B-complex vitamins Added Promotes healthy immune system Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:
Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility Stew Cat Food combines the nutrition of Prescription Diet k/d and j/d. The nutrition of Prescription Diet k/d has been clinically shown to decrease renal-related mortality and uremic crises in cats with CKD. 1
The nutrition of Prescription Diet j/d has been clinically shown to improve ability to jump and decrease joint stiffness in cats with degenerative joint disease. 2,3
For additional information on the research behind Prescription Diet k/d and j/d please refer to the separate product pages for these products.
Additional Info:
Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility has increased dietary buffering capacity. This helps counteract the tendency for metabolic acidosis, a common complication as kidney disease progresses.
Ideal for long-term feeding of cats with kidney disease and degenerative joint disease.
Dry and wet formulas can be mixed or fed concurrently.
Other Products to Consider
- For patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) IRIS Stages 3-4 and all IRIS stages with proteinuria: Prescription Diet k/d Cat Food
- For patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) IRIS Stages 1-2 (non-proteinuric): Prescription Diet k/d Cat Food
- For patients with acute kidney insult: Prescription Diet k/d Cat Food
- For patients with uremic encephalopathy: Prescription Diet k/d Cat Food
- For patients with urate or cystine urolithiasis: Prescription Diet k/d Cat Food
- For patients with osteoarthritis: Prescription Diet j/d Cat Food
References:
1. Ross SJ, Osborne CA, Kirk CA et al. Clinical evaluation of dietary modification for treatment of spontaneous chronic renal disease in cats, J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2006;229(6):949-957.
2. Sparkes A, Debraekeleer J, Fritsch D, et al. An open-label, prospective study evaluating the response to feeding a veterinary therapeutic diet in cats with degenerative joint disease, J Vet Intern Med. 2010;24(3):771.
3. Frantz N, Abrahamsen M, Mickelsen S, et al. Effects of a therapeutic food on clinical measures, cartilage biomarkers and metabolomic changes in cats with appendicular degenerative joint disease, J Vet Intern Med. 2010;24(3):771.
4. Hall JA, Jewell DE, Ephraim E (2022) Feeding cats with chronic kidney disease food supplemented with betaine and prebiotics increases total body mass and reduces uremic toxins. PLoS ONE 17(5): e0268624. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0268624
5. Hall et al, Cats with IRIS stage 1 and 2 chronic kidney disease maintain body weight and lean muscle mass when fed food having increased caloric density, and enhanced concentrations of carnitine and essential amino acids. Vet Rec Open. 2018; doi: 10.1136/vr.104865.
6. Kirk, CA, Hickman MA., Dietary protein requirement of cats with spontaneous renal disease (Abstr) J Veterinary Intern Med. 2000: 14 (3) 351.
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Feeding Guide
How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.
Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient.
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight.
Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry and wet food exclusively.
This is only a guide. Grams are the most accurate form of measurement. Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.
Gradually transition to this new food for 7 days or more.
Adult maintenance
Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - 2.9 oz (82 g) cans 2 2 3 3 4 3 1/2 5 4 6 4 1/2 7+ 60 g per kg Adult maintenance
Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - 82 g cans Amount per Day - grams 2 1 + 15 g 3 1 + 30 g 4 1 + 40 g 5 1 + 50 g 6 1 + 60 g 7+ 1 + 10 g per kg Adult maintenance
Weight of Cat - lbs (kgs) Amount per Day - 2.9 oz (82 g) cans 6 (2,7) 2 1/2 8 (3,6) 3 10 (4,5) 4 12 (5,4) 4 1/2 14 (6,4) 5 16 (7,3) 5 1/2 18 (8,2) 6 -
Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
COMPOSITION: Meat and animal derivatives (chicken 12%), derivatives of vegetable origin, cereals, oils and fats, vegetables (0.9%), minerals, eggs and egg derivatives, seeds, various sugars. ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense prebiotic blend (0.29%): Betaine, oat bran, fructo-oligosaccharides. Protein sources: Chicken, pork liver, dried eggs.
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
68.5 kcal (82 g) can
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalProtein 5.7 % 30.1 % 6.8 g / 100 kcal Fat 4.6 % 24.5 % 5.5 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 7.1 % 37.7 % 8.5 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 0.6 % 3.2 % 0.7 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.14 % 0.76 % 172 mg / 100 kcal Phospohorus 0.09 % 0.47 % 106 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.18 % 0.97 % 218 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.05 % 0.26 % 57 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.01 % 0.055 % 12 mg / 100 kcal Taurine 0.09 % 0.48 % 108 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin C 51 ppm 273 ppm 6.14 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin E 159 IU/kg 849 IU/kg 19.08 IU / 100 kcal Omega-3-fatty acids 0.32 % 1.71 % 384 mg / 100 kcal L-carnitine 140.9 ppm 750.5 ppm 16.87 mg / 100 kcal -
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