Kidney & Joint Cat Food KJ2 – For Chronic Kidney Disease

VETERINARY HPM® KJ2 Kidney & Joint Dry is a cat food for cats with chronic kidney disease at IRIS stage 2, also known as intermediate or mid-stage kidney disease. It is only intended for adult and senior cats, and is suitable for cats with or without osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease.

If your cat has early-stage kidney disease (stage 1) or only has osteoarthritis, they may be better suited to VETERINARY HPM® KJ1 Early Kidney & Joint Dry. If they have advanced kidney disease (stages 3-4), VETERINARY HPM® KJ3 Advanced Kidney & Joint Dry may be more suitable.

Always check with your vet or vet nurse before giving your cat a clinical cat food for kidney issues to make sure it’s safe and appropriate for their individual needs.

The International Renal Interest Society, or IRIS, classification system is a way of describing how advanced a cat’s kidney dysfunction or disease is. It tells your vet how well your cat’s kidneys are functioning and helps them to plan the most appropriate treatment, including diet.

Kidney disease is grouped into one of four IRIS stages:

• Stage 1 refers to early-stage kidney dysfunction.
• Stage 2 refers to intermediate or mid-stage kidney disease.
• Stage 3 refers to advanced kidney disease.
• Stage 4 refers to very advanced or end-stage kidney disease.

VETERINARY HPM® KJ2 Kidney & Joint Dry is formulated to help support your cats kidney function. It does this with:

• A moderate amount of quality proteins to preserve muscle mass.
• Low phosphorus content to reduce strain on the kidneys.
• Chitosan to bind phosphorous and reduce levels even further.

VETERINARY HPM® KJ2 Kidney & Joint Dry contains a range of nutrients designed to keep the joints mobile, flexible and healthy:

• Omega-3 fatty acids help limit inflammation that can lead to joint pain and degeneration.
• Egg shell membrane is rich in collagen, glucosamine and other nutrients naturally found in the joints.
• Chondroitin sulphate helps to prevent the breakdown of joint cartilage and supports lubrication.
• Chitosan optimises the breakdown and absorption of chondroitin.

Yes. If you prefer to give your cat wet food or as a combination, try VETERINARY HPM® KJ2 Kidney & Joint Wet instead. It features the same high-quality animal proteins, very low phosphorus content and joint-supportive nutrients, in a delicious mousse your cat will love.

You can find recommended rations for VETERINARY HPM® KJ2 Kidney & Joint Dry on this page and on the packaging. Remember that the recommended rations are based on your cat’s current body weight and whether this weight is overweight, normal or underweight for them. If you are unsure what a normal weight is for your cat, consult your vet or vet nurse for advice.

The recommended rations will change if your cat gains or loses weight, or their body condition (overweight, normal, underweight) changes. To ensure you’re feeding your cat the correct amount, weigh them every month and adjust their ration if necessary.

If in doubt about how much to feed your cat, always ask your vet or vet nurse for guidance.

Yes, you can feed a combination of wet and dry food. To help you determine how much food to feed of each the feeding table provided on this page can be used as a guide.

Cats are creatures of habit, so it’s a good idea to introduce new foods slowly. Try mixing a small amount of the new food with their current food, gradually increasing the amount until they’re exclusively eating the new food. Use the following schedule as a guide for a successful transition:

• Days 1-2 – 75% current food and 25% new food.
• Days 3-4 – 50% current food and 50% new food.
• Days 5-6 – 25% current food and 75% new food.
• Day 7 onwards – 100% new food.

A cat should drink approximately 60ml of water per kg of body weight per day. Increased thirst can sometimes be a sign of other health conditions, including chronic kidney disease. If your cat is drinking significantly more than usual or cannot seem to satisfy their thirst, always speak to your vet about your concerns.