VIRBAC ADVANCED KIDNEY & JOINT 1.5KG

Virbac HPM – Cat Advanced Kidney & Joint

A therapeutic diet for senior cats that addresses both conditions simultaneously. Virbac HPM Cat Advanced Kidney & Joint is a veterinary dry food specifically formulated for clinical nutrition, addressing two of the most common and concurrent conditions in senior cats: chronic kidney disease (CKD) and joint disease (osteoarthritis). These two conditions do not occur together by chance; rather, they share similar risk factors, inflammatory mechanisms, and demographic characteristics. A senior cat with CKD is often the same cat that develops joint disease, and therefore, treating one condition while neglecting the other leads to incomplete therapeutic outcomes. Virbac HPM addresses both conditions simultaneously through a precise nutritional strategy that balances one of the most challenging aspects of clinical feline nutrition: kidney-specific diets require a specific amount of protein to reduce the kidney’s workload, while joint disease diets require sufficient protein to maintain lean muscle mass, which supports joint function and mobility. Virbac HPM Cat Advanced Kidney & Joint supplement addresses this stress with high-quality, easily digestible protein at precisely controlled levels, providing sufficient amino acids to maintain muscle mass while reducing the burden of uremic toxins on damaged kidneys. Available in 400g (trial size) and 1.5kg packs. Why is Virbac HPM Cat Advanced Kidney & Joint the best choice? Dual clinical indication – Simultaneously addresses chronic kidney disease (CKD) and joint disease (osteoarthritis) – the two most common concurrent conditions in older cats. High-quality, controlled protein – The most clinically accurate aspect of the formula – Protein is controlled to reduce the kidney’s workload while maintaining sufficient levels to preserve lean muscle mass that supports joint function. Phosphorus restriction – Reducing phosphorus is the most important dietary intervention for slowing the progression of CKD – Virbac HPM provides clinically appropriate phosphorus restriction. Omega-3 (EPA and DHA) – Dual Benefit – Omega-3 fatty acids provide anti-inflammatory benefits for both kidney disease (reducing kidney inflammation) and joint disease (reducing synovial inflammation and cartilage deterioration). Joint-Supporting Nutrients – Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate support cartilage integrity and synovial fluid quality. These skeletal joint-supporting nutrients reduce pain and improve mobility. Antioxidants – Protect Your Kidneys and Joints – Vitamins E and C, and selenium reduce oxidative stress, which accelerates kidney damage and cartilage deterioration. Alkaline Effect – Metabolic acidosis is a common complication of chronic kidney disease. The formula’s alkaline effect supports acid-base balance and reduces muscle wasting caused by acidosis. High Pacility – Clinical diets are only effective if consumed by the cat. Virbac HPM is designed to be highly palatable to ensure consistent consumption by cats who may experience decreased appetite as a result of chronic kidney disease. Two Sizes – 400g trial size for initial feeding; 1.5 kg for continuous administration. Virbac HPM – Veterinary Expertise – from one of the world’s leading animal health companies. (Visual asset placement: Flat image of both 400 g and 1.5 kg Virbac HPM sachets, or an image of a comfortable senior cat’s life – illustrating the quality of life supported by effective clinical management.) Product Details and Features Senior Cats – Why Do Chronic Kidney Disease and Osteoarthritis Occur Together? Chronic kidney disease and osteoarthritis are the two most common conditions in senior cats – and they often occur together in the same cat for related reasons: Prevalence: Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 30-40% of cats over 10 years of age, and up to 80% of cats over 15 years of age. Arthritis affects approximately 60-90% of cats over 10 years of age—and is far underdiagnosed because cats effectively mask their pain. Common risk factors: Age—Both conditions are age-related—the same aging processes that cause the loss of renal nephrons also cause cartilage degeneration. Chronic inflammation—Systemic chronic inflammation leads to both renal fibrosis (progression of chronic kidney disease) and synovitis (progression of joint disease). Oxidative stress—Free radical damage accelerates kidney cell death and cartilage degeneration. Reduced physical activity—Joint pain leads to decreased activity, which reduces muscle mass, reduces joint support, and increases joint pain—a vicious cycle that also reduces blood flow to the kidneys. Clinical challenge: Managing chronic kidney disease and joint disease simultaneously creates a nutritional tension that standard, single-index diets cannot resolve: Diets for kidney patients reduce protein to decrease uremic toxin production, but protein restriction puts muscle at risk of wasting, which exacerbates joint disease. Joint-supporting diets provide sufficient protein to maintain muscle mass, but standard protein levels increase the workload on the kidneys of cats with chronic kidney disease. Virbac HPM Cat Advanced Kidney & Joint addresses this challenge with a carefully formulated blend of quality and quantity of protein for both purposes. Kidney Disease Strategy Phosphorus Restriction – The Key Intervention: Phosphorus retention is a major driver of chronic kidney disease progression. As kidney function declines, the kidneys are unable to excrete phosphorus efficiently, leading to hyperphosphatemia (high blood phosphorus levels).