When cats have damage to kidney tissues, the kidneys cannot perform as well as before, like filtering and reabsorbing nutrients. The condition is not reversible, but progression may be slowed, and taking action early can be beneficial. Therapeutic foods for kidney conditions are designed to help reduce workload on the kidneys, enabling them to function more effectively. Cats with decreased kidney function may experience loss of appetite and their food intake might decline. Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians developed Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Early Support clinical nutrition for early protection of a cat's vital kidney function and to encourage eating for strength and energy. It's formulated with ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense, a proprietary blend of prebiotics shown to activate the gut microbiome to help protect kidney function. This dry food is made with chicken and has an irresistible taste that cats love. •Early support of vital kidney function •Helps manage the invisible changes within the intestinal tract that impact kidney function •Helps build muscle mass and helps maintain energy and strength •Encourages eating for energy and vitality •S+OXSHIELD: Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals INGREDIENTS: Water, Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Rice, Pea Protein, Rice Starch, Chicken Fat, Spinach, Wheat Gluten, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil, Powdered Cellulose, Potassium Alginate, Egg Whites, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, L-Arginine, Betaine, Guar Gum, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Whole Grain Oats, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Taurine, L-Lysine, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Calcium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Citrate, L-Carnitine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Calcium Carbonate. 90 kcal / 2.9 oz (82 g) can Nutrient Dry Matter% Protein 35 % Fat 23.1 % Carbohydrate / NFE 35.4 % Crude Fiber 2.2 % Calcium 0.7 % Phosphorus 0.54 % Potassium 0.85 % Sodium 0.27 % Magnesium 0.068 % Taurine 0.37 % Vitamin C 143 ppm Vitamin E 838 IU/kg Total Omega-3 FA 1.61 % Carnitine 549.4 ppm *The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.