Hills Prescription Diet Feline KD Kidney Care Pouches helps prolong life and strongly improve quality of life in pets by helping reduce the progression and level of signs.When cats have damage to kidney tissues, the kidneys cannot perform as well as before. The condition is not reversible, but progression may be slowed. Dietetic 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 clinical nutrition to help protect your cat\'s vital kidney function and enhance appetite and increase food intake.Key Benefits Clinically proven nutrition to improve quality of life and lengthen the relationship with your cat Helps protect vital kidney function High levels of essential amino acids and L-Carnitine to help build and maintain muscle massRecommended for: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): IRIS Stage 2 (non-proteinuric). IRIS Stages 3-4 All. IRIS stages with proteinuria Acute kidney insult. Uremic encephalopathyNot recommended for: Growing kittens, pregnant or nursing catsIngredients (Salmon)Meat and animal derivatives, derivatives of vegetable origin, fish and fish derivatives (salmon 4%), cereals, various sugars, eggs and egg derivatives, minerals, oils and fats. Protein sources: Chicken, pork, salmon, dried egg whitesIngredients (Chicken)Meat and animal derivatives (chicken 17%), derivatives of vegetable origin, cereals, various sugars, fish and fish derivatives, eggs and egg derivatives, oils and fats, minerals. Protein sources: Chicken, pork, salmon, dried egg whitesIngredients (Beef)Meat and animal derivatives (beef 4%), derivatives of vegetable origin, cereals, various sugars, fish and fish derivatives, eggs and egg derivatives, oils and fats, minerals. Protein sources: Chicken, pork, beef, salmon, dried egg whites