Hill's Prescription Diet

Brain Care + j/d Cat Food

Product Description

Clinical nutrition formulated for cats with cognitive dysfunction and compromised mobility

Primary Product Recommendation

Cognitive + Mobility

Key Benefits

Prescription Diet Brain Care + j/d Dry Cat Food is clinical nutrition formulated for cats with cognitive dysfunction and compromised mobility due to degenerative joint disease (eg, osteoarthritis). These conditions increase in occurrence as cats age and most often are associated with behavior changes such as decreased activity, excessive vocalization, changes in social interactions with people/other pets, changes in sleep/wake cycle, wandering/pacing, decreased abiity to jump up/down or as high, and accidents outside the litter box.

Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians developed Prescription Diet Brain Care + j/d Cat Food with an exclusive blend of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and antioxidants to help improve these age-related behaviors. Recommending the right nutrition early and feeding it consistently helps fortify their brain against the effects of age-related decline.

These characteristics make Prescription Diet Brain Care + j/d, a useful nutritional aid for cats with cognitive dysfunction and compromised mobility.

KEY FEATURES		KEY BENEFITS
Antioxidants & phytonutrients	Added	Supports cognitive function.
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil	High	Supports cognitive function and helps improve mobility.
Essential amino acids	Increased	Supports natural ability to build muscle mass.
L-carnitine	Added	Helps improve utilization of fat to avoid muscle breakdown for energy.
Glucosamine, Chondroitin	Added	Provides building blocks for joint cartilage repair.

Indications:

Primary Indications:

Behavioral or cognitive changes in adult/senior cats

Degenerative joint disease

Other Indications:

Cardiac disease

Not Recommended For:

Growing kittens, pregnant or nursing cats

Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:

The nutrition of Hill's Prescription Diet Brain Care + j/d Feline cat food is shown to improve mobility in cats with degenerative joint disease. ¹

Additional Info:

Prescription Diet Brain Care + j/d Dry Cat Food is clinical nutrition formulated for cats with cognitive dysfunction and compromised mobility

Other Products to Consider

For cats with degenerative joint disease and kidney disease: Prescription Diet k/d+j/d Cat Food

References:

¹Sparkes A, et al. An open-label, prospective study evaluating the response to feeding a veterinary therapeutic diet in cats with degenerative joint disease. JVIM 2010; 24:771.

Feeding Guide

How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.

Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient.

Daily feeding recommendations are only a guide and a place to start.

Grams are the most accurate form of measurement; cups are estimated from grams.

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.

Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food, & treats exclusively.

Mature Adult

Weight of Cat - lbs (kgs)	Amount per Day - cups (grams)
6 (2,7)	3/8 (45)
8 (3,6)	1/2 (60)
10 (4,5)	1/2 (60)
12 (5,4)	5/8 (75)
14 (6,4)	2/3 (75)
16 (7,3)	3/4 (85)
18 (8,2)	7/8 (100)

Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Prescription Diet Brain Care + j/d Cat Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult cats

Ingredients

High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Brewers Rice, Cracked Pearled Barley, Corn Protein Meal, Salmon, Wheat Gluten, Chicken Fat, Chicken Meal, Soybean Meal, Flaxseed, Chicken Liver Flavor, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Dried Tomato Pomace, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, L-Arginine, Taurine, Broccoli, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K)), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Chondroitin Sulfate, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene.

Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

Nutrient	As Fed¹%	Dry Matter²%	As Fed, Caloric Basis³g/100 kcal
Protein	32.9 %	35 %	8.5 g / 100 kcal
Fat	16.5 %	17.6 %	4.3 g / 100 kcal
Carbohydrate / NFE	37.5 %	39.9 %	9.7 g / 100 kcal
Crude Fiber	1.2 %	1.3 %	0.3 g / 100 kcal
Calcium	0.84 %	0.9 %	217 mg / 100 kcal
Phosphorus	0.65 %	0.69 %	168 mg / 100 kcal
Potassium	0.8 %	0.85 %	207 mg / 100 kcal
Sodium	0.36 %	0.38 %	93 mg / 100 kcal
Magnesium	0.08 %	0.085 %	21 mg / 100 kcal
Taurine	0.34 %	0.36 %	88 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin C	113 ppm	120 ppm	2.92 mg / 100 kcal
Vitamin E	987 IU/kg	1050 IU/kg	25.49 IU / 100 kcal
Total Omega-3 FA	1.54 %	1.64 %	397 mg / 100 kcal
Carnitine	516.9 ppm	549.9 ppm	13.36 mg / 100 kcal
Glucosamine	719 ppm	765 ppm	19 mg / 100 kcal
Chondroitin Sulfate	1266 ppm	1346 ppm	33 mg / 100 kcal

References

1Differs from label guarantees which are either maximums or minimums.
2The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
3Nutrient intake for every 100 kilocalories consumed.

†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Brain Care + j/d Cat Food contains 4.1 oz. by weight.

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