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We know that this loss of lean body mass is significantly correlated with an increased risk of mortality. “An inadequate intake of protein leads to loss of lean body mass as muscle is catabolised to meet this need. Dietary phosphorus restriction within the new products helps to provide nutritional support towards the meeting of these goals.ĭr Ellie Groves, BA(Hons), VetMB, MRCVS, purina technical manager for the UK and Ireland, explains the protein paradigm: “As obligate carnivores, cats have a high requirement for protein, however, around 20 percent of senior cats have decreased ability to digest protein, and so are absorbing less protein. The current advice is that phosphate should be restricted when the renal patient has confirmed chronic kidney disease (CKD), and IRIS provides therapeutic serum phosphate targets for each stage. Specifically, the foods contain adjusted and graded levels of protein and phosphorus, to address the delicate balance of providing needed protein in older cats against uraemic toxin production in late phase renal decline.

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PRO PLAN Veterinary Diets NF Renal Function Early Care and PRO PLAN Veterinary Diets NF Renal Function Advanced Care are formulated to meet the nutritional needs of cats in International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) stage 1 and 2 (early phase) and IRIS stage 3 and 4 (late phase) respectively.

Purina is launching two new veterinary diets which aim to tackle the protein paradigm that affects cats in early and advanced stages of renal disease.

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