Virbac Cat Junior – Neutered

Virbac Cat – Junior Neutered (Veterinary HPM™)

Product Overview
A specialized complete dry food for young neutered cats (up to 12 months old), formulated to prevent post-sterilisation weight gain while supporting healthy growth. It delivers **high animal protein (44% with 91–93% from meat sources)**, **low carbohydrates (20%)**, and functional ingredients designed for digestion, urinary health, coat quality, and dental hygiene:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

Key Benefits

• Weight control – moderate calories and added L‑carnitine support lean muscle mass and limit fat storage:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
• Muscle development – high-quality animal proteins promote lean growth and support skin and coat health:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
• Digestive tolerance – low starch with fructo‑oligosaccharides, psyllium, bentonite, and probiotics ensures gut comfort and stool quality:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
• Urinary & renal support – encourages water intake; cynarin and chitosan aid urinary pH and restrict phosphorus absorption:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
• Dental health – pentasodium triphosphate helps prevent plaque and tartar build‑up:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
• Low allergen formulation – free from beef, dairy, wheat, corn, soy, eggs and gluten to reduce intolerance risk:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

Ingredients

Dehydrated pork & poultry proteins; potato starch (4–8%); animal fats; hydrolysed animal proteins; peas; bean hulls; dehydrated salmon protein; rice (≥4%); lignocellulose; linseed; beet pulp; psyllium fiber; fructo‑oligosaccharides; bentonite; Lactobacillus acidophilus; chitosan; artichoke extract (cynarin); chondroitin sulfate; pentasodium triphosphate; L‑carnitine:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.

Guaranteed Analysis (as fed)

• Moisture: 5.5%
• Protein: ~44% (animal-to-vegetable ratio ~91–93:7)%
• Fat: 16%
• Crude Fibre: 6%
• Minerals: ~8.5%
• NFE (non-fibre carbs): ~20% (including ~13.5% starch)
• Calcium: ~1.3%; Phosphorus: ~1.1%; Na: ~0.7%
• Omega‑6: ~2.3–2.8%; Omega‑3: ~0.8%
• Energy: ~384 kcal/100 g (calculated), ~377 kcal/100 g in vivo:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.

Feeding Guide

• For neutered kittens up to 12 months. Daily rations vary by weight and age (e.g., 1 kg: ~25 g, 3 kg: ~60 g):contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.
• Divide into 2–3 meals per day and provide fresh water at all times.
• Gradual transition over 5–7 days recommended.