We tried 3 different brands of kidney diet when my 14-year-old cat was diagnosed with kidney disease (about 3 months ago). I put each type out in a different bowl and this one disappeared before the others. I also tried 3 different types of kidney diet soft/canned cat food (none of which disappeared!) So, my vet recommended feeding my cat regular canned food to help him keep his weight up and this to help with his kidney disease. I can really see a difference. When he eats the regular cat food, he goes and lays down somewhere hidden, which is what he does when he's not feeling well. When he eats this, he is fine... his normal, content self. So, this dry cat food really does do its job (produce less "waste" for the kidneys to metabolize/clean/etc. It helps the kidneys work less, and I can see it in my cat's behavior.
I am not recommending this protocol (of regular soft and kidney dry food) for other cats. But, my cant is 14 years old and both weight loss and kidney disease are risks. So, the vet and I have found a "middle ground" that works for my cat.
I do recommend you try out different brands of kidney dry (and maybe wet) food to see which your cat prefers. I do have another cat, who is younger and whose kidneys are fine. He eats this food too. The vet said it wouldn't hurt him. :)
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