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Key Benefits
These characteristics make Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Dry veterinary exclusive Cat food useful as a nutritional aid for cats with FLUTD or FIC:
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS L-tryptophan, Hydrolysed Casein Added Help manage stress and stress related behaviors. Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus Controlled levels Reduce building blocks of crystals and uroliths. Potassium Citrate Added Inhibits calcium oxalate crystals and uroliths. Antioxidant Bundle High Vitamin E and Beta Carotene help defend cells against free radical oxidation and counteract inflammation in the bladder. Omega-3 Fatty Acids, EPA and DHA High Help break inflammatory cycle associated with uroliths, and FIC. Target Urine pH* 6.2 -- 6.4 Discourages struvite formation, with minimal effect on calcium oxalate formation. Indications:
Primary Indications:
- All cases of FLUTD initially (during investigation)
- Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC)
- Calcium oxalate urolithiasis, reduce recurrence
- Calcium phosphate urolithiasis, reduce recurrence
- Struvite dissolution
- Struvite urolithiasis, reduce recurrence
Other Indications:
- Mild to moderate stages of heart disease, including asymptomatic
- Advanced stages of heart disease
Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:
- Nutrition clinically tested to reduce the recurrence of FIC signs by 89% now with ingredients to help manage stress.1
- Nutrition clinically tested to dissolve struvite stones in as little as 7 days (Average 27 days).2
- Studies have shown that the nutrition in Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Feline reduces risk of both calcium oxalate and struvite urolith formation.3,4
- A cased base study showed pet parents observed cats with known FIC signs to demonstrate greater social engagement after being fed the nutrition of Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress.5
Other Products to Consider
- For patients with feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC): Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Weight Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Cat Food
- To reduce recurrence of calcium oxalate (CaOx), calcium phosphate, or struvite uroliths: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Weight Cat Food
- To reduce recurrence of struvite uroliths & weight maintenance: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Cat Food, Prescription Diet w/d Multi-Benefit Cat Food
- For patients requiring struvite dissolution: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Weight Cat Food
- For patients requiring weight loss or maintenance with concurrent feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD): Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Weight Cat Food
- For patients with mild to moderate stages of heart disease, including asymptomatic: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Cat Food, Prescription Diet d/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet m/d GlucoSupport Cat Food, Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome Cat Food
- For patients with advanced stages of heart disease: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Cat Food, Prescription Diet d/d Cat FoodPrescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome Cat Food
References:
1. Kruger JM, Lulich JP, MacLeay J, et al. Comparison of foods with differing nutritional profiles for long-term management of acute nonobstructive idiopathic cystitis in cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2015;247:508-517.
2. Lulich JP, Kruger JM, MacLeay JM, et al. Efficacy of two commercially available, low-magnesium, urine-acidifying dry foods for the dissolution of struvite uroliths in cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2013; 243:1147-1153.
3. MacLeay JM, Schiefelbein H, Davidson S. Dietary sodium increases calcium excretion and induced calcium oxalate precipitation in cats. J Vet Int Med 2018;32:6:2288.
4. Gluhek T, Bartges JW, Callens A, Galyon G, Cox S, Kirk CA. Evaluation of 3 struvite-oxalate preventative diets in healthy cats. J Vet Intern Med 2012; 26:3:801.
5. Meyer HP, Becvarova I. Effects of a urinary food supplemented with milk protein hydrolysate and L-tryptophan on feline idiopathic cystitis - results of a case series in 10 cats. Intern J Appl Res Vet Med 2016;14:59-65.*Urine pH values of individual cats may vary significantly throughout the day and be affected by several non-dietary factors
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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.
Adult maintenance
Weight of Cat - lbs (kgs) Amount per Day - cups (grams) 6 (2,7) 1/2 (45) 8 (3,6) 5/8 (55) 10 (4,5) 3/4 (70) 12 (5,4) 7/8 (80) 14 (6,4) 1 (90) 16 (7,3) 1 1/8 (100) 18 (8,2) 1 1/8 (100) -
Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Chicken, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat, Chicken Meal, Egg Product, Pork Flavor, Soybean Oil, Fish Oil, L-Lysine, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Potassium Citrate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, DL-Methionine, Dried Hydrolyzed Casein, Iodized Salt, L-Tryptophan, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.
3844 kcal/kg (349 kcal/cup†)
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalProtein 32.1 % 33.9 % 8.3 g / 100 kcal Fat 15.2 % 16.1 % 4 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 40.8 % 43.2 % 10.6 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 1 % 1 % 0.3 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.78 % 0.82 % 202 mg / 100 kcal Phosphorus 0.76 % 0.81 % 199 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.63 % 0.67 % 165 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.37 % 0.39 % 97 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.076 % 0.08 % 20 mg / 100 kcal Taurine 0.2 % 0.21 % 51 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin C 10 ppm 10 ppm 0.25 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin E 705 IU/kg 746 IU/kg 18.35 IU / 100 kcal Total Omega-3 FA 0.63 % 0.67 % 165 mg / 100 kcal Total Omega-6 FA 3.55 % 3.76 % 924 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 c/d Multicare Stress with Chicken Dry Cat Food contains 91.0 grams by weight.
Hill's Prescription Diet
c/d Multicare Stress with Chicken Dry Cat Food
Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Dry Cat food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage cats with Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD).
