Hill's Prescription Diet
c/d Multicare with Chicken Dry Cat Food
Prescription Diet c/d Multicare with Chicken Dry Cat Food is formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage cats with Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) This dry food is made with chicken and has an irresistible taste that cats love.
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Key Benefits
These characteristics make Prescription Diet c/d Multicare, veterinary exclusive dry cat food, a useful nutritional aid for cats with FLUTD or FIC:
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus Controlled levels Reduce building blocks of crystals and uroliths. Potassium Citrate Added Inhibits calcium oxalate crystals and uroliths. Antioxidant Blend High Vitamins E and Beta Carotene help defend cells against free radical oxidation and counteract inflammation. Omega-3 Fatty Acids, EPA and DHA High Help break inflammatory cycle associated with uroliths, crystals, and FIC. Target Urine pH* 6.2 -- 6.4 Discourages struvite formation, with minimal effect on calcium oxalate formation. Indications:
Primary Indications:
- Calcium oxalate urolithiasis, reduce recurrence
- Calcium phosphate urolithiasis, reduce recurrence
- Struvite dissolution
- Struvite urolithiasis, reduce recurrence
- Mild to moderate stages of heart disease, including asymptomatic
- Advanced stages of heart disease
Other Indications:
- All cases of FLUTD initially (during investigation)
- Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC)
Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:
- Nutrition clinically tested to reduce the rate of recurrence of FIC signs by 89%.1
- Clinically tested to dissolve struvite stones in as little as 7 days (Average 27 days).2
- Helps maintain urine saturation levels that minimize risk of calcium oxalate crystal growth.3
Other Products to Consider
- To reduce recurrence of calcium oxalate (CaOx), calcium phosphate, or struvite uroliths: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Weight Cat Food
- For patients with mild to moderate stages of heart disease, including asymptomatic: Prescription Diet d/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet m/d GlucoSupport Cat Food, Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Cat Food
- For patients with advanced stages of heart disease: Prescription Diet d/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Cat Food
- To reduce recurrence of struvite uroliths & weight maintenance: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Weight Cat Food, Prescription Diet w/d Multi-Benefit Cat Food
- For patients requiring struvite dissolution: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress 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 feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC): Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Weight Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress 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. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15319. J Vet Int Med 2018;32:6:2288.
*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.
- To increase chances of a successful outcome, emphasize the importance of feeding the food long-term.
- 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, Iodized Salt, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, 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 % 33.8 % 8.3 g / 100 kcal Fat 15.2 % 16.1 % 4 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 40.9 % 43.3 % 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 % 96 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 with Chicken Dry Cat Food contains 91.0 grams by weight.