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Key Benefits
These characteristics make Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress veterinary exclusive Cat food useful as a nutritional aid for cats with FLUTD or FIC:
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS L-tryptophan, Milk Protein Hydrolysate Added Help manage stress and stress related behaviours 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 break the cycle of inflammation Omega-3s (EPA and DHA) from fish oil High Help break the cycle of inflammation associated with uroliths, crystals, and FIC. Target Urine pH* 6.2 -- 6.4 Discourages struvite formation, without increasing risk for CaOx 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 urolithiasis, reduce recurrence
Other Indications:
- Struvite dissolution
- 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
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 case base study showed pet parents observed cats with known FIC signs to demonstrate greater social engagement after being fed 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 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 Cat Food
- To reduce recurrence of struvite uroliths & weight maintenance: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Cat Food, Prescription Diet w/d Cat Food
- For patients requiring struvite dissolution: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Cat Food
- For patients requiring weight loss or maintenance with concurrent feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD): Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic 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 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 Food, Prescription 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 https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15319.
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. DMS HOD 10000050315 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2012.00937.x
5. Meyer HP, Becvarova I. Efects 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.
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight.
Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food & canned food exclusively.
This is only a guide. Grams are the most accurate form of measurement. 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.
Adult maintenance
Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - 85 g pouches 2 2 3 2 1/2 4 3 1/2 5 4 6 4 1/2 7+ 60 g per kg -
Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
COMPOSITION: Meat and animal derivatives (chicken 22%), vegetable protein extracts, derivatives of vegetable origin, cereals, fish and fish derivatives, various sugars, eggs and egg derivatives, minerals, oils and fats, milk and milk derivatives, molluscs and crustaceans.
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.
837 kcal/kg
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalProtein 8.9 % 44.3 % 10.6 g / 100 kcal Fat 3.9 % 19.3 % 4.6 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 5.6 % 28 % 6.7 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 0.4 % 2.2 % 0.5 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.15 % 0.75 % 179 mg / 100 kcal Phosphorus 0.13 % 0.67 % 160 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.16 % 0.81 % 195 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.08 % 0.4 % 96 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.013 % 0.063 % 15 mg / 100 kcal Taurine 0.07 % 0.33 % 78 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin C 0 ppm 0 ppm 0 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin E 156 IU/kg 781 IU/kg 18.67 IU / 100 kcal Carnitine 6.5 ppm 32.5 ppm 0.78 mg / 100 kcal
Hill's Prescription Diet
c/d Multicare Stress with Chicken Wet Cat Food
Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Cat food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage cats with Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD).
