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Hill's Prescription Diet

z/d Original Flavor Cat Food

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Prescription Diet z/d Dry Cat Food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help cats with food sensitivities and is clinical nutrition to help avoid adverse food reactions.

  • Increased Vitamin E and antioxidants for improved skin and coat, plus natural fibre for firmer stools
  • Crafted with highly hydrolysed chicken protein and a single carbohydrate source
  • Formulated without additives known to cause food allergies in cats

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  • Key Benefits

    Prescription Diet z/d Dry Cat Food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help cats with food sensitivities and is clinical nutrition to help avoid adverse food reactions.

    • Increased Vitamin E and antioxidants for improved skin and coat, plus natural fibre for firmer stools
    • Crafted with highly hydrolysed chicken protein and a single carbohydrate source
    • Formulated without additives known to cause food allergies in cats

    These characteristics make Prescription Diet z/d, veterinary exclusive dry cat food, a useful nutritional aid for cats with adverse food reactions or certain gastrointestinal disorders:

    KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS
    Protein Hydrolysed Highly digestible hydrolysed animal protein source; no intact animal protein.
    Carbohydrate Single source A highly digestible single carbohydrate source helps avoid common food allergens.
    Omega-6 Fatty Acids Added Helps nourish the skin and coat.
    Antioxidants Added Help maintain a healthy immune system and the skin barrier function.

    * 100% Satisfaction Guarantee - if you are unsatisfied for any reason, return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

    Indications:

    Primary Indications:

    - Adverse food reactions (AFR) & elimination diet
    - Eosinophilic granuloma complex

    Other Indications:

    - Pruritic dermatitis
    - Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)
    - Flatulence
    - Forms of chronic enteropathy (inflammatory bowel disease):
    • Food responsive
    • Antibiotic responsive
    • Steroid responsive

     

     

    Not Recommended For:

    • Growing kittens, pregnant or nursing cats
    • Patients with concurrent use of urinary acidifiers

     

    Additional Info:

    The hydrolysed animal protein source and a highly digestible carbohydrate source help avoid common food allergens.

    • Pruritic dermatitis, eosinophilic granuloma complex: Adverse food reactions in cats typically occur as non-seasonal pruritic dermatitis. Some cats with adverse food reactions have clinical signs of eosinophilic granuloma complex.
    • Chronic gastroenteritis, chronic colitis: Adverse food reactions can result in chronic vomiting and/or diarrhoea associated with gastrointestinal inflammation. Mildly affected cats may only show an increase in the number of bowel movements or may have only occasional vomiting.
    • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Adverse food reactions may be associated with IBD. z/d may be helpful for cats with inflammatory bowel disease.

    Other Products to Consider

    • For patients with adverse food reactions (AFR), eosinophilic granuloma complex, pruritic dermatitis, or require a food elimination diet: Prescription Diet d/d Cat Food
    • For patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI): Prescription Diet i/d Cat Food
    • For patients with forms of chronic enteropathies (inflammatory bowel disease) including food responsive enteropathy, antibiotic responsive diarrhea, or steroid responsive enteropathy: Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome Cat Food, Prescription Diet d/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet i/d Cat Food
    • For patients with flatulence: Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome Cat Food, Prescription Diet i/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet w/d Multi-Benefit Cat Food

  • 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, & Prescription Diet Hypo Treats.

    Adult maintenance

    Weight of Cat - lbs (kgs) Amount per Day - cups (grams)
    6 (2,7) 3/8 (40)
    8 (3,6) 1/2 (55)
    10 (4,5) 5/8 (70)
    12 (5,4) 3/4 (85)
    14 (6,4) 3/4 (85)
    16 (7,3) 7/8 (95)
    18 (8,2) 1 (110)

    Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Original Flavor Cat Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult cats

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    Brewers Rice, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Rice Protein Concentrate, Powdered Cellulose, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Glyceryl Monostearate, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Iodized Salt, Potassium Citrate, L-Tryptophan, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

    3741 kcal/kg (414 kcal/cup†)

    Nutrient As Fed1
    %    		 Dry Matter2
    %    		 As Fed, Caloric Basis3
    g/100 kcal
    Protein 32.4 % 34.5 % 8.7 g / 100 kcal
    Fat 15.3 % 16.3 % 4.1 g / 100 kcal
    Carbohydrate / NFE 37.2 % 39.6 % 9.9 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Fiber 3 % 3.2 % 0.8 g / 100 kcal
    Calcium 0.8 % 0.85 % 214 mg / 100 kcal
    Phosphorus 0.59 % 0.63 % 157 mg / 100 kcal
    Potassium 0.87 % 0.93 % 233 mg / 100 kcal
    Sodium 0.29 % 0.31 % 78 mg / 100 kcal
    Magnesium 0.052 % 0.055 % 14 mg / 100 kcal
    Taurine 0.34 % 0.36 % 91 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin C 131 ppm 139 ppm 3.5 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin E 1333 IU/kg 1418 IU/kg 35.63 IU / 100 kcal
    Total Omega-3 FA 0.39 % 0.42 % 105 mg / 100 kcal
    Total Omega-6 FA 4.02 % 4.27 % 1074 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 z/d Original Flavor Cat Food contains 110.0 grams by weight.

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