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Key Benefits
These characteristics make Prescription Diet c/d Multicare wet cat food a useful nutritional aid for cats with FLUTD or FIC:
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium Controlled 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 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 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 Cat Food
- For patients with mild to moderate stages of heart disease, including asymptomatic: Prescription Diet j/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet d/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet k/d Early Stage Cat Food, Prescription Diet m/d 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 j/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet d/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet k/d Early Stage 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 Cat Food, Prescription Diet w/d Multi-Benefit Cat Food
- For patients requiring struvite dissolution: Prescription Diet s/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress 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 feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC): Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic 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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DAILY Feeding Guide
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 & pouches 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 Mixed Feeding Guide
Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - 82 g cans Amount per Day - grams 2 1 + 20 g 3 1 + 30 g 4 1 + 45 g 5 1 + 55 g 6 1 + 65 g 7+ 1 + 11 g per kg Adult maintenance
Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - 2.9 oz (82 g) cans 2 2 3 3 4 3 1/2 5 4 6 4 1/2 7+ 60 g per kg Adult maintenance
Weight of Cat - lbs (kgs) Amount per Day - 2.9 oz (82 g) cans 6 (2,7) 2 1/2 8 (3,6) 3 10 (4,5) 4 12 (5,4) 4 1/2 14 (6,4) 5 16 (7,3) 5 1/2 18 (8,2) 6 Prescription Diet™ d/d™ Feline is a complete dietetic pet food for the reduction of feed material and nutrient intolerances and for support of skin function in cases of dermatosis and excessive loss of hair in cats. This dietetic pet food contains selected protein and carbohydrate sources and a high level of essential fatty acids.
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Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Stew for Cats with Chicken & added Vegetables: Pork liver, chicken (10%), wheat gluten, maize starch, rice flour, dried carrots, rice, digest, minerals, animal fat, fish oil, soybean oil, spinach powder, taurine, vitamins and trace elements. Total vegetables 1.2%.
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
840 kcal/kg
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalProtein 8.2 % 41.2 % 9.8 g / 100 kcal Fat 3.7 % 18.8 % 4.5 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 6.6 % 33.2 % 7.9 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 0.1 % 0.7 % 0.2 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.16 % 0.81 % 191 mg / 100 kcal Phosphorus 0.13 % 0.67 % 159 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.19 % 0.93 % 221 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.07 % 0.38 % 89 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.011 % 0.057 % 14 mg / 100 kcal Taurine 0.08 % 0.42 % 100 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin C 4 ppm 18 ppm 0.42 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin E 146 IU/kg 732 IU/kg 17.34 IU / 100 kcal Total Omega-3 FA 0.17 % 0.83 % 198 mg / 100 kcal Total Omega-6 FA 0.71 % 3.59 % 850 mg / 100 kcal Carnitine 4.5 ppm 22.8 ppm 0.54 mg / 100 kcal
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