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Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET

c/d Multicare 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

    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.


    These characteristics make Prescription Diet c/d Multicare dry 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)

     

     

    Not Recommended For:

    Growing kittens, pregnant or nursing cats.

    Patients with concurrent use of urinary acidifiers.


    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

     

    Additional Info:

    Ideal for long-term feeding and multi-cat households.

    Dry and canned formulas can be mixed or fed concurrently.


    S+OXSHIELD: Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals


    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.

  • 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 - 85 g pouches 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 + 10 g per kg

    Adult maintenance Mixed Feeding Guide

    Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - 156 g cans Amount per Day - grams
    2 0.5 + 15 g
    3 0.5 + 25 g
    4 1 + 15 g
    5 1 + 30 g
    6 1 + 40 g
    7+ 1 + 8 g per kg

    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 - grams
    2 35
    3 50
    4 60
    5 75
    6 85
    7+ 12 per kg

    Adult maintenance

    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 + 11 g per kg

    Prescription Diet™ k/d™ Canine is a complete dietetic pet food for the support of renal function in cases of chronic or temporary renal insufficiency in adult dogs. This dietetic pet food has a low level of phosphorus and a restricted level of protein but of high quality.

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    with Chicken: Brewers' rice, chicken (14%) and turkey meal, wheat, maize gluten meal, animal fat, soybean oil, minerals, digest, fish oil, vitamins, taurine, trace elements and beta-carotene. With a natural antioxidant (mixed tocopherols).

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    3878 kcal/kg (388 kcal/100g)

    Nutrient As Fed1
    %
    Dry Matter2
    %
    As Fed, Caloric Basis3
    g/100 kcal
    Moisture 6 %
    Protein 32 % 33.9 % 8.3 g / 100 kcal
    Fat 15.2 % 16.1 % 3.9 g / 100 kcal
    Carbohydrate / NFE 41.3 % 43.7 % 10.6 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Fiber 0.9 % 1 % 0.2 g / 100 kcal
    Ash 5.1 % 5.4 % 1.3 g / 100 kcal
    Calcium 0.75 % 0.79 % 193 mg / 100 kcal
    Phosphorus 0.64 % 0.68 % 166 mg / 100 kcal
    Potassium 0.65 % 0.68 % 166 mg / 100 kcal
    Sodium 0.35 % 0.37 % 90 mg / 100 kcal
    Magnesium 0.068 % 0.072 % 17 mg / 100 kcal
    Taurine 0.23 % 0.25 % 60 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin A 6003 IU/kg 6353 IU/kg 155 IU / 100 kcal
    Vitamin C 0 ppm 0 ppm 0 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin D 638 IU/kg 675 IU/kg 16.5 IU / 100 kcal
    Vitamin E 647 IU/kg 684 IU/kg 16.67 IU / 100 kcal
    Total Omega-3 FA 0.71 % 0.75 % 182 mg / 100 kcal
    Total Omega-6 FA 3.22 % 3.41 % 831 mg / 100 kcal
    Beta-Carotene 0.8 ppm 0.85 ppm 0.02 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.

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