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
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)
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 - 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 -
Ingredients
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
3878 kcal/kg (388 kcal/100g)
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalMoisture 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
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