Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET
t/d Cat Food
Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Cat Dry Food is clinically proven nutrition to reduce plaque, stain and tartar build-up by over 50%. This nutrition has been shown reduce occurence of gingivitis by up to 48%. Exclusive feeding of Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Cat Dry Food is shown to be more effective than toothbrushing due to the fact that only few cat owners brush their cats' teeth regularly.
The kibble contains a special matrix of fibres which act like a toothbrush to scrub the tooth to remove bacteria laden plaque. The larger kibble size increases mechanical cleaning. The unique kibble size, shape and texture cleans the teeth to the gum line to promote healthy gums and teeth. Hill's nutritionists & veterinarians developed Prescription Diet t/d clinical nutrition to promote healthy gums and teeth and support your your patients’ daily health and immune system.
Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Dry Cat food is accepted nutrition for the reduction in build-up of plaque & tartar by Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC).
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Key Benefits
Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Cat Dry Food is clinically proven nutrition to reduce plaque, stain and tartar build-up by over 50%. This nutrition has been shown reduce occurence of gingivitis by up to 48%. Exclusive feeding of Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Cat Dry Food is shown to be more effective than toothbrushing due to the fact that only few cat owners brush their cats' teeth regularly.
The kibble contains a special matrix of fibres which act like a toothbrush to scrub the tooth to remove bacteria laden plaque. The larger kibble size increases mechanical cleaning. The unique kibble size, shape and texture cleans the teeth to the gum line to promote healthy gums and teeth. Hill's nutritionists & veterinarians developed Prescription Diet t/d clinical nutrition to promote healthy gums and teeth and support your your patients’ daily health and immune system.
Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Dry Cat food is accepted nutrition for the reduction in build-up of plaque & tartar by Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC).
These characteristics make Hill's Prescription Diet t/d, veterinary dry cat food, a useful nutrition to promote dental health
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS Fibre Increased Helps remove plaque, stain and tartar buildup, Fibre matrix resists crumbling Kibble Size Larger Kibble engulfs more of the tooth surface to clean right up to the gum line Antioxidants Added Defends cells from free radicals promoting a healthy immune system. Protein Controlled Limits a component of plaque. Calcium Controlled Limits the mineralisation of plaque to tartar. Magnesium, Phosphorous Controlled Support urinary tract health. Lactic Acid Added Helps reduce plaque and tartar buildup Additional Info:
The exclusive fibre matrix resists crumbling and scrubs the entire supragingival tooth surface to reduce bacteria-laden plaque.
The larger kibble size increases mechanical cleaning.
Note: For maximum benefit, Hill's Prescription Diet t/d should be exclusively fed to cats on a daily basis following dental prophylaxis.
Great taste for improved compliance - cats love to eat it and owners love to feed it.
Hill's Prescription Diet t/d reduces oral malodor from plaque and oral disease. It has been awarded the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC)* Seal for mechanical control of tartar and plaque.
S+OXSHIELD: Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals
*The VOHC Seal is a trademark of the Veterinary Oral Health Council.
References:
1. Logan EI et al, Dietary Control of Feline Gingivitis: Results of a Six Month Study, Proceedings of the 13th Annual Veterinary Dental Forum, Baltimore, MO, 1999, Abstract, Page 54.
2. Theyae LFH, Vrlellng HE, Dljkshoom NA, Hill's Prescription Diet t/d: Results of a Field Study, Proceedings, Hill's European Symposium on Oral Care, Amsterdam, Pagel 60-63, 2003.
3.Dolowy WC et al, Fluorescence of dental calculus from cats, dogs, and humans and of bacteria cultured from dental calculus, Journal of Veterinary Dentistry, 12, 105-1009, 1995.
4. Logan E et al, Peridontal Diseases. IN: Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 5th Edition, Mark Morris Institute, pp 979-994, 2010.
5. Data on file, Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc.
*The VOHC Seal is a trademark of the Veterinary Oral Health Council.
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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.
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Ingredients
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
3517 kcal/kg (352 kcal/100g)
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalMoisture 8 % Protein 32.5 % 35.4 % 9.2 g / 100 kcal Fat 15 % 16.3 % 4.3 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 31.7 % 34.4 % 9 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 7.3 % 7.9 % 2.1 g / 100 kcal Ash 5.5 % 6 % 1.6 g / 100 kcal Total Dietary Fiber 11.8 % 12.9 % 3.4 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.89 % 0.97 % 254 mg / 100 kcal Phosphorus 0.69 % 0.75 % 197 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.72 % 0.78 % 204 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.35 % 0.38 % 99 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.064 % 0.07 % 18 mg / 100 kcal Iron 147 ppm 160 ppm 4.2 mg / 100 kcal Copper 14.4 ppm 15.7 ppm 0.41 mg / 100 kcal Zinc 145 ppm 158 ppm 4.1 mg / 100 kcal Iodine 2 ppm 2.2 ppm 57.91 ug / 100 kcal Arginine 1.9 % 2.07 % 540 mg / 100 kcal Glutamine + Glutamate 4.8 % 5.22 % 1364 mg / 100 kcal Taurine 0.19 % 0.21 % 55 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin A 8098 IU/kg 8802 IU/kg 230 IU / 100 kcal Vitamin C 78 ppm 85 ppm 2.22 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin D 636 IU/kg 692 IU/kg 18.1 IU / 100 kcal Vitamin E 631 IU/kg 686 IU/kg 17.95 IU / 100 kcal Thiamine 21 ppm 23 ppm 0.6 mg / 100 kcal Riboflavin (B2) 10.9 ppm 11.9 ppm 0.31 mg / 100 kcal Niacin 131 ppm 142 ppm 3.7 mg / 100 kcal Pantothenic Acid 31.3 ppm 34 ppm 0.89 mg / 100 kcal Folic Acid 2.37 ppm 2.57 ppm 0.07 mg / 100 kcal DHA 0.001 % 0.001 % 0.3 mg / 100 kcal EPA 0 % 0 % 0 mg / 100 kcal Total Omega-3 FA 0.22 % 0.24 % 64 mg / 100 kcal Total Omega-6 FA 2.93 % 3.19 % 834 mg / 100 kcal Beta-Carotene 2.52 ppm 2.74 ppm 0.07 mg / 100 kcal Carnitine 20.7 ppm 22.5 ppm 0.59 mg / 100 kcal