Hills Prescription Diet Feline rd Weight Loss Chicken Dry Cat Food
It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before and during the use of this product in order to determine the needs of your cat.
- Prescribed by veterinarians as a nutritional aid to help overweight cats achieve a healthy weight through weight reduction
- Formulated for obese cats or cats with fibre-responsive disease, or diabetes mellitus
- Low fat and high fibre levels decrease caloric intake, which helps reduce body fat and lower lipid levels in cats with hyperlipidemia
- High levels of L-carnitine help metabolise fat for energy while maintaining lean muscle mass
- Antioxidants are added to help reduce free radicals and support immune health
- Soluble and insoluble fibres help to keep your cat feeling full between meals, while promoting good digestive health
- Urinary pH target of 6.2-6.5 for optimal urinary health
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
- Weight loss
- Diabetes in obese cats
- Constipation (motility present)
- Fibre responsive enteropathies (large bowel diarrhoea)
Contraindications:
- Growing kittens, pregnant or nursing cats
- Patients with concurrent use of urinary acidifiers
- Moderate to advanced heart failure
- Kidney disease
- Hepatic disease
- Debilitation
- Hypermetabolism
- Dehydration
- Underweight
Feeding Directions
- It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use and during the period of use
- Individual requirements will vary depending on pre-existing nutritional status and medical condition
- Consult with the treating veterinarian to establish a feeding guide for the individual patient
- Grams are the most accurate form of measurement; cups are estimated from grams
- If feeding this food for the first time, mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food for 7 days or more
- Keep fresh water available at all times
- Your pet's nutritional needs may change as they age - ask your vet at every check-up
- If you receive the new bag, it is recommended to transition your cat to the new formula over a period of 7-10 days
Old Feeding Guide
Target |
Weight Loss |
Weight Control |
||
Cups |
Grams |
Cups |
Grams |
|
2.7 kg |
½ |
45 |
⅔ |
60 |
3.6 kg |
⅝ |
55 |
⅞ |
75 |
4.5 kg |
⅔ |
60 |
1 |
90 |
5.4 kg |
¾ |
65 |
1 ⅛ |
100 |
6.4 kg |
⅞ |
75 |
1 ⅓ |
115 |
7.3 kg |
1 |
90 |
1 ½ |
130 |
8.2 kg |
1 |
90 |
1 ⅝ |
145 |
New Feeding Guide
Target |
Weight Loss |
|
Cups |
Grams |
|
2.7 kg |
½ |
45 |
3.6 kg |
½ |
45 |
4.5 kg |
⅔ |
60 |
5.4 kg |
¾ |
70 |
6.4 kg |
⅞ |
80 |
7.3 kg |
⅞ |
80 |
8.2 kg |
1 |
90 |
Old Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Brewers Rice, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Glyceryl Monostearate, Potassium Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Iodized Salt, L-Carnitine, L-Threonine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein 35.5%, Fat 8.7%, Crude Fibre 14.2%, Carbohydrate 35.4%, Calcium 0.99%, Phosphorus 0.73%, Sodium 0.33%, Potassium 0.78%, Magnesium 0.072%, Taurine 0.34%, Carnitine 535.4 ppm, Vitamin C 125 ppm, Vitamin E 607 IU/kg
Metabolisable Energy
3018 kcal (265 kcal/cup)
New Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Brewers Rice, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Soybean Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Glyceryl Monostearate, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, L-Threonine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 30.5%, Crude Fat (min) 5.7%, Crude Fibre (max) 16%, Moisture (max) 10.55%, Carnitine (min) 300 ppm
Calorie Content (calculated)
2956 kcal ME/kg or 268 kcal ME/cup
If you receive the new bag, it is recommended to transition your cat to the new formula over a period of 7-10 days