Hills Prescription Diet Feline t/d Dental Care 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 for the nutritional support of cats with gingivitis and a build-up of tartar, plaque and stains
- Shown to reduce the occurrence of gingivitis by up to 48%
- Features a 'Fibre Matrix' that prevents the kibble from crumbing in the mouth, which in turn helps reduce plaque and tartar build-up as your cat chews
- Reduces bad breath caused by plaque and oral disease
- Antioxidants protect body cells by fighting free radicals, which in turn promotes a strong immune system
- Larger kibble size - enhances mechanical cleaning and reaches right up to the gum line
- Lactic acid is added to provide a dual cleaning action
- The controlled protein content helps prevent plaque production
- The controlled calcium content limits plaque from mineralising into tartar
- Magnesium and phosphorus are included to support urinary health
- The S/O Index supports a urinary environment that is unfavourable of struvite and calcium oxalate crystal development
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
- Gingivitis, Periodontal disease
- Oral malodour, tartar, plaque, and stain management
Contraindications:
- Growing kittens, pregnant or nursing cats
- Patients with a severe periodontal disease without appropriate periodontal assessment and therapy
- Patients with concurrent use of urinary acidifiers
Old Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Chicken By-Product Meal, Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Powdered Cellulose, Pork Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Calcium Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, 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, Iodized Salt, Calcium Carbonate, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Phosphoric Acid, Beta-Carotene, Natural Flavors.
Nutritional Analysis
Protein 34%, Fat 17.9%, Crude Fibre 7.9%, Carbohydrate 34%, Calcium 1.01%, Phosphorus 0.80%, Sodium 0.34%, Potassium 0.79%, Magnesium 0.070%, Taurine 0.16%, Vitamin C 117 ppm, Vitamin E 671 IU/kg
Caloric Content (calculated)
3498 kcal/kg or 268 kcal/cup
New Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Chicken By-Product Meal, Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, DL-Methionine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 30%, Crude Fat (min) 13%, Crude Fibre (max) 11%, Moisture (max) 10.5%
Calorie Content (calculated)
3520 kcal ME/kg, or 269 kcal ME/cup
Old Feeding Guide
- 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
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Food per Day |
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Cat Weight |
Cups |
Grams |
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2.7 kg |
½ - ¾ |
40-60 |
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4.5 kg |
¾ - 1 ⅛ |
60-85 |
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6.4 kg |
1 - 1 ⅜ |
75-105 |
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8.2 kg |
1 ¼ - 1 ⅔ |
95-130 |
New Feeding Guide
- Ask your veterinarian for specific feeding instructions for your pet
- This is only a guide
- Grams are the most accurate form of measurement; cups are estimated from grams
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Food per Day |
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Cat Weight |
Cups |
Grams |
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2.7 kg |
⅔ |
50 |
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3.6 kg |
⅞ |
65 |
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4.5 kg |
1 |
75 |
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5.4 kg |
1 ⅛ |
85 |
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6.4 kg |
1 ¼ |
95 |
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7.3 kg |
1 ⅜ |
105 |
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8.2 kg |
1 ½ |
115 |
For best results:
- Gradually transition to this food for 7 days or more
- Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry and wet foods
- Day 1-2: 25% New Food + 75% Old Food
- Day 3-4: 50% New Food + 50% Old Food
- Day 5-6: 75% New Food + 25% Old Food
- Day 7+: 100% New Food