Hills Prescription Diet Feline wd Multi-Benefit 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 support for obese-prone cats to achieve a healthy weight
- Helps cats maintain normal blood glucose levels and promotes healthy digestion
- Low in calories and fat for weight loss, and weight maintenance once a healthy weight is attained
- Therapeutic L-Carnitine levels - increases energy metabolism and burns fat while supporting lean muscle mass
- Optimal blend of soluble and insoluble fibres - keeps your cat feeling satisfied between meals, helps to prevent constipation, and stablises blood sugar levels which is important for cats with diabetes mellitus
- The healthy sources of fibre also promote healthy digestion and result in firmer stools of reduced quantity
- Added antioxidants to support a healthy immune system
- Reduced magnesium and sodium content for urinary health
- S/O Index - promotes a urinary environment that is unfavourable of struvite and calcium oxalate crystal development
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
- Obesity prevention
- Fibre responsive diseases
- Diabetes mellitus
- Struvite urolithiasis in obese cats
- Colitis
- Constipation
Contraindications:
- Kittens, Pregnant or lactating queens
- Concurrent use with urinary acidifiers
- Debilitation
- Dehydration
- Kidney disease
- Underweight
Old Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Meal, Wheat Gluten, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Wheat, Pork Flavor, Pork Fat, Lactic Acid, Chicken Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Soybean Oil, DL-Methionine, Calcium Sulfate, L-Threonine, L-Lysine, 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, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein 40.5%, Fat 9.1%, Crude Fibre 6.8%, Carbohydrate 36.7%, Calcium 1.06%, Phosphorus 0.82%, Sodium 0.47%, Potassium 0.85%, Magnesium 0.069%, Taurine 0.22%, Carnitine 722.0 ppm, Vitamin C 155 ppm, Vitamin E 721 IU/kg
Calorie Content (calculated)
3183 kcal/kg (280 kcal/cup)
New Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Meal, Wheat Gluten, Chicken, Powdered Cellulose, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Fat, Pork Flavour, Lactic Acid, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavour, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, Calcium Sulfate, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 34%, Crude Fat (min) 7.5%, Crude Fat (max) 11%, Crude Fibre (min) 3%, Crude Fibre (max) 9%, Moisture (max) 11%, Sodium (max) 0.55%, Magnesium (max) 0.08%, Carnitine (min) 300 ppm
Calorie Content (calculated)
3225 kcal ME/kg or 293 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
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
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Ideal Cat Weight |
Weight Management |
Maintenance |
||
|
Cups |
Grams |
Cups |
Grams |
|
|
2.7 kg |
½ |
45 |
⅝ |
55 |
|
3.6 kg |
⅔ |
60 |
¾ |
65 |
|
4.5 kg |
¾ |
65 |
1 |
90 |
|
5.4 kg |
⅞ |
75 |
1 ⅛ |
100 |
|
6.4 kg |
1 |
90 |
1 ¼ |
110 |
|
7.3 kg |
1 ⅛ |
100 |
1 ⅓ |
115 |
|
8.2 kg |
1 ¼ |
110 |
1 ½ |
130 |
New Feeding Guide
|
Ideal Cat Weight |
Weight Management |
Maintenance |
||
|
Cups |
Grams |
Cups |
Grams |
|
|
2.7 kg |
½ |
45 |
⅝ |
55 |
|
3.6 kg |
⅝ |
55 |
¾ |
70 |
|
4.5 kg |
¾ |
70 |
⅞ |
80 |
|
5.4 kg |
⅞ |
80 |
1 |
90 |
|
6.4 kg |
1 |
90 |
1 ⅛ |
100 |
|
7.3 kg |
1 |
90 |
1 ¼ |
115 |
|
8.2 kg |
1 ⅛ |
100 |
1 ⅜ |
125 |