Hills Prescription Diet Feline yd Thyroid Care Original 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 to manage thyroid health in cats
- Clinically proven nutrition to manage thyroid health when fed as the sole source of nutrition
- Complete daily nutrition for adult cats that need restricted iodine intake
- Limited iodine reduces excess thyroid hormone (T4) production
- Controlled phosphorus and low sodium to support kidney heath
- Helps maintain bladder health with controlled mineral levels
- Contains L-carnitine and an optimal protein content to support and ideal body composition
- Promotes heart health with essential nutrients (high in taurine and L-carnitine)
- High levels of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids support skin and coat health
- S/O Index - promotes a urinary environment that decreases the risk of struvite and calcium oxalate crystal development
Indications – may be prescribed to nutritionally manage:
- Thyroid health, when fed as a sole source of nutrition
Not Recommended For:
- Kittens
- Pregnant or lactating cats
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
Intake of iodine from other food sources (treats, another pet's food, etc) can compromise the effectiveness of low-iodine nutrition - follow your veterinarian's feeding instructions carefully and feed only y/d
Old Feeding Guide
|
Cat Weight |
Cups |
Grams |
|
2.7 kg |
⅓ |
40 |
|
3.6 kg |
⅜ |
45 |
|
4.5 kg |
½ |
65 |
|
5.4 kg |
⅝ |
80 |
|
6.4 kg |
⅔ |
85 |
|
7.3 kg |
¾ |
95 |
|
8.2 kg |
¾ |
95 |
New Feeding Guide
|
Cat Weight |
Cups |
Grams |
|
2.7 kg |
⅜ |
45 |
|
3.6 kg |
½ |
65 |
|
4.5 kg |
½ |
65 |
|
5.4 kg |
⅝ |
80 |
|
6.4 kg |
⅔ |
85 |
|
7.3 kg |
¾ |
95 |
|
8.2 kg |
¾ |
95 |
Old Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Corn Gluten Meal, Pork Fat, Whole Grain Corn, Soybean Mill Run, Egg Product, Chicken Liver Flavor, L-Lysine, Potassium Citrate, Lactic Acid, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, DL-Methionine, Taurine, L-Tryptophan, Brewers Dried Yeast, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate), L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 30%, Crude Fat (min) 20%, Crude Fibre (max) 3.5%, Moisture (max) 8%, Phosphorus (min) 0.45%, Phosphorus (max) 0.85%, Sodium (max) 0.3%, Iodine (max) 0.22%, Taurine (min) 0.15%, Carnitine (min) 200ppm, Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min) 0.3%
Calorie Content (calculated)
4147 kcal ME/kg or 517 kcal ME/cup
New Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Corn Gluten Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Fat, Powdered Cellulose, Egg Product, Chicken Liver Flavor, L‐Lysine, Potassium Citrate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Fish Oil, Calcium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, DL‐Methionine, Taurine, L‐Tryptophan, Brewers Dried Yeast, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L‐Ascorbyl‐2‐Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L‐Arginine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate), L‐Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta‐Carotene
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 30%, Crude Fat (min) 18%, Crude Fibre (max) 7%, Moisture (max) 9%, Phosphorus (min) 0.45%, Phosphorus (max) 0.9%, Sodium (max) 0.35%, Iodine (max) 0.27 ppm, Taurine (min) 0.15%, Carnitine (min) 200 ppm, Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min) 0.2%
Calorie Content (calculated)
4005 kcal ME/kg or 500 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