Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight, Urinary Care + Weight Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food - US 9243

Dual-Action Dry Cat Food for Urinary Care and Weight Management

Product Description

Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food for urinary care and weight management is a complete, balanced therapeutic dry food for adult cats managing both urinary tract disease and excess body weight. This formula has been tested to lower urinary symptom recurrence by 89% and support an average 11% weight reduction in 60 days. It carries S+OXSHIELD and uses L-carnitine, higher fiber, potassium citrate, and omega-3s to manage both conditions together.

Benefits

• Dual Clinical Action: Tested in clinical trials to decrease common urinary signs by 89% and promote 11% weight loss over 60 days.
• Dissolves Struvite Stones: Created to reduce and dissolve struvite stones in cats within 7 days, typically taking about 27 days on average.
• S+OXSHIELD Protection: Encourages a urinary environment that minimizes the development of struvite and calcium oxalate crystals.
• Controlled Minerals: Provides controlled levels of magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus to lower the risk of developing struvite and calcium oxalate stones.
• L-Carnitine for Fat Metabolism: Provides L-carnitine to promote fat metabolism, helping cats reduce fat while maintaining lean body mass.
• Increased Fiber for Satiety: A fiber blend from tomato pomace and carrots helps cats feel full and satisfied between meals, reducing overeating.
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Antioxidants: Fish oil supplies omega-3s that strengthen the immune system and help calm urinary inflammation in cats.
• Potassium Citrate Included: Contains potassium citrate to help maintain a desirable urine pH and reduce crystal formation risk over the long term.

Ingredients

Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Wheat Gluten, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Meal, Dried Tomato Pomace, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Coconut Oil, L-Lysine, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Carrots, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Iodized Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, L-Carnitine, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

How to Use

Feeding Instructions

• Prescription Required: Hill's Prescription Diet is therapeutic nutrition that requires an active prescription from a licensed veterinarian to purchase.
• For Adult Cats Only: Specifically formulated for adult cats managing both urinary tract disease and excess body weight at the same time.
• Feed Exclusively as Directed: Feed only the recommended Prescription Diet foods; do not add other foods or treats unless your veterinarian approves them.
• Transition Gradually Over 7 Days: Gradually change diets over a week or more, increasing the new food while cutting back on the old to avoid stomach upset.
• Follow Daily Feeding Guide: Feed the daily amount specified on the packaging to help your cat achieve and maintain a healthy target weight.
• Provide Fresh Water Always: Always keep fresh water available alongside dry food to support hydration and urinary dilution in cats.
• Monitor Weight Regularly: Weigh your cat regularly and adjust daily portions as advised by your veterinarian to keep weight loss on track.
• Regular Vet Checkups Essential: Veterinary checkups are essential to assess both urinary health progress and body condition score while on this diet.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Requires Correct Dual Diagnosis: Intended for cats with both urinary tract disease and excess body weight; consult your veterinarian to confirm this formula is appropriate.
• Not for Pregnant or Lactating Cats: Not intended for cats that are pregnant or nursing; speak with your vet to find a suitable substitute.
• Conflicting Health Conditions: Consult your veterinarian if your cat has concurrent kidney disease, diabetes, or heart disease before starting this diet.
• Obesity and Urinary Disease Are Linked: Indoor lifestyle, inactivity, and neutering are commonly linked to both weight gain and urinary problems in adult cats.
• Nutritional Needs Change Over Time: Your cat's dietary requirements may change with age; confirm at every checkup whether this diet remains the best option.

Storage Information

• Store in a Cool, Dry Place: For freshness, store in a place that is dry, cool, and not exposed to direct sunlight or moisture.
• Keep Away from Pets and Children: Store the bag securely out of reach of pets and children to avoid accidental overconsumption or suffocation risk.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What conditions does c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Chicken dry food address?

Ans: Formulated to treat urinary issues like struvite and calcium oxalate stones and help with weight loss, this diet suits cats needing both types of care. It is especially useful for indoor, neutered, or inactive cats where these problems often occur together.

Q2: What clinical evidence supports this food's effectiveness?

Ans: This food is clinically tested to reduce the most common urinary signs by 89% and separately proven to reduce body weight by 11% in 60 days. Both outcomes are achieved with a single therapeutic food using the same proven c/d Multicare and Metabolic nutrition standards.

Q3: How is this food different from regular c/d Multicare and regular Metabolic?

Ans: Regular c/d Multicare helps with urinary health, and Metabolic helps with weight. The combined formula provides both benefits, using minerals and S+OXSHIELD for urinary support, plus L-carnitine and fiber blends for weight control.

Q4: Why are obesity and urinary disease so commonly found together in cats?

Ans: An indoor lifestyle, neutering, and low activity can raise the chances of obesity and urinary tract disease in cats. Extra weight often reduces movement and urination, leading to more concentrated urine. Treating both problems with one food is often a better approach.

Q5: Should I choose c/d Multicare + Metabolic or c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic for my cat?

Ans: When stress is not linked to your cat's urinary problems, c/d Multicare + Metabolic is generally a good fit. For stress-related cases, the Stress + Metabolic version includes added ingredients like L-tryptophan and hydrolyzed casein. Your vet can guide you on the right formula.

Clinical Research

American Veterinary Medical Association on FLUTD

Urinary Tract Health in Cats

Urinary Crystals in Cats

Veterinary Diet Food and L-Carnitine