Hill's Prescription Diet y/d Dry Cat Food is an easy and convenient way to help manage a cat's thyroid health and reduce excess thyroid hormone production when fed as the sole source of nutrition. For best results, consistent and exclusive long term feeding of this product is critical for efficacy of the product benefits.
This dry food has a great chicken flavor your cat will love. Dry and canned formulas can be mixed or fed concurrently.
How it works:
Limited iodine
Controlled phosphorus and reduced sodium with omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil
High levels of L-carnitine to support a healthy body condition
Omega-6 fatty acids to promote a healthy skin & coat
How it helps:
Reduces excess thyroid hormone production (when used as the sole source of nutrition)
Supports kidney, heart & urinary health
Helps maintain lean muscle mass
Visible improvement in skin & coat
S+OXSHIELD: Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals
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, Taurine, DL-Methionine, L-Tryptophan, Brewers Dried Yeast, L-Arginine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate), L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene
Caloric Content
4005 kcal/kg 500 kcal/cup†
| Nutrient |
Dry Matter1
% |
| Protein |
35.4 % |
| Fat |
22.2 % |
| Carbohydrate / NFE |
32.3 % |
| Crude Fiber |
3.8 % |
| Calcium |
0.85 % |
| Phosphorus |
0.69 % |
| Potassium |
0.97 % |
| Sodium |
0.22 % |
| Magnesium |
0.056 % |
| Iodine |
0.2 ppm |
References
¹The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of this product contains the following oz. by weight:
4.4
Adult maintenance
| Weight of Cat — lbs (kgs) |
Amount per Day - cups (grams) |
| 6 (2,7) |
3/8 (45) |
| 8 (3,6) |
1/2 (65) |
| 10 (4,5) |
1/2 (65) |
| 12 (5,4) |
5/8 (80) |
| 14 (6,4) |
2/3 (85) |
| 16 (7,3) |
3/4 (95) |
| 18 (8,2) |
3/4 (95) |
Feeding Tips
IMPORTANT: Because iodine intake from other food sources -- treats, another cats food, etc. -- can compromise the effectiveness of low-iodine nutrition, its critical that you follow your veterinarians feeding instructions carefully and feed only y/d. Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
For best results & safety practices:
- Gradually transition to your pets new food over a 7 day period.
- Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry and/or canned food.
- Keep fresh water available at all times.
- Have your veterinarian monitor your pets condition.
- To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children