Hill's Prescription Diet
c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Cat Food
Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Dry Cat Food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage urinary health and weight in adult cats. In fact, the nutrition in c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic has been shown to help reduce the recurrence of FIC signs by 89% AND to reduce body weight by 11% in 60 days, plus ingredients to help manage stress.
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Key Benefits
Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Dry Cat Food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage urinary health and weight in adult cats. In fact, the nutrition in c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic has been shown to help reduce the recurrence of FIC signs by 89% AND to reduce body weight by 11% in 60 days, plus ingredients to help manage stress.
These characteristics make Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Dry Cat food useful as a nutritional aid for cats with LUTS while activating energy metabolism in obese or overweight cats:
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus Controlled levels Reduce building blocks of crystals and uroliths Potassium Citrate Added Inhibits calcium oxalate crystals and uroliths Omega-3s EPA and DHA Increased Helps break the inflammatory cycle associated with uroliths and FIC Target Urine pH* 6.2 – 6.4 Discourages struvite formation, without increasing risk for CaOx formation L-tryptophan, Milk Protein Hydrolysate Added Help manage stress and stress related behaviours Proprietary bundle of synergistically effective nutrients Added Provides appetite regulation, reduces inflammation and improves energy metabolism. Antioxidant High Vitamins E and Beta Carotene help defend cells against free radical oxidation and counteract inflammation Fibre Increased Soluble and insoluble Fibre to trigger satiety, control appetite, and maintain gastrointestinal health. Indications:
Primary Indications: - Weight loss & maintenance in cats with concurrent feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD): Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) Reduce recurrence of calcium oxalate (CaOx), calcium phosphate, & struvite uroliths Other Indications: - Struvite dissolution - Diabetes in normal weight, mildly overweight, or obese cats
Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:
Nutrition clinically tested to reduce the recurrence of FIC signs by 89%. 1 Nutrition clinically tested to dissolve struvite stones in as little as 7 days (Average 27 days in vivo study in urolith forming cats). 2 Clinical studies have shown that the nutrition of Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic reduces risk of both calcium oxalate and struvite uroliths formation. 3 Clinically proven nutrition to reduce body weight by 11% in 60 days 3 The nutrition of c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic is clinically proven to work with each cats unique metabolic response activating the bodys natural ability to burn excess body fat and affect calorie utilization.5,6,7,8,9,10 In an in-home feeding study with the nutrition of c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic, 88% of pets experienced weight loss within 2 months. 4, 8
Additional Info:
Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Dry Cat Food helps support urinary health and manages stress while providing all the nutrition your cat needs during weight loss and maintenance. Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how our Prescription Diet foods can help your cat to continue to enjoy a happy and active life. *Urine pH values of individual cats may vary significantly throughout the day and be affected by several non-dietary factors. S+OXSHIELD: Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals
Other Products to Consider
- For patients with feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC): Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Cat Food - To reduce recurrence of calcium oxalate (CaOx), calcium phosphate, or struvite uroliths: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Cat Food - To reduce recurrence of struvite uroliths & weight maintenance: Prescription Diet w/d Multi-Benefit Cat Food - For patients requiring struvite dissolution: Prescription Diet s/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Cat Food - For patients with diabetes and obesity: Prescription Diet m/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet Metabolic Cat Food, Prescription Diet r/d Cat Food - For patients with diabetes at a normal weight or mildly overweight: Prescription Diet m/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet w/d Multi-Benefit Cat Food, Prescription Diet Metabolic Cat Food
References:
1. Kruger J.M., Lulich, J.M., MacLeay J.M., et al. Comparison of foods with differing nutritional profiles for long-term management of acute nonobstructive idiopathic cystitis in cats J Am Vet Med Assoc 2015;247:508-517. 2. Lulich JP, Kruger JM, MacLeay JM, et al. Efficacy of two commercially available, low-magnesium, urine-acidifying dry foods for the dissolution of struvite uroliths in cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2013;243:1147-1153. 3. Floerchinger AM, Jackson MI, Jewell DE et al. Effect of feeding a weight loss food beyond a caloric restriction period on body composition and resistance to weight gain in cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2015;247:365-374. 4. Christmann U, Becvarova I, Werre S, Meyer H. Effectiveness of a new dietetic weight management food to achieve weight loss in client-owned obese cats. J Feline Med Surg 2016;18(12):947-953. 5. Towell T, Forrester SD, Cross S et al. Evaluation of a weight management food designed to increase basal metabolism in a home setting. Intern J Appl Res Vet Med 2015;13(1):14-22. 6. Hahn K., Meyer H. Scientific Proceedings Hill's Global Symposium on Obesity, Barcelona 24th May 2013. The nutrigenomics story: opening avenues to help solve obesity in dogs and cats, pp 22-23; ISSN 1479 - 8999 7. Hahn K., Meyer H. Scientific Proceedings Hill's Global Symposium on Obesity, Barcelona 24th May 2013. Evidence-based nutrition for obesity management and weight gain prevention, pp 26-28, ISSN 1479 - 8999 8. Hahn K., Becvarova I. et. Scientific Proceedings Hill's Global Symposium on Obesity, Barcelona 24th May 2013. The proof of a weight management food is in the eating of it, at home, pp 29-30, ISSN 1479 - 8999 9. Fletcher J. 2015 Hill's Global Symposium Proceedings. Dealing with obesity & concurrent diseases. In-Clinic Feeding Experience 81 with Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic + Urinary: Two Case Reports: 81-86 10. Jewell D et al. A reduced calorie, high Fibre food with added coconut oil, L-carnitine, lysine, and leucine increases basal metabolic rate in overweight and obese cats. J Vet Intern Med 2014;28:1088
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Feeding Guide
How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.
Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient. Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food & pouches exclusively. This is only a guide. Grams are the most accurate form of measurement. Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results. Gradually transition to this new food for 7 days or more.
Weight loss Mixed Feeding Guide
Ideal Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - 85 g pouches Amount per Day - grams 2 1 + 10 g 3 1 + 20 g 4 1 + 30 g 5 1 + 40 g 6 1 + 45 g 7+ 1 + 8 g per kg Adult maintenance Mixed Feeding Guide
Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - 85 g pouches Amount per Day - grams 2 1 + 25 g 3 1 + 40 g 4 1 + 55 g 5 1 + 65 g 6 1 + 80 g 7+ 1 + 12 g per kg Weight Control
Ideal Weight of Cat - kgs Amount per Day - ( grams- Weight loss Amount per Day - ( grams- Adult maintenance 2 30 40 3 40 55 4 45 70 5 55 85 6 65 95 7 70 105 7+ 9 per kg 14 per kg Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Urinary Stress + Metabolic Cat Food flavoured with Chicken is a complete dietetic pet food for cats for the reduction of excessive body weight, for dissolution of struvite stones and for the reduction of struvite stone recurrence (feline lower urinary tract disease) in cats. This dietetic pet food has a low energy density, urine acidifying properties and contains a low level of magnesium.
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Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
COMPOSITION: Meat and animal derivatives (chicken 15%), derivatives of vegetable origin, vegetable protein extracts, cereals, vegetables, oils and fats, seeds, minerals, milk and milk derivatives (milk protein hydrolysate 0.1%). Urine alkalising substances: Potassium citrate (6 g/kg), potassium chloride (5 g/kg).
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
3411 kcal/kg (341 kcal/cup)
Nutrient As Fed1
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%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalMoisture 6 % Protein 37 % 39.1 % 10.8 g / 100 kcal Fat 12.7 % 13.4 % 3.7 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 29.5 % 31.2 % 8.7 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 10.2 % 10.8 % 3 g / 100 kcal Crude Ash 5.2 % 5.5 % 1.5 g / 100 kcal Starch 16.7 % 17.7 % 4.9 g / 100 kcal Total dietary Fiber 15.7 % 16.6 % 4.6 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.73 % 0.77 % 214 mg / 100 kcal Phospohorus 0.66 % 0.7 % 194 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.74 % 0.78 % 217 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.33 % 0.35 % 96 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.07 % 0.074 % 21 mg / 100 kcal L-arginine 1.87 % 1.98 % 549 mg / 100 kcal L-lysine 2.23 % 2.36 % 654 mg / 100 kcal Taurine 0.25 % 0.27 % 74 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin A 7846 IU/kg 8303 IU/kg 230 IU / 100 kcal Vitamin C 0 ppm 0 ppm 0.01 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin D 772 IU/kg 817 IU/kg 22.6 IU / 100 kcal Vitamin E 486 IU/kg 514 IU/kg 14.25 IU / 100 kcal DHA 0.138 % 0.146 % 40.6 mg / 100 kcal EPA 0.204 % 0.216 % 59.9 mg / 100 kcal Omega-3-fatty acids 1.22 % 1.29 % 358 mg / 100 kcal Omega-6-fatty acids 3.07 % 3.25 % 900 mg / 100 kcal Beta-carotene 6.46 ppm 6.84 ppm 0.19 mg / 100 kcal L-carnitine 582.3 ppm 616.2 ppm 17.07 mg / 100 kcal Chondroitin sulphate 854 ppm 903 ppm 25 mg / 100 kcal -
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