Hill's Prescription Diet
y/d Cat Food
Hill's Prescription Diet y/d dry food is an easy and convenient way to manage a cat's overactive thyroid. Prescription Diet y/d is the only clinically proven nutrition to decrease T4 hormone production in 3 weeks when fed as the sole source of nutrition. Supports kidney and heart health and has shown visible improvements in skin & coat of hyperthyroid cats. Cats with hyperthyroidism are prone to lose muscle mass and Prescription Diet y/d helps maintain lean muscle mass with high quality protein and high levels of L-Carnitine.
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Key Benefits
Hill's Prescription Diet y/d dry food is an easy and convenient way to manage a cat's overactive thyroid. Prescription Diet y/d is the only clinically proven nutrition to decrease T4 hormone production in 3 weeks when fed as the sole source of nutrition. Supports kidney and heart health and has shown visible improvements in skin & coat of hyperthyroid cats. Cats with hyperthyroidism are prone to lose muscle mass and Prescription Diet y/d helps maintain lean muscle mass with high quality protein and high levels of L-Carnitine.
These characteristics make Prescription Diet y/d, veterinary dry cat food, a useful nutrition for cats with hyperthyroidism:
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS Iodine Limited Levels Reduces T4 hormone production to manage hyperthroidism Phosphorus and Sodium Controlled Levels Helps support kidney health L-Carnitine High Helps maintain lean muscle mass Omega-6 fatty acids Added Promotes healthy skin & coat Omega-3s from fish oil Enriched Supports kidney & heart health Additional Info:
For best results, consistent long term feeding of this product is critical for efficacy of the product benefits. Dry and canned formulas can be mixed or fed concurrently. IMPORTANT - These are suggested guidelines; always use your clinical judgment to make recommendations for individual patients : Perform baseline assessment prior to beginning nutritional maintenance. If you choose to change your patient to nutritional maintenance, specialist recommend discontinuing the drug prior to beginning Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET y/d cat food. Most cats transition to the food over 7 days; however, some may need longer (several weeks). Cats with concurrent diseases should be monitored very closely. Because iodine intake from other food sources — treats, another pet's food, etc. — can compromise the effectiveness of restricted-iodine nutrition, it's critical that your patient is fed EXCLUSIVELY with Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET y/d cat food. Some cats may experience a transient increase in TT4 (rarely associated with recurrence of clinical signs), which usually resolves once the cat has been eating y/d cat food as the sole source of nutrition for 4-8 weeks. If values are still high at 12 weeks, check the owner's compliance. For cats with concurrent disease, start re-check at 2 and 4 weeks after the transition to food is complete. Long-term re-check should be done every 6 months. Cats with concurrent disease should be re-checked more regularly. S+OXSHIELD: Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals
References:
1. Yu S, Wedekind KJ, Burris PA, et al. Controlled level of dietary iodine normalizes serum total thyroxine in cats with naturally occurring hyperthyroidism. J Vet Intern Med 2011;25:683-684. Abstract. 2. Melendez LD, Yamka RM, Forrester SD, et al. Titration of dietary iodine for reducing serum thyroxine concentrations in newly diagnosed hyperthyroid cats. J Vet Intern Med 2011;25:683. Abstract. 3. Melendez LD, Yamka RM, Burriss PA. Titration of dietary iodine for maintaining normal serum thyroxine concentrations in hyperthyroid cats. J Vet Intern Med 2011;25:683. Abstract.
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Feeding Guide
How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.
IMPORTANT: Because iodine intake from other food sources – treats, another pets food, flavored medicines, etc. – can compromise the effectiveness of low-iodine nutrition, it is critical that your client exclusively feed Prescription Diet y/d. Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient. Daily Feeding Recommendations are only a guide and a place to start. Grams are the most accurate form of measurement; cups are estimated from grams. 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. Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food, & pouches exclusively.
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Ingredients
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
4177 kcal/kg (418 kcal/cup)
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalProtein 33.5 % 35.5 % 8 g / 100 kcal Fat 22 % 23.3 % 5.3 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 31.9 % 33.8 % 7.6 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 0.9 % 1 % 0.2 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.86 % 0.91 % 206 mg / 100 kcal Phospohorus 0.64 % 0.68 % 154 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.86 % 0.91 % 206 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.23 % 0.25 % 56 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.082 % 0.087 % 20 mg / 100 kcal Taurine 0.21 % 0.22 % 50 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin C 113 ppm 119 ppm 2.7 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin E 596 IU/kg 631 IU/kg 14.27 IU / 100 kcal Omega-3-fatty acids 0.92 % 0.97 % 220 mg / 100 kcal Omega-6-fatty acids 3.53 % 3.73 % 845 mg / 100 kcal L-carnitine 561.2 ppm 593.9 ppm 13.44 mg / 100 kcal -
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