Even a little extra weight can lead to serious health problems. Extra weight reduces play time, impacts mobility and affects the general health of your cat. Factors contributing to weight gain include age, lack of exercise and overfeeding. Along with frequent physical exercise, choosing the right food plays a very important role in helping cats reach their proper weight. Hill's nutritionists & veterinarians developed Prescription Diet m/d clinical nutrition to help cats lose weight and regulate blood sugar.
KEY BENEFITS:
- Clinical nutrition formulated to help cats lose weight and regulate blood sugar.
- High protein and optimal carbohydrate levels help regulate blood sugar.
- Clinically proven L-Carnitine levels to help maintain lean muscle mass.
- Clinically proven antioxidants to support a healthy immune system.
Suitable for: Diabetes in underweight, normal weight, mildly overweight, or obese cats. Hepatic lipidosis (non, encephalopathic)
Not Recommended for: Growing kittens, pregnant or nursing cats.
Patients with kidney disease, concurrent use of urinary acidifiers, debilitation or dehydration.
Please consult your vet for further information and guidance on what is best for your cat.
Contents: 24x156g Cans
Advisory
Fresh drinking water should always be available.
COMPOSITION: Meat and animal derivatives (pork liver 44%), oils and fats, derivatives of vegetable origin, vegetable protein extracts, minerals, various sugars, eggs and egg derivatives. Carbohydrate source: Maize starch.
ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS: Protein 13.1%, Fat content 6.3%, Crude fibre 0.67%, Starch 0.40%, Total sugars 1.1%, Crude ash 1.8%, Moisture 74.8%, Calcium 0.22%, Phosphorus 0.17%, Sodium 0.13%, Potassium 0.23%, Magnesium 0.01%; per kg: Vitamin A 58,299IU, Vitamin D3 260IU.
Weight Control
Ideal Weight of Cat - kgs |
Amount per Day - 5.5 oz (156 g) cans - Weight loss |
Amount per Day - 5.5 oz (156 g) cans - Weight maintenance |
2 |
1/2 |
7/8 |
3 |
3/4 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
1 1/3 |
5 |
1 |
1 2/3 |
6 |
1 1/4 |
1 3/4 |
7 |
1 1/3 |
2 |
7+ |
30 g per kg |
45 g per kg |
Weight loss Mixed Feeding Guide
Ideal Weight of Cat - kgs |
Amount per Day - 156 g cans |
|
Amount per Day - grams |
2 |
0.25 |
+ |
15 g |
3 |
0.5 |
+ |
10 g |
4 |
0.5 |
+ |
20 g |
5 |
0.5 |
+ |
25 g |
6 |
1 |
+ |
10 g |
7+ |
1 |
+ |
4 g per kg |
Adult maintenance Mixed Feeding Guide
Weight of Cat - kgs |
Amount per Day - 156 g cans |
|
Amount per Day - grams |
2 |
0.5 |
+ |
15 g |
3 |
0.5 |
+ |
25 g |
4 |
1 |
+ |
15 g |
5 |
1 |
+ |
30 g |
6 |
1 |
+ |
40 g |
7+ |
1 |
+ |
8 g per kg |
Ask your veterinarian for specific feeding instructions for your pet. This is only a guide. Grams are the most accurate form of measurement.
For best results:
- Gradually transition to this new food for 7 days or more.
- Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry and wet foods.
- Keep fresh water available at all times.
- Have your veterinarian monitor your pet's condition.
- To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets & children.