Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Urinary Care with Ocean Fish Dry Cat Food - US 2559

Clinically Tested Urinary Care Dry Cat Food With Ocean Fish Flavor

Product Description

Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Urinary health is a therapeutic dry food for adult cats with urinary tract disease. It provides complete nutrition, helps lower recurrence of urinary signs by 89%, carries the S+OXSHIELD label, and may dissolve struvite stones within 7 days. Its balanced minerals and added nutrients support lifelong urinary health.

Benefits

• 89% Recurrence Reduction: Clinically proven nutrition that lowers the recurrence rate of the most common urinary signs by 89% in cats with FLUTD.
• Dissolves Struvite Stones: Formulated to dissolve struvite stones in as little as 7 days, with an average dissolution time of 27 days.
• S+OXSHIELD Protection: Supports a healthy urinary balance that reduces the risk of both struvite and calcium oxalate crystals in cats.
• Controlled Minerals: Formulated with balanced levels of magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus to reduce the components that lead to these urinary stones.
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids: With omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, it helps support immune function and reduce urinary tract 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.
• Palatable Ocean Fish Flavor: Made with ocean fish as the first ingredient, making long-term therapeutic feeding easier for fish-preferring cats.
• Safe for Lifelong Feeding: Nutritionally complete and balanced, this diet is safe for continuous daily feeding in adult cats requiring ongoing urinary care.

Ingredients

Ocean Fish, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Oats, Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Wheat Gluten, Chicken Fat, Chicken Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Flaxseed, Calcium Sulfate, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Taurine, Iodized Salt, DL-Methionine, Potassium Citrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, 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: This food is formulated for adult cat maintenance; consult your veterinarian before feeding to pregnant or lactating cats.
• Feed Exclusively as Directed: For best results, feed only the recommended Prescription Diet foods; avoid other foods or treats unless approved by your veterinarian.
• Transition Gradually Over 7 Days: Gradually switch foods over at least 7 days by adding more new food while reducing the old food to help digestion adjust smoothly.
• Provide Fresh Water Always: Always keep fresh water available alongside dry food to support hydration and urinary dilution in cats with urinary tract disease.
• Ask Your Vet for Amounts: Use the pack's daily feeding amounts as a starting point and consult your vet to change portions to maintain your cat's ideal body weight.
• Monitor Condition Regularly: Have your veterinarian monitor your cat's urinary health, body condition, and weight at regular checkups while on this diet.
• Suitable for Lifelong Feeding: This diet is designed for long-term continuous feeding in adult cats and does not need to be rotated with other foods.

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

• Not for Pregnant or Lactating Cats: This formula is not intended for pregnant or nursing cats; check with your veterinarian for an alternative diet.
• Requires Correct Diagnosis: Feed only based on a veterinary diagnosis of feline lower urinary tract disease; do not use without proper veterinary guidance.
• Conflicting Health Conditions: Consult your veterinarian if your cat has concurrent kidney disease, heart disease, or hypertension before starting this diet.
• 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: Maintain storage below 100°F (38°C) in a location that is dry and shielded from moisture and direct sun.
• 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 urinary conditions does Hill's c/d Multicare Ocean Fish dry food help manage?

Ans: This food is clinically formulated for feline lower urinary tract disease in adult cats, including feline idiopathic cystitis, struvite urolithiasis, and calcium oxalate urolithiasis. It is best suited for cats whose FLUTD is not complicated by stress triggers or excess body weight.

Q2: How does c/d Multicare Ocean Fish differ from c/d Multicare Stress Ocean Fish?

Ans: Both formulas share the same S+OXSHIELD urinary care foundation and achieve an 89% reduction in urinary sign recurrence. The Stress variant adds L-Tryptophan and Dried Hydrolyzed Casein to manage stress-related urinary flares. The standard Ocean Fish formula is appropriate when stress is not a known trigger.

Q3: How quickly does this food dissolve struvite stones in cats?

Ans: This food is formulated to dissolve struvite stones in as little as 7 days, with an average dissolution time of 27 days. Individual results vary based on stone size and the cat's response. Your veterinarian will monitor progress with periodic urinalysis and imaging to confirm dissolution.

Q4: Can this food be used long-term or only during acute urinary episodes?

Ans: Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare with Ocean Fish is suitable for long-term feeding in adult cats. It provides complete, balanced nutrition for daily use and helps maintain urinary health while reducing the risk of crystals and stones returning.

Q5: Can I feed this food to all my cats if only one has urinary issues?

Ans: Many veterinarians consider c/d Multicare appropriate for all healthy adult cats in a multi-cat household where one cat requires the diet. It should not be fed to cats with kidney disease, hypertension, or those that are pregnant or lactating. Always confirm with your veterinarian first.

Clinical Research

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)

Struvite & Oxalate Stones in Cats