
Healthy Weight Loss Support for Adult Cats
Product Description
Hill’s Prescription Diet r/d Chicken Flavor Wet Cat Food is a professional meal plan created to assist obese adult cats in dropping extra pounds in a healthy way. It features a soft, minced chicken consistency with a bit of sauce and is designed to burn fat more effectively, protect muscle mass, and keep your cat feeling satisfied thanks to a specific mix of fiber. This tested recipe also helps keep their natural defenses strong while they are on a vet-monitored weight loss program.
Benefits
- Healthy weight loss: Clinically proven to facilitate safe and effective weight reduction for overweight adult cats when used under veterinary supervision.
- Fat metabolism: Therapeutic L-carnitine helps metabolize fat efficiently while supporting the maintenance of lean muscle mass.
- Fullness support: An optimal soluble and insoluble fiber blend helps cats feel full and satisfied longer.
- Immune support: Clinically proven antioxidants help support a healthy immune system during your cat’s weight management program.
- Appealing texture: Ground food in a light gravy offers an irresistible chicken flavor many cats enjoy.
Ingredients
Water, Pork Liver, Pork By-Products, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken, Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Corn Starch, Calcium Sulfate, Soybean Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [source of Vitamin C], Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Iodized Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Chicken Liver Flavor, L-Carnitine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient |
Amount |
Crude Protein |
7.0% min |
Crude Fat |
1.0% min |
Crude Fiber |
6.0% max |
How to Use
Recommended-Usage Chart
Ideal Weight of Cat, lbs (kgs) |
Amount per Day, 5.5 oz cans, Weight Loss |
Amount per Day, 5.5 oz cans, Adult Maintenance |
6 (2.7) |
1 |
1 1/2 |
8 (3.6) |
1 1/4 |
1 3/4 |
10 (4.5) |
1 1/2 |
2 1/4 |
12 (5.4) |
1 2/3 |
2 1/2 |
14 (6.4) |
1 3/4 |
2 3/4 |
16 (7.3) |
2 |
3 |
18 (8.2) |
2 1/4 |
3 1/3 |
Directions for Use
- Prescription guidance: This prescription diet should be fed under veterinary supervision for safe, appropriate, and effective weight management.
- Gradual transition: Transition to this food over at least seven days before feeding it exclusively.
- Exclusive feeding: For best results, feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry and wet foods exclusively.
- Fresh water: Keep fresh water available at all times while your cat is eating this diet.
- Routine monitoring: Have your veterinarian monitor your cat’s condition throughout the weight management program.
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
- Intermittent feeding: This meal is intended for short-term use and should not be a permanent part of your pet's diet.
- Veterinary advice: Consult your veterinarian to get a customized plan that matches your cat’s health goals and improvements.
- Six-month limit: The manufacturer does not recommend feeding this product for longer than six months.
- Careful transition: Sudden food changes can affect tolerance, so a gradual transition plan is strongly recommended.
Possible Side Effects
- Diet sensitivity: Cats can be sensitive to sudden diet changes, which is why Hill’s recommends a gradual transition.
- Mixed diet refusal: Cats may refuse mixed diets during transition, so offering the new food separately may help.
Storage Information
- Refrigerate leftovers: Cover and refrigerate any unused portion promptly after opening to maintain freshness.
- Fresh water nearby: Keep fresh water available at all times alongside daily feeding and storage routines.
Shipping & Return
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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 is Hill’s Prescription Diet r/d Chicken Flavor Wet Cat Food used for?
Ans:Hill’s Prescription Diet r/d Chicken Flavor Wet Cat Food is made for overweight adult cats that need nutritional support for healthy weight loss. It is a veterinary diet formulated to help metabolize fat, support lean muscle, and help cats feel full during a supervised weight management program.
Q2: Is Hill’s Prescription Diet r/d suitable for long-term feeding?
Ans: No, this food is only meant to be eaten for a short time. The manufacturer recommends not using it as a permanent diet, and not to feed it for more than six months. Check in with your vet to know the ideal diet for your cat once they've reached their goal weight.
Q3: How much Hill’s Prescription Diet r/d should I feed my cat?
Ans: Daily feeding depends on your cat’s ideal weight and whether you are feeding for weight loss or adult maintenance. For example, a 10 lb cat is guided to receive 1 1/2 cans daily for weight loss or 2 1/4 cans for maintenance.
Q4: Do I need a veterinarian’s approval to use this food?
Ans: Yes. Hill’s Prescription Diet r/d is a prescription food, so veterinary supervision is recommended before and during use. The manufacturer also advises pet parents to ask their veterinarian for specific feeding instructions and to have the cat’s condition monitored throughout the feeding period.
Q5: What makes this formula helpful for feline weight management?
Ans: This formula supports feline weight management with therapeutic L-carnitine, an optimal blend of soluble and insoluble fiber, and clinically proven antioxidants. Together, these features help metabolize fat, maintain lean muscle, promote fullness, and support a healthy immune system during weight loss.
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