{"product_id":"hills-prescription-diet-y-d-thyroid-care-with-chicken-canned-cat-food-5-5-oz-24-pack-wet-food","title":"Hill's Prescription Diet y\/d Thyroid Care with Chicken Canned Cat Food (5.5 oz x 24 cans) - US 6142","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg border=\"0\" alt=\"Rx Map\" src=\"https:\/\/hardypaw.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/rx-map.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/shopify-images-bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/rx-map.jpg\" data-files=\"rx-map.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSupports Thyroid Health in Adult Cats Naturally\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHill’s Prescription Diet y\/d Thyroid Care \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wet-cat-food\" title=\"Wet cat food: canned, grain-free \u0026amp; natural options | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Wet cat food: canned, grain-free \u0026amp; natural options | hardypaw\"\u003eWet Cat Food\u003c\/a\u003e with Chicken is a clinically formulated veterinary diet designed to help manage hyperthyroidism in adult cats. Made with restricted iodine, it helps reduce thyroid hormone levels when fed exclusively. This palatable canned formula supports heart, kidney, and urinary health while promoting lean muscle, healthy skin, and coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThyroid Management\u003c\/strong\u003e: Helps reduce thyroid hormone (T4) levels within 3 weeks when fed as the only food source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrgan Support\u003c\/strong\u003e: Controlled phosphorus and reduced sodium help support kidney and heart function in adult cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Iodine Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e: Restricts iodine intake to limit hormone production and support long-term thyroid health management in cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLean Muscle Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enriched with L-carnitine to support fat metabolism and maintain healthy muscle condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin \u0026amp; Coat Health\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omega-6 fatty acids and fish oil help improve skin condition and promote a healthy coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrinary Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Formulated to reduce the risk of struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation in cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVariants\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChicken Flavor – 5.5 oz can\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater, Pork Liver, Pork By-Products, Chicken, Corn Flour, Rice, Chicken Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Oil, Natural Flavor, L-Lysine, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Vitamins, Guar Gum, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Salt, Cysteine, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Carnitine, Minerals, Beta-Carotene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable height=\"461\" style=\"width: 55.4565%;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"339\" style=\"width: 60.0289%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"260\" style=\"width: 39.2496%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"339\" style=\"width: 60.0289%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtein\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"260\" style=\"width: 39.2496%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e33.2%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"339\" style=\"width: 60.0289%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"260\" style=\"width: 39.2496%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e27.1%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"339\" style=\"width: 60.0289%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"260\" style=\"width: 39.2496%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e31.2%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"339\" style=\"width: 60.0289%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrude Fiber\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"260\" style=\"width: 39.2496%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.1%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"339\" style=\"width: 60.0289%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalcium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"260\" style=\"width: 39.2496%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.84%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"339\" style=\"width: 60.0289%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"260\" style=\"width: 39.2496%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.52%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"339\" style=\"width: 60.0289%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSodium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"260\" style=\"width: 39.2496%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.25%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"339\" style=\"width: 60.0289%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaurine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"260\" style=\"width: 39.2496%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.26%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"339\" style=\"width: 60.0289%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIodine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"260\" style=\"width: 39.2496%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.1 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"339\" style=\"width: 60.0289%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eL-Carnitine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"260\" style=\"width: 39.2496%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e636.8 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRecommended-Usage Chart\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable height=\"237\" style=\"width: 54.2083%;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"256\" style=\"width: 45.4872%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight of Cat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"343\" style=\"width: 54.297%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount per Day (5.5 oz cans)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"256\" style=\"width: 45.4872%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 lbs (2.7 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"343\" style=\"width: 54.297%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 can\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"256\" style=\"width: 45.4872%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 lbs (3.6 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"343\" style=\"width: 54.297%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1¼ cans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"256\" style=\"width: 45.4872%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 lbs (4.5 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"343\" style=\"width: 54.297%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1⅓ cans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"256\" style=\"width: 45.4872%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e12 lbs (5.4 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"343\" style=\"width: 54.297%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1½ cans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"256\" style=\"width: 45.4872%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e14 lbs (6.4 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"343\" style=\"width: 54.297%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1¾ cans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"256\" style=\"width: 45.4872%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e16–18 lbs (7.3–8.2 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"343\" style=\"width: 54.297%;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 cans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUsage Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive Feeding: \u003c\/strong\u003eServe only this food to your pet, since other snacks or meals can make the thyroid treatment less effective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Water Access: \u003c\/strong\u003eKeep a bowl of clean, cool water available at all times to help your cat stay hydrated and healthy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGradual Transition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switch to this diet slowly over a full week by adding a little more of the new food to the bowl each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinary Supervision: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse this medical diet only with a vet's help to make sure you manage your cat's thyroid issues safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor Progress: \u003c\/strong\u003eSchedule regular vet visits so a professional can check thyroid levels and keep an eye on your cat's general health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrict Diet Control: \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not give your pet other meals, snacks, or flavored pills, because extra iodine can ruin how well this diet works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Term Feeding: Y\u003c\/strong\u003eou must stick to this food exclusively over time to reach and keep the health benefits your cat needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinary Consultation: \u003c\/strong\u003eConsult your vet before you begin or switch to this medical food to ensure your cat has the right diagnosis and proper care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Adjustment: \u003c\/strong\u003eCertain cats might need a bit of time to get used to their new meal plan while they are switching over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInconsistent Results: \u003c\/strong\u003eGiving your pet other sources of iodine can make the food less effective and slow down the progress of their thyroid levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerate Leftovers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cover and refrigerate any unused portion after opening to maintain freshness and safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe Properly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Serve at room temperature for better palatability and acceptance by cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Cans Sealed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep any unopened cans in a spot that is cool and dark to protect them from heat and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQ1: Can I feed Hill’s y\/d with other cat foods or treats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, to work properly, this diet must be the only thing your cat eats. Adding even small amounts of other food, treats, or flavored medicine can introduce iodine and keep the diet from managing thyroid levels. Following these rules strictly is the only way to ensure the treatment succeeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQ2: How long does it take to see results with this food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clinical nutrition with Hill’s y\/d has been shown to reduce thyroid hormone levels within approximately three weeks when fed as the sole source of nutrition. Consistent feeding and avoiding other iodine sources are necessary to achieve and maintain these results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQ3: Is this food suitable for all cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e This food is made specifically for grown cats with hyperthyroidism and requires a vet's oversight for use. It is not the right choice for kittens or cats that are pregnant or nursing, because those pets have very different nutritional needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQ4: Can I mix wet and dry versions of Hill’s y\/d?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, both wet and dry versions of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hills-prescription-diet\" title=\"Hill’s prescription diet | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Hill’s prescription diet | hardypaw\"\u003eHill’s Prescription Diet\u003c\/a\u003e y\/d can be fed together or mixed, provided they are the only food given. This ensures consistent iodine restriction while offering variety in texture and feeding preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQ5: Why is iodine restriction important in this diet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. By limiting iodine intake through this diet, the thyroid gland produces fewer hormones, helping manage hyperthyroidism effectively without medication when fed consistently and exclusively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hill's Prescription Diet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54085987205484,"sku":"1496-US6142","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4541\/3996\/files\/hills-prescription-diet-y-d-thyroid-care-with-chicken-canned-cat-394.png?v=1784967988","url":"https:\/\/catitsoutlet.com\/products\/hills-prescription-diet-y-d-thyroid-care-with-chicken-canned-cat-food-5-5-oz-24-pack-wet-food","provider":"Catit outlet shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}