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Key Benefits
Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Weight Dry Cat Food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage urinary health and weight in adult cats. In fact, the nutrition in c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic has been shown to help reduce the recurrence of FIC signs by 89% AND to reduce body weight by 11% in 60 days, plus ingredients to help manage stress.
These characteristics make Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Weight veterinary exclusive cat food useful as a nutritional aid for cats with LUTS while activating energy metabolism in obese or overweight cats:
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS Proprietary bundle of synergistically effective nutrients High Provides appetite regulation, reduces inflammation and improves energy metabolism. L-tryptophan, Hydrolyzed Casein Added Help manage stress and stress related behaviors Antioxidant bundle High Vitamins E and Beta Carotene help defend cells against free radical oxidation and counteract inflammation Fiber High Soluble and insoluble fiber to trigger satiety, control appetite, and maintain gastrointestinal health. Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus Controlled levels Reduce building blocks of crystals and uroliths. Potassium Citrate Added Inhibits calcium oxalate crystals and uroliths Omega-3 Fatty Acids EPA and DHA High Helps break the inflammatory cycle associated with uroliths and FIC Target Urine pH* 6.2 – 6.4 Discourages struvite formation, with minimal effect on calcium oxalate formation *Urine pH of individual cats may vary due to complicating factors such as time of feeding before urine collection, type of urine collection, individual animal variation, and test methodology.
Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:
- Nutrition clinically tested to reduce the recurrence of FIC signs by 89% now with ingredients to help manage stress. 2
- Clinically tested to dissolve struvite stones in as little as 7 days (Average 27 days in vivo study in urolith forming cats). 1
- Clinical studies have shown that the nutrition in Prescription Diet® Metabolic + Urinary Stress reduces risk of both calcium oxalate and struvite uroliths formation. 3
- Clinically proven nutrition to reduce body weight by 11% in 60 days 5
- The nutrition in Metabolic + Urinary Stress is clinically proven to work with each cats unique metabolic response by activating the bodys natural ability to burn excess body fat and affect calorie utilization.
- In an in-home feeding study the nutrition in Metabolic+Urinary Stress resulted in 88% of pets achieving weight loss within 2 months. 4
Additional Info:
Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Weight Dry Cat Food helps support urinary health and manages stress while providing all the nutrition your cat needs during weight loss and maintenance. Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how our Prescription Diet foods can help your cat to continue to enjoy a happy and active life.
*Urine pH values of individual cats may vary significantly throughout the day and be affected by several non-dietary factors.
S+OXSHIELD : Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals
Other Products to Consider
- For patients requiring weight loss or maintenance with concurrent feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD): Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Cat Food
- For patients with feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC): Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Cat Food
- To reduce recurrence of calcium oxalate (CaOx), calcium phosphate, or struvite uroliths: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Cat Food
- To reduce recurrence of struvite uroliths & weight maintenance: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Cat Food, Prescription Diet w/d Multi-Benefit Cat Food
- For patients requiring struvite dissolution: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Cat Food
- For patients with diabetes and obesity: Prescription Diet m/d GlucoSupport Cat Food, Prescription Diet Metabolic Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Cat Food, Prescription Diet r/d Cat Food
- For patients with diabetes at a normal weight or mildly overweight: Prescription Diet m/d GlucoSupport Cat Food, Prescription Diet w/d Multi-Benefit Cat Food, Prescription Diet Metabolic Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Cat Food
References:
1. Lulich JP, Kruger JM, MacLeay JM, et al. Efficacy of two commercially available, low-magnesium, urine-acidifying dry foods for the dissolution of struvite uroliths in cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2013;243:1147-1153.
2. Kruger J.M., Lulich, J.M., Merills J, et al. Comparison of foods with differing nutritional profiles for long-term management of acute nonobstructive idiopathic cystitis in cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2015;247(5):508-517
3. Data on file, Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc.
4. Towell TL, et al. Evaluation of a weight management food designed to increase basal metabolism in a home setting Intern J Appl Res Vet Med 2015;13:14-22.
5. Floerchinger AM, Jackson MI, Jewell DE, et al. Effects of feeding a weight loss food beyond a caloric restriction period on body composition and resistance to weight gain in cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2015;247(4):365-374
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Feeding Guide
How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.
- Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food,canned food, & treats exclusively.
- Determine the amount to feed based on the ideal weight rather than the current weight.
- Gradually transition to the new food over a 7 day period.
Weight Control
Ideal Weight of Cat - lbs (kgs) Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Weight loss Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Adult maintenance 6 (2,7) 3/8 (35) 5/8 (55) 8 (3,6) 1/2 (45) 3/4 (65) 10 (4,5) 5/8 (55) 7/8 (75) 12 (5,4) 2/3 (60) 1 (90) 14 (6,4) 3/4 (65) 1 1/8 (100) 16 (7,3) 7/8 (75) 1 1/3 (115) 18 (8,2) 1 (90) 1 3/8 (120)
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Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Wheat Gluten, Chicken Meal, Dried Tomato Pomace, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Coconut Oil, L-Lysine, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Carrots, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Iodized Salt, L-Tryptophan, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Dried Hydrolyzed Casein, L-Carnitine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Calcium Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.
3242 kcal/kg 285 kcal/cup†
Nutrient As Fed1% Dry Matter2% As Fed, Caloric Basis3g/100 kcal Protein 36.3 % 38.6 % 11.2 g / 100 kcal Fat 11.3 % 12 % 3.5 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 29 % 30.8 % 8.9 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 12.5 % 13.3 % 3.9 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.64 % 0.69 % 199 mg / 100 kcal Phosphorus 0.58 % 0.61 % 178 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.81 % 0.86 % 250 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.33 % 0.35 % 101 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.069 % 0.073 % 21 mg / 100 kcal Taurine 0.41 % 0.43 % 125 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin C 4 ppm 5 ppm 0.14 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin E 682 IU/kg 726 IU/kg 21.04 IU / 100 kcal Carnitine 872.9 ppm 928.6 ppm 26.92 mg / 100 kcal References
1Differs from label guarantees which are either maximums or minimums.
2The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
3Nutrient intake for every 100 kilocalories consumed.
†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of c/d Multicare Stress + Metabolic Weight Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food contains 3.1 oz. by weight.
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