Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Urinary Care with Ocean Fish Dry Cat food - US 8607

Urinary and Stress Support Dry Cat Food With Ocean Fish Flavor

Product Description

Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Urinary Care with Ocean Fish is a therapeutic diet for adult cats with stress-influenced urinary tract disease. It delivers balanced nutrition, reduces urinary signs by 89%, and helps dissolve struvite stones in about a week. L-tryptophan and hydrolyzed casein support stress management, making it suitable for lifelong feeding.

Benefits

• 89% Recurrence Reduction: Clinical nutrition proven to lower 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: Helps maintain balanced urine conditions that lower the risk of struvite and calcium oxalate crystals in cats.
• Controlled Minerals: Delivers controlled mineral levels that help reduce the building blocks of urinary stones in cats.
• Addresses Stress-Related Flares: Contains L-Tryptophan and Dried Hydrolyzed Casein, ingredients shown to help reduce stress, a known trigger for feline idiopathic cystitis.
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Within nutritional care for cats, omega-3 fatty acids supplied by fish oil help strengthen immunity and reduce inflammation in the urinary tract.
• Potassium Citrate Included: Contains potassium citrate to help maintain a desirable urine pH and reduce crystal formation risk over the long term.
• Safe for Lifelong Feeding: Nutritionally complete and balanced, this diet is safe for continuous daily feeding in adult cats requiring ongoing urinary and stress 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, Cysteine, Dried Hydrolyzed Casein, L-Tryptophan, L-Arginine, 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: Feed only the recommended Prescription Diet foods; avoid other foods or treats unless your veterinarian specifically approves them.
• Transition Gradually Over 7 Days: Transition to the new food slowly for at least a week, increasing it while reducing the old food.
• Provide Fresh Water Always: Ensure cats always have access to fresh water alongside dry food to aid hydration and urinary tract support.
• Ask Your Vet for Amounts: The feeding recommendations are only a guide, so change the amount to maintain your cat's ideal weight and veterinary consultation.
• 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 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: In the case of pregnant or lactating cats, this prescription formula is not recommended; seek veterinary guidance for a substitute diet.
• Requires Correct Diagnosis: Feed only based on a veterinary diagnosis of FLUTD or stress-related urinary conditions; 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: To store properly keep it under 100°F (38°C) in a dry cool area and avoid sun and moisture.
• 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 conditions does c/d Multicare Stress with Ocean Fish dry food address?

Ans: Formulated for feline urinary tract disease, it supports conditions like idiopathic cystitis and urinary stones while also helping with stress, especially in cats whose symptoms worsen due to environmental stress.

Q2: How is the Stress version different from the regular c/d Multicare Ocean Fish formula?

Ans: Both formulas share the same urinary foundation with S+OXSHIELD, controlled minerals, potassium citrate, and omega-3 fatty acids. The Stress version adds L-Tryptophan and Dried Hydrolyzed Casein to help reduce stress in cats. This makes it specifically suited for cats whose urinary flares are triggered by household or environmental stressors.

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

Ans: It is designed to help break down struvite stones, sometimes in 7 days, typically around 27 days. The time can vary by case, and your veterinarian will use urinalysis and imaging to monitor improvement.

Q4: Can this food be used long-term or only for short-term treatment?

Ans: Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress with Ocean Fish is made for long-term feeding in adult cats. It provides complete daily nutrition and helps maintain urinary health, reduce crystal return, and manage stress-related flare-ups over time.

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

Ans: Many veterinarians consider c/d Multicare Stress 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

Cornell University: Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

PetMD: Urine Crystals and Bladder Stones in Cats