Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Vegetables, Tuna & Rice Stew Wet Cat Food (2.8 oz x 24 pouches)

Urinary and Stress Support Stew Wet Cat Food With Tuna, Vegetables and Rice

Product Description

Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Vegetables, Tuna & Rice Stew Wet Cat Food works as a complete and balanced therapeutic wet food developed by Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians for adult cats with feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) complicated by stress. Each 2.8 oz pouch is filled with small pieces of real tuna, mixed with nutritious carrots, spinach, and rice in a tasty gravy. It has been clinically shown to reduce the return of urinary signs by 89% and features the S+OXSHIELD formula. It can help break down struvite stones in as little as 7 days and contains L-Tryptophan and dried hydrolyzed casein to help manage urinary issues linked to stress.

Benefits

• 89% Urinary Recurrence Reduction: Clinically proven nutrition that cuts recurrence of common urinary signs by 89% in FLUTD-affected cats.
• Fast Struvite Stone Dissolution: Breaks down struvite stones in as little as 7 days, helping most cats avoid surgical intervention.
• Dual-Crystal S+OXSHIELD Protection: Creates a urinary environment that lowers the risk of both struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation.
• Controlled Mineral Levels: Carefully controls magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus to reduce raw materials that form bladder stones.
• Stress-Triggered Flare-Up Relief: L-Tryptophan and Hydrolyzed Casein work together to lower stress, a key trigger for feline idiopathic cystitis.
• High-Moisture Wet Stew Format: Delivers far more hydration than dry kibble, helping dilute urine and reduce crystal buildup in the bladder.
• Real Tuna, Veggies and Rice: Wholesome stew made with real tuna, carrots, spinach, and rice, keeping long-term therapeutic feeding genuinely enjoyable.
• Lifelong Feeding Safe Formula: Nutritionally complete formula designed to support ongoing urinary and stress care in adult cats every day.

Ingredients

Full Ingredient List

Water, Pork Liver, Carrots, Chicken, Wheat Gluten, Tuna, Rice, Spinach, Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Chicken Fat, Soybean Oil, Potassium Alginate, Fish Oil, Calcium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Guar Gum, Calcium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Dried Hydrolyzed Casein, Iodized Salt, L-Tryptophan, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Calcium Carbonate.

How to Use

Feeding Instructions

• Veterinary Prescription Required: Hill's Prescription Diet is therapeutic nutrition available for purchase only with an active licensed veterinarian prescription.
• Formulated for Adult Cats: Complete and balanced diet made for adult cat maintenance; consult your vet before feeding pregnant or lactating cats.
• Feed Exclusively: For optimal results, provide only the prescribed diet and avoid any treats or supplements unless your veterinarian approves them.
• Transition Over 7 Days: Slowly switch to the new food by blending it with the current diet over about 7 days to help your pet adjust comfortably.
• Store Properly After Opening: Seal and refrigerate leftover food, and use it within a few days to keep it fresh and safe.
• Ensure Constant Water Access: Keep clean, fresh water available at all times to help maintain hydration and support urinary health.
• Adjust Portions with Vet Advice: Use feeding instructions as a general guide and consult your veterinarian to fine-tune portions for a healthy weight.
• Ongoing Vet Checkups: Arrange regular veterinary visits to monitor urinary health, weight, and overall condition while on this diet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Not for Pregnancy or Nursing: This food is not appropriate for pregnant or nursing cats. Consult your veterinarian to choose a more suitable option during this stage.
• Use Only with a Vet's Diagnosis: Offer this food only after a veterinarian has confirmed FLUTD or a stress related urinary issue. Do not start it on your own.
• Check for Other Health Conditions: If your cat has kidney, heart, or blood pressure problems, get veterinary approval before using this diet.
• Review Diet Regularly: A cat's nutritional needs change with age. Review this diet with your vet during routine checkups to ensure it is still appropriate.

Storage Information

• Store Unopened Pouches at Room Temperature: Keep unopened pouches in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight until ready to use.
• Refrigerate After Opening: Cover and refrigerate any unused portion immediately after opening and use within a few days.
• Keep Packaging Away from Pets and Children: Store pouches and opened portions securely out of reach of pets and children at all times.

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 Hill's c/d Multicare Stress Vegetables, Tuna & Rice Stew wet food address?

Ans: This food is specially designed to help manage FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease) in adult cats, including feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), struvite urolithiasis, and calcium oxalate urolithiasis. It also helps manage stress. Stress is a known trigger for urinary problems in cats. This formula tackles both urinary and behavioral aspects of the condition at the same time. It comes in a tasty tuna and vegetable stew format.

Q2: How does this Stress version differ from the standard c/d Multicare Carrots, Tuna & Rice Stew?

Ans: Both products share the same tuna and vegetable stew base with identical core urinary benefits — S+OXSHIELD protection, controlled minerals, potassium citrate, and an 89% reduction in urinary sign recurrence. The Stress version adds L-Tryptophan and Dried Hydrolyzed Casein to help reduce the physiological stress response that triggers FIC episodes. If stress is a confirmed factor in your cat's urinary condition, this Stress variant is the more targeted choice.

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

Ans: Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Vegetables, Tuna & Rice Stew is designed to break down struvite stones in as little as 7 days, with an average time of 27 days for dissolution. Results could vary based on the size of the stones and how the cat responds. Your veterinarian will usually track progress with regular urinalysis and imaging to confirm dissolution and modify the management plan if necessary.

Q4: Can this wet food be used long-term alongside c/d Multicare Stress dry food?

Ans: Yes. Combining this wet stew with the c/d Multicare Stress dry food is a common veterinary recommendation for cats with stress-related FLUTD. The wet stew adds important hydration and variety to the diet, while the dry food provides dental benefits and consistent therapeutic nutrition. Both formulas share the same core urinary and stress-management ingredients and are fully compatible for concurrent daily feeding.

Q5: Can this food be fed to all cats in a multi-cat household?

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, as it is nutritionally complete and balanced for adult maintenance. It is not recommended for cats with conflicting conditions such as kidney disease or hypertension, and it should not be fed to pregnant or lactating cats. Always confirm with your veterinarian before feeding this therapeutic diet to cats for whom it was not specifically prescribed.

Q6: What role does stress play in feline urinary tract disease?

Ans: Stress is one of the most common triggers for feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) — the most frequent form of FLUTD in cats under 10 years of age. External factors in the environment, like disruptions to daily habits, new pets, multi-cat households, and indoor confinement can cause bladder inflammation even when no anatomical problem exists. The L-Tryptophan and Dried Hydrolyzed Casein in this formula help blunt the stress response at a physiological level, reducing the frequency and severity of stress-triggered urinary episodes.