Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Urinary Care Stress Chicken & Vegetable Stew Wet Cat Food (2.9 oz x 24 cans)

Urinary and Stress Support Stew Wet Cat Food With Chicken and Vegetables

Product Description

Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress Urinary Care Chicken and Vegetable Stew Wet Cat Food is a complete, balanced therapeutic wet food for adult cats with FLUTD complicated by stress. Each 2.9 oz can contains real chicken with carrots and spinach in a savory stew. Clinically tested to lower urinary sign recurrence by 89%, it carries the S+OXSHIELD designation and includes L-Tryptophan and Dried Hydrolyzed Casein to address stress-triggered urinary flares.

Benefits

• 89% Recurrence Reduction: Clinically proven nutrition that lowers 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: Aids in maintaining urine health to help prevent struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation in cats.
• Controlled Minerals: Uses carefully set levels of key minerals to help prevent struvite and calcium oxalate stones.
• Addresses Stress-Related Flares: Contains L-Tryptophan and Dried Hydrolyzed Casein to help reduce stress, a key trigger for feline idiopathic cystitis in cats.
• Hydration Boost: As a wet food, this stew provides significantly more moisture than dry kibble, helping to dilute urine and reduce crystal concentration.
• Real Chicken and Vegetables: Made with real chicken, carrots, and spinach in a palatable stew format that makes therapeutic feeding more enjoyable for cats.
• 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

Water, Pork Liver, Chicken, Carrots, Wheat Gluten, Rice, Corn Starch, Spinach, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Chicken Fat, Potassium Alginate, Fish Oil, Soybean Oil, Calcium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Calcium Sulfate, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Citrate, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Dried Hydrolyzed Casein, L-Tryptophan, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, 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: Gradually switch over at least 7 days by adding more new food and reducing the old food to help digestion adjust.
• Refrigerate Unused Portion: Once opened, cover and refrigerate leftovers, and use them within a few days.
• Provide Fresh Water Always: Always keep fresh water available alongside wet food to support adequate hydration and urinary dilution in cats.
• Ask Your Vet for Amounts: Daily feeding recommendations on the packaging are a starting point only; adjust portions to maintain your cat's optimal body weight.
• Monitor Condition Regularly: Have your veterinarian monitor your cat's urinary health, body condition, and weight at regular checkups while on this diet.

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: Not meant for cats that are pregnant or nursing; consult your vet for a better choice.
• 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 Unopened Cans at Room Temperature: Place unopened cans in a cool, dry spot and keep them out of 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 Away from Pets and Children: Store cans 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 c/d Multicare Stress Chicken and Vegetable Stew wet food address?

Ans: This food manages feline lower urinary tract disease, including feline idiopathic cystitis, struvite urolithiasis, and calcium oxalate urolithiasis, in adult cats whose urinary signs are triggered or worsened by stress. It also provides added moisture and includes L-Tryptophan and Dried Hydrolyzed Casein for stress reduction.

Q2: How does the wet stew format compare to the dry c/d Multicare Stress versions?

Ans: Both wet and dry versions provide the same S+OXSHIELD urinary and stress-management benefits with an 89% reduction in urinary sign recurrence. The wet stew offers significantly higher moisture content, which dilutes urine and reduces crystal concentration. Many veterinarians recommend combining wet and dry formats for optimal urinary health.

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

Ans: Designed to break down struvite stones within 7 days, with most cases averaging 27 days. Outcomes can differ based on the stone and the cat. Your vet will monitor improvement through urinalysis and imaging.

Q4: Can this wet food be fed as the sole diet or combined with the dry version?

Ans: This stew is a complete and balanced food that can be fed as the sole diet if directed by your veterinarian. Many vets recommend combining wet and dry c/d Multicare Stress for added hydration and variety. Always follow your veterinarian's specific instructions on the wet to dry ratio for your cat.

Q5: Can this food be fed to all cats in a household where 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.