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Weight Control Dry Food for Adult Cats
Product Description
Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d Weight Control Dry Food for cats is a clinically tested veterinary nutrition formula designed to support healthy weight management and normal blood glucose levels in adult cats. The recipe combines low-fat and calorie content with soluble and insoluble fiber to help maintain lean muscle and digestive health while supporting immune and urinary tract health. This diet is recommended for cats prone to weight gain or digestive issues.
Benefits
- Weight Management: Helps metabolize fat and maintain lean muscle in adult cats prone to weight gain.
- Digestive Support: Optimal fiber blend promotes healthy digestion and stool quality in sensitive cats.
- Glucose Balance: Assists with the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels in diabetic or at risk cats.
- Urinary Health: Lower magnesium and sodium levels help support urinary tract health.
- Immune Support: Added Vitamins E and C help reduce cell oxidation and support immune function.
Variants
Available in sizes: 4 lb Bag, 8.5 lb Bag, and 17.6 lb Bag
Ingredients
Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Meal, Wheat Gluten, Chicken, Powdered Cellulose, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Fat, Pork Flavor, Lactic Acid, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, Calcium Sulfate, Iodized Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Taurine, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
|
Crude Protein |
34.0% min |
|
Crude Fat |
7.5% min |
|
Crude Fat |
10.0% max |
|
Crude Fiber |
9.0% max |
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Sodium |
0.48% max |
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Magnesium |
0.08% max |
|
Taurine |
0.1% min |
|
Carnitine |
300 ppm min |
How to Use
Recommended-Dosage Chart
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Cat Weight |
Daily Feeding Amount |
|
6 lbs |
1/2 cup |
|
8 lbs |
2/3 cup |
|
10 lbs |
3/4 cup |
|
12 lbs |
7/8 cup |
|
14 lbs |
1 cup |
|
16 lbs |
1 1/8 cups |
|
18 lbs |
1 1/4 cups |
Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.
Dosage & Administration Instructions
- Labeled Feeding Amounts: Daily feeding quantities are labeled by the manufacturer based on a cat’s current body weight.
- Caloric Density: This diet is labeled to provide approximately 280 kilocalories per cup of dry food.
- Weight Management Use: The formula is approved for long-term feeding in adult cats requiring weight control support.
- Veterinary Oversight: This product is labeled for use only with veterinary authorization and ongoing professional supervision.
- Diet Transitioning: Manufacturer labeling indicates a gradual transition period of at least seven days when changing diets.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Prescription Requirement: This veterinary diet requires authorization from a licensed veterinarian prior to purchase and use.
- Diet Transition Care: Sudden dietary changes may cause gastrointestinal sensitivity, so a gradual transition is recommended by the manufacturer.
- Intended Use Only: Labeled for adult cats and not formulated for kittens or gestating cats.
Possible Side Effects
- Digestive Changes: Temporary stool changes or gastrointestinal upset may occur during diet transition periods.
- Food Refusal: Some cats may initially resist new diets, particularly when mixed with previous food.
Storage Information
- Dry Storage Area: Store in a cool, dry place to help preserve freshness and nutritional integrity.
- Resealed Packaging: Manufacturer recommends sealing the bag tightly after each use to maintain food quality.
- Original Container: Keeping food in its original packaging helps retain labeling and lot information if needed.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international 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 is Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d used for in cats?
Ans: Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d is designed for adult cats that need help with weight management, digestive health, or blood sugar control. The formula offers measured calorie levels, therapeutic fiber, and L-carnitine to support lean muscle maintenance, healthy digestion, and balanced metabolism when used under veterinary guidance, as stated by the manufacturer.
Q2: Does Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d require a veterinarian’s authorization?
Ans: Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d is labeled as a veterinary therapeutic diet and is intended for use only with a veterinarian’s authorization. Manufacturer instructions indicate it should be fed with ongoing oversight from a licensed veterinarian to ensure it meets the cat’s individual nutritional and health needs in a safe and appropriate way.
Q3: Can Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d be fed long term to cats?
Ans: According to the manufacturer’s labeling, Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d is approved for long-term feeding in adult cats when used under veterinary guidance. The formula is intended to deliver complete and balanced nutrition while helping support weight control, digestive health, and metabolic function during ongoing use.
Q4: Is Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d suitable for cats with diabetes?
Ans: Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d is labeled to help support normal blood glucose levels in adult cats. Its controlled calorie content and optimized fiber blend are designed to assist glucose metabolism when used as part of a veterinarian-directed nutritional management plan for diabetic or at-risk cats.