Weight reduction for overweight cats and insulin control for diabetic cats
Almost 50% of the pet population is overweight. Even a little extra weight can lead to health problems. Extra weight reduces play time, impacts mobility and affects the general health of your cat. Factors contributing to weight gain include age, lack of exercise and overfeeding.
Many commercial pet foods are loaded with salt and fat, which improve the taste but also have dramatic effects on your cats weight and overall health. Along with frequent physical exercise, choosing the right food plays a very important role in helping cats reach their proper weight.
At Hills™, nutritionists and veterinarians have developed clinical nutrition especially formulated to help cats effectively lose weight and maintain normal insulin levels.
How it works:
- Therapeutic L-carnitine levels
- High protein & low carbohydrate
- Enriched with arginine and taurine
- Clinically proven antioxidants
How it helps:
- Clinically proven to reduce body fat
- Helps maintain lean muscle mass
- Supports a healthy immune system
Additional info:
Hills Prescription Diet™ m/d™ Feline is a complete and balanced food that provides all the nutrition your cat needs. Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how our Hills Prescription Diet™ foods can help your cat to continue to enjoy a happy and active life.
INGREDIENTS: Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Pork Fat, Brewers Rice, Wheat Gluten, Powdered Cellulose, Pork Protein Isolate, Chicken Liver Flavor, L-Lysine, Whole Grain Corn, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Calcium Sulfate, DL-Methionine, L-Arginine, L-Carnitine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Threonine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
Weight Control
Target Weight of Cat | Weight Loss | Weight Control |
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6 lb (2.7 kg) | 1/4 cup (30 g) | 3/8 cup (45 g) |
8 lb (3.6 kg) | 1/3 cup (40 g) | 1/2 cup (65 g) |
10 lb (4.5 kg) | 1/3 cup (40 g) | 1/2 cup (65 g) |
12 lb (5.4 kg) | 3/8 cup (45 g) | 5/8 cup (80 g) |
14 lb (6.4 kg) | 1/2 cup (65 g) | 2/3 cup (85 g) |
16 lb (7.3 kg) | 1/2 cup (65 g) | 3/4 cup (95 g) |
18 lb (8.2 kg) | 1/2 cup (65 g) | 7/8 cup (110 g) |
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
For best results & safety practices:
- Gradually transition to your pets new food over a 7 day period.
- Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry food, canned food & treats.
- Keep fresh water available at all times.
- Have your veterinarian monitor your pets condition.
- To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.
3954 kcal/kg (493 kcal/cup†)
Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
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Protein | 51.0 |
Fat | 20.2 |
Crude Fiber | 4.8 |
Carbohydrate / NFE | 18.2 |
Calcium | 0.98 |
Phosphorous | 0.79 |
Sodium | 0.31 |
Potassium | 0.72 |
Magnesium | 0.062 |
Taurine | 0.32 |
Carnitine | 550.0 ppm |
Vitamin C | 143 ppm |
Vitamin E | 836 IU/kg |
Arginine | 2.65 |
References
1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Hill's™ Prescription Diet™ m/d™ Feline contains 4.4 oz. by weight.