Hills m/d diet for cats is Hills answer to the question about feeding significant amounts ot carbohydrate to cats. Many vets and animal nutritionists feel that the appropriate diet for cats is high in protein and low in carbohydrate - much as a natural carnivore diet would be. Hills prescription diet feline m/d - is a low calorie, high fibre diet with the highest levels of L-Carnitine to more effectively reduce weight and increase muscle mass while keeping cats feeling full.
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Hills Prescription Cat Food » M/D Food » 156g Tin » Pack of 24Estimated dispatch within 24 working hours. RRP: £35.76 Our price: £28.39 Buy
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- Feeding Guide
- Hills Prescription Diet m/d key benefits
- Ingredients
- Additional information
- Other products to consider
- Recommended for
- Not recommended for
Feeding Guide
These ranges are a starting point only, because cats' needs vary.Adjust the feeding amount to maintain optimal body weight.
A 156g can is equal to 40 grams of the dry food.
Dry
| FOR CORRECTION OF OBESITY | FOR MAINTENANCE OF IDEAL BODY WEIGHT | |
|---|---|---|
| Target Body Weight kg | Dry grams | Dry grams |
| 2 | 20 - 30 | 30 - 40 |
| 2.5 | 25 - 35 | 35 - 50 |
| 3 | 25 - 40 | 40 - 55 |
| 3.5 | 30 - 45 | 45 - 65 |
| 4 | 35 - 45 | 50 - 70 |
| 4.5 | 35 - 50 | 55 - 75 |
| 5 | 40 - 55 | 60 - 85 |
| 5.5 | 45 - 60 | 65 - 90 |
| 6 | 45 - 65 | 70 - 95 |
| 7 + | 7 - 9 per kg | 10 - 14 per kg |
Can
| FOR CORRECTION OF OBESITY | FOR MAINTENANCE OF IDEAL BODY WEIGHT | |
|---|---|---|
| Target Body Weight kg | Cans 156g | Cans 156g |
| 2 | 1/2 - 2/3 | 3/4 - 1 |
| 2.5 | 2/3 - 3/4 | 1 - 1 1/4 |
| 3 | 2/3 - 1 | 1 - 1 1/2 |
| 3.5 | 3/4 - 1 | 1 1/4 - 1 2/3 |
| 4 | 3/4 - 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 - 1 3/4 |
| 4.5 | 1 - 1 1/4 | 1 1/3 - 2 |
| 5 | 1 - 1 1/3 | 1 1/2 - 2 |
| 5.5 | 1 - 1 1/2 | 1 2/3 - 2 1/4 |
| 6 | 1 1/4 - 1 2/3 | 1 3/4 - 2 1/3 |
| 7 + | 1/5 per kg | 1/3 per kg |
Hills Prescription Diet m/d key benefits
| KEY FEATURES | KEY BENEFITS | |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | Low | Encourages fat metabolism to provide energy. Helps improve insulin sensitivity and blood glucose regulation. |
| Protein | High | Helps preserve lean body mass. Helps provide a more uniform supply of glucose via gluconeogenesis. |
| L-Carnitine | Supplemented | Helps improve glucose utilisation. Contributes to faster weight reduction and maintenance of lean muscle mass. |
| Arginine | Increased | Helps stimulate insulin secretion |
| Fibre | Moderate | Promotes satiety. Helps improve glycaemic control. |
| Superior antioxidant formula | Added | Neutralises free radicals that can lead to diabetic complications. |
Ingredients
Dry
Chicken and turkey meal, maize gluten meal, ground maize, greaves meal, animal fat, cellulose, L-lysine hydrochloride, digest, potassium citrate, calcium sulphate, L-carnitine supplement, calcium carbonate, taurine, potassium chloride, salt, DL-methionine, L-tryptophan, vitamins and trace elements. Naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols citric acid and rosemary extract.
Can
Minced with Liver (minimum 30%): Pork, pork liver, maize starch, cellulose, soy protein, animal fat, calcium carbonate, calcium sulphate, dicalcium phosphate, rice flour, taurine, potassium chloride, DL-methionine, L-carnitine supplement, vitamins and trace elements.
Additional information
- Monitor insulin dosage closely. After changing to m/d™ Feline the requirements for insulin may decrease significantly. It is recommended that when switching to m/d™ Feline the effect of insulin should be monitored; initially the dose may need to be reduced by 25-50 %, especially if a cat has been receiving a high dose of insulin.
- Do not allow obese cats to fast for more than 2 days.
Other products to consider
- For overweight management: Prescription Diet™ r/d™ Feline
- For diabetes mellitus: Prescription Diet™ w/d™ Feline
Recommended for
- Diabetes mellitus
- Overweight cats
Not recommended for
- Kittens
- Pregnant or lactating queens
- Cats with chronic kidney disease
Need help or advice? Contact us:
- Freephone: 0800 084 2608
- Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 7:00pm
- Sat: 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Email: support@viovet.co.uk
All prices include VAT where applicable.
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