Hills food for cats: A detailed overview of the diet and its specifics

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Hill's cat food is a series of premium products.

It gained its popularity not only thanks to its line of balanced diets, but also due to the presence of medicinal compounds.

With the advent of a furry pet at home, the question arises not only about the toilet , vaccinations , scratching posts , furminators and other accessories, but also about what to feed the purr .

For the normal functioning of the body, a cat needs a balanced diet, which is quite difficult to maintain by giving it traditional food from the table.

Therefore, most owners opt for ready-made food.

• 2 Composition
• 3 Pros and cons
• 4 Specifics
• 5 Reviews
• 6 Conclusion

Manufacturer

Hill's Prescription Diet range was developed by veterinarian Mark Morris. This man passionately loved animals and believed that they needed to be looked after in the same way as one’s own children - carefully and hourly, paying special attention to nutrition.

The turning point was a meeting with a blind guide dog: the dog had a serious kidney disease, from which the animal suffered greatly, and its owner turned to a veterinarian for help.

Morris, realizing that the animal feed available at that time was unbalanced (contained too much phosphorus), decided to independently develop food - not only tasty and nutritious, but also healthy.

Morris was joined by his wife Louise. The food was prepared in the basement of our own house and offered to all friends and acquaintances. The first batches were stored for a short time; a little later Morris began canning food.

In 1948, the first contract was concluded with the Hill Packing Company (Kansas), and in 1951 the doctor was able to open his own laboratory. In 1968, they began producing food for cats.

Today, Hill's food is available in 86 countries around the world, and owners involve both veterinarians and nutritionists in their work.

Hill's Prescription Diet cat food reviews

Since Hill's food is very common, there are many reviews about it on the Internet. We've shared a few new ones we found below.

Customer Reviews

Marina writes:

This food was prescribed to us after an exacerbation of urolithiasis in a cat. We have been buying it for several years now, the cat eats it with great pleasure, and the attacks of the disease have subsided. The optimal size of the granules, the taste with chicken is what the cat likes best.

Victoria writes:

My cat is 14 years old. And 4 years ago, serious kidney problems began. I’ll say right away that the problems were not related to kidney stones (struvite). The pelvis in the kidneys began to collapse. Treatment at the veterinary clinic did not give lasting results. I just started surfing the Internet and found this food. The cat only eats it. His kidneys don't bother him anymore.

Ekaterina writes:

Excellent food! My picky eater eats it just fine. She was diagnosed with diabetes 2 months ago and immediately started feeding the cat this food + RK Diabetic liquid food. I was injected with insulin for 10 days and that’s it, my sugar returned to normal, I think that the food played a role in the treatment regimen.

Range

There are 2 lines of food on sale: Hill's Prescription Diet and Hill's Science Plan.

Hill's Prescription Diet is a medical nutrition diet. Includes the following formulas:

Hill's Prescription Diet z/d is suitable for individuals with sensitive stomachs and food allergies.

Contains hydrolyzed animal protein, fish oil, prebiotic fiber. Strengthens the skin barrier. Energy value: 3765 Kcal/kg.

Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET i/d food with chicken. A complete diet with clinically proven effectiveness. Thanks to Hill's ActivBiome + technology (enriched with a mixture of probiotics), it has a beneficial effect on the digestive process, improves bowel movements, and restores energy balance.

The S+OXSHIELD complex minimizes the risk of struvite and calcium oxalate uroliths. Easily digestible, contains Omega-3 and Omega-6, B vitamins, electrolytes. Suitable for both adults and kittens.

PRESCRIPTION DIET i/d has 2 flavor options: chicken or salmon. This food can be given to both older and younger children. Contains the S+OXSHIELD complex, supports the immune system and digestive organs. The antioxidant complex has a clinically proven effect. Absorbed without problems. Protein - 37.4%, fats - 21.9%, carbohydrates - 28.8%.

In PRESCRIPTION DIET c/d Multicare you can also choose from two flavors: ocean fish or chicken fillet.

The ingredients help cope with uroliths, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids help with inflammatory processes of the skin. Maintains optimal urine pH level. Fiber -0.7%, calcium - 0.83%, phosphorus - 0.72%.

PRESCRIPTION DIET Metabolic is a formula that helps maintain optimal weight. Clinically proven: 80% of animals lost weight within 2 months. Calorie content: 3476 Kcal/kg.

PRESCRIPTION DIET m/d - it has a lot of protein and few carbohydrates: what else is needed to maintain cat health? If your pet has diabetes or is overweight, this is the formula that will help him feel better. L-carnitine maintains muscle mass by burning fat, antioxidants destroy free radicals. Taurine - 0.32%, vitamin C - 115 ppm, vitamin E - 612 IU/kg, L-carnitine - 556.2 ppm.

PRESCRIPTION DIET Gastrointestinal Biome provides microbiome balance and supports healthy microflora of the digestive tract. Contains a lot of dietary fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids. Potassium - 0.92%, sodium - 0.3%, magnesium - 0.078%.

PRESCRIPTION DIET c/d Urinary Stress + Metabolic is best given to cats over 7 years of age. Milk protein hydrolyzate and L-tryptophan help cope with stress and maintain optimal urine levels.

Omega-3 fatty acids help fight inflammation in the body. Energy value: 3411 Kcal/kg.

PRESCRIPTION DIET y/d and PRESCRIPTION DIET s/d are dietary foods that help dissolve struvite stones and correct hormone levels. Literally before the eyes of cats, both the skin and coat improve. It is not recommended to give them to kittens under one year old.

PRESCRIPTION DIET t/d helps maintain oral health: relieves inflammation from the gums, removes plaque and prevents the formation of tartar. Calorie content: 3517 Kcal/kg.

An original formula that improves animal mobility - PRESCRIPTION DIET j/d. The manufacturer claims that in just 28 days your pet will become much more active and cheerful. Contains DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), Omega-3 fatty acids. Maintains cartilage health due to the content of eicosapentaenoic acid, chondroitin and glucosamine. Calorie content: 4024 Kcal/kg.

Each formula also contains canned food in tins, as well as a small amount of spiders.

Hill's Science Plan line also has a lot to choose from.

Food for kittens up to one year of age:

• spiders and Science Plan dry food with chicken;
• dry food with tuna;
• Hill's Science Plan 1st Nutrition Chicken and Turkey Mousse;
• spiders with turkey and ocean fish;
• Hill's Science Plan dry food for sterilized cats over 6 months of age with duck.

For individuals in their prime and the elderly (over 7 years):

• dry food PERFECT DIGESTION with chicken and brown rice; with duck; with lamb; with tuna;
• similar wet food.

Specifics

The choice of food is a responsible issue. After all, a pet cannot take care of this on its own.

Thanks to the large assortment of both daily and medicinal Hills cat foods, the solution is quite simple to find:

• for sterilized cats up to 7 years old Feline Young Adult Sterilized Cat, and after 7 years - Feline Mature Adult 7+ Sterilized Cat;
• for pets suffering from obesity – Feline m/d;
• for liver diseases – Feline l/d;
• for MCT - Feline c/d Multicare.

According to the manufacturer, for the daily diet of a healthy adult cat of any breed ( snowshoe, serval, chinchilla, savannah, jungle cats , etc.) the following are suitable:

• Feline Adult Hairball Control;
• Feline Adult Indoor Cat;
• Feline Adult Light;
• Feline Adult Optimal Care;
• Feline Adult Oral Care;
• Feline Adult Sensitive Skin;
• Feline Adult Sensitive Stomach.

For the daily menu of pets who have reached 7 years of age, it is recommended to choose Feline Mature Adult 7+ Active Longevity or Feline Mature Adult 7+ Hairball Control.

Dinner time

However, it is worth remembering that some Hills medicated cat foods have their limitations.

For example, the line for overweight pets is not recommended for animals during pregnancy and lactation, as well as when diagnosing kidney diseases.

Compound

1. Meat ingredients, fish.
2. Cereals.
3. Oils and fats.
4. Flax seeds, beet pulp.
5. Vitamins and minerals.

Classification by age criterion

Small kittens grow, develop and actively spend energy, so they need a high percentage of protein, which is a building material for growth. Adult cats need a source of energy, and older cats, due to reduced activity, need a reduced fat content.

• From 3 weeks to 1 year. The Hills brand sells a separate series designed specifically for active kids. The food is high in protein and calcium, which is essential for strengthening growing bones. The taste variability is not so wide; for older cats, even for the most picky kittens, it is possible to choose healthy and balanced dry food or airy mousse. The food is included in our rating of premium and super premium food for kittens.
• From 1 year to 6 years – for adult animals. Hills food, in addition to specialized products, offers an extensive range of flavors, so choosing food for your pet is not difficult. All products have an attractive smell and distinct taste, so they are suitable even for demanding animals with poor appetite.
• From 7 years and older. Cats are classified as aging and require special dietary food. Age-related changes begin, so food for older animals contains a small percentage of carbohydrates and fats. They are quickly absorbed and help the cat maintain mobility and activity.

Advantages and disadvantages

• The price is affordable, so almost anyone can buy Hill's Prescription Diet food.
• Sold in all pet stores (even small ones). In addition, they are easy to find in large supermarkets and grocery centers.
• Hill's range is wide: you can choose a nutrition option for a particular disease, as well as for animals with special needs.
• Contains meat products and animal protein.

• In the formulas, cereals come first, and cereals are allergens. These are wheat and corn, which are not beneficial, but can cause health problems.
• The percentage of components is not indicated.
• Few plant elements.

Get to know interesting cat breeds with the help of our encyclopedia:

• Devon Rex;
• Somalia;
• British Longhair;
• Javanese (Javanese);
• Bambino.

Comparison table: food of different classes to replace Hill's

Nutrition plays a big role at every stage of a cat's life. The Hills brand produces high-quality food for all stages of pet life to provide a kitten, adult or elderly cat with all the necessary nutrients, according to age.

Prices

Prices for Hills products vary depending on the region, store markup and its purpose. See the price table for dry food:

A jar of meat mousse (85 g) costs approximately 110-115 rubles. The cost of medicinal pates starts from 120 rubles. Pouches can be purchased for 60 rubles and above. Meat pieces from the medicinal series cost from 75 rubles.