When your beloved dog or cat is recuperating from surgery, illness, or injury, providing the right nutrition is paramount to their healing process. Hill’s Prescription Diet a/d Urgent Care is a clinically tested formula specifically designed to offer the intensive nutritional support pets need during these critical times. Developed by Hill’s veterinarians and nutritionists, this specialized food ensures your pet receives optimal nourishment when they need it most, promoting recovery and well-being.
The challenges of feeding a recovering pet are well understood by Hill’s. This diet features an exceptional taste profile to encourage even the most reluctant eaters, ensuring they consume the vital nutrients necessary for healing. The formula is energy-dense, packed with highly digestible protein and fat to meet the increased energy demands of recovery. Furthermore, it is fortified with clinically proven antioxidants to bolster the immune system and support the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
Hill’s Prescription Diet a/d Urgent Care goes beyond basic nutrition by including increased levels of essential nutrients crucial for recovery. Elevated B vitamins, potassium, and added zinc work synergistically to aid in the healing process and restore vitality. The food’s unique consistency is smooth, soft, and moist, and can be further thinned by stirring, offering unparalleled flexibility in feeding methods. This makes it suitable for hand-feeding, feeding by bowl, spoon, or, when necessary, syringe or tube feeding administered by a veterinarian.
Key Features and Benefits
- Veterinarian-Formulated: Developed by Hill’s nutritionists and veterinarians to address the specific needs of recovering pets.
- Enhanced Palatability: Exceptional taste designed to stimulate appetite and encourage food intake during recovery.
- Energy-Dense Formula: Provides high levels of calories, protein, and fat to meet increased metabolic demands.
- Immune Support: Rich in clinically proven antioxidants to support a robust immune system and aid in healing.
- Nutrient Fortification: Contains increased levels of B vitamins, potassium, and zinc to assist in the recovery process.
- Flexible Feeding Options: Smooth, moist texture can be easily adjusted for various feeding methods, including syringe or tube feeding.
Nutritional Information and Ingredients
Hill’s Prescription Diet a/d Urgent Care is suitable for adult and senior dogs and cats of all breeds requiring intensive care during recovery. The primary ingredients include water, turkey giblets, pork liver, chicken, corn flour, and pork protein isolate. It also contains essential nutrients like fish oil, taurine, and a comprehensive blend of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin E, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), and various B vitamins, along with minerals such as ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, and copper sulfate.
Ingredients: Water, Turkey Giblets, Pork Liver, Chicken, Corn Flour, Pork Protein Isolate, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Chicken Liver Flavor, Natural Flavor, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Taurine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene.
Feeding Guidelines and Veterinarian Consultation
Always consult with your veterinarian to determine the appropriate feeding instructions for your individual pet’s needs. Your vet can provide tailored guidance based on your pet’s specific condition and recovery progress. When transitioning to Hill’s Prescription Diet a/d, gradually mix increasing amounts of the new food with decreasing amounts of your pet’s old food over a period of 7 days or more to prevent digestive upset. Ensuring constant access to fresh water is also vital during recovery.
Product Warning: It is essential to consult with your veterinarian to confirm that Hill’s Prescription Diet a/d is the most suitable food for your pet’s recovery.
Hill’s is dedicated to creating foods that pets love and that provide significant health benefits. If you are not completely satisfied with a Hill’s Prescription Diet product purchased from an authorized seller, you can return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement. This 100% Satisfaction Guarantee underscores Hill’s commitment to pet health and owner confidence.
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Hill’s Prescription Diet a/d Urgent Care Canned Dog and Cat Food Product Information.
