Prescription diets are available only by or on the order of a veterinarian. These foods must be prescribed by a veterinarian because the products have been specially formulated to target a specific metabolic process in your cat or dog. A good example of this would be Hills Prescription S/D diet which is prescribed for a short period of time in order to assist in the non-surgical elimination of certain urinary tract stone formations. A diet such as this may not be wise to use
long term nor in an animal not needing therapy for urinary calculi. Because of the unique properties of prescription foods, pets on prescription diets need to be monitored regularly to ensure they remain in optimum health.

Listed below are the Prescription diet foods manufactured by Hills Pet Nutrition and recommended by this clinic

Canine b/d
For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Behavioral Changes Associated with Brain Aging.
Is your older dog starting to act differently? Prescription Diet* Canine b/d* is formulated to help
fight age-related behavior changes in older dogs. An older dog's brain is more vulnerable to free
radicals that are naturally produced by the body. The damage free radicals inflict on the brain is
often the cause of age-related behavioral changes in older dogs. Prescription Diet* Canine b/d* is
specifically formulated with an exclusive blend of antioxidants and other nutrients to help fight the
signs of brain aging and age-related behavioral changes and even help improve the learning ability of
older dogs.

Canine c/d
For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Urinary Tract Disease Associated with Struvite.
Urinary tract disease is associated with the build-up of crystals and stones in the urinary tract that
can cause painful and bloody urination and potential blockage in your dog. One type of crystal that
forms in a dog’s urinary tract is called struvite. Prescription Diet c/d® is formulated specifically to
provide nutritional management of dogs with struvite-related urinary tract disease. Prescription Diet
c/d® has reduced levels of magnesium and phosphorus, and also produces an acid urine pH to aid in
the management of struvite crystals and stones.

Canine h/d
For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Heart Disease.
Heart disease and heart failure are conditions frequently found in aging dogs. Typically, heart disease can cause the heart to become enlarged, leading to fluid retention and discomfort for your dog. Fluid retention is in response to a less efficient heart muscle and can be made a bigger problem with foods that are high in sodium. Prescription Diet® Canine h/d® dog food is formulated to help manage dogs with the symptoms of heart disease and related fluid retention.

Canine i/d
For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Gastrointestinal Disorders.Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders affect the stomach and intestines, causing painful symptoms andproblems with your dog’s overall health. Some of the more common symptoms include vomiting,regurgitation, flatulence, weakness, diarrhoea or constipation. Prescription Diet® Canine i/d® is ahighly digestible formula created specifically to help manage dogs with GI disorders. There areseveral types of GI disorders that affect dogs, including colitis, constipation/diarrhoea,gastroenteritis and pancreatitis.

Canine j/d
For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Joint Disease (Arthritis)
Hill's* Prescription Diet* j/d* is an innovative food that helps maintain healthy joints and improves mobility in dogs. Its unique formula contains high levels of EPA (Eicosapentanoic Acid), an omega-3 fatty acid found in high concentrations in fish oil. Research has shown that EPA can help maintain joint function. Enhanced levels of glucosamine and chondroitin provide the building blocks of healthy cartilage, and L-carnitine, which helps maintain optimum body weight. Canine j/d improves the quality of life by helping dogs run better, play better, and rise more easily.

Canine k/d
For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Kidney Disease.
There are many causes for kidney disease (also called renal disease) resulting in a variety of uncomfortable and life threatening symptoms for your dog. Kidney disease can be either sudden (acute) or occur gradually (chronic). Prescription Diet™ Canine k/d™ is specially formulated by veterinarians to help manage dogs with kidney disease. Kidney disease may develop because of other diseases or changes in health, breed/hereditary tendencies and even nutritional factors. Signs of kidney disease don’t usually appear until more than two-thirds of kidney function are lost.
Prescription Diet™ Canine k/d™ is clinically proven to extend and improve quality of life in dogs with kidney disease.

Canine l/d
For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Liver Disease.
Your dog’s liver is its largest internal organ and is responsible for ridding the body of toxins and many other functions. Prescription Diet® l/d® was created by veterinarians specifically for the nutritional management of dogs with liver disorders that cause reduced liver function. It is highly digestible, with high quality protein sources that reduce the liver workload and aid in the regeneration of liver tissue. Added antioxidant nutrients like Vitamin E, Vitamin C and selenium, help combat oxidative stress.

Canine n/d
For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Cancer.
Cancer is a condition associated with the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells within the body.  These cells may form masses—or tumors—that can create a variety of painful and serious problems that may, in many cases, lead to death. Prescription Diet® Canine n/d® was uniquely formulated by veterinarians and researchers for the management of dogs with cancer who are undergoing radiation or chemotherapy and is the only food clinically proven to increase life span and improve the quality of life for dogs with cancer.

Canine r/d
For the Nutritional Management of Obese or Overweight Dogs.
Being overweight can cause your pet discomfort, reduce energy levels and even shorten their life.  Just as in people, weight gain is usually associated with excessive calorie and fat intake combined with a lack of exercise. Obesity can lead to such serious conditions as heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes. Prescription Diet® Canine r/d® dog food is designed specifically for the management of dogs that are overweight or obese. Its low fat, reduced calorie, high fibre formula helps dogs lose weight while helping them feel full. Prescription Diet® Canine r/d® has the highest levels of Lcarnitine of any therapeutic weight loss food to help burn fat while increasing lean muscle mass. The nutritional formulation of Prescription Diet® r/d® may also be useful for pets with a variety of conditions.

Canine s/d
For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Urinary Tract Disease.
Urinary tract disease in dogs is often caused by the formation of mineral-based crystals and stones in the urinary tract that can cause discomfort, bloody urine and even life-threatening obstruction. For dogs, struvite crystals generally cause urinary tract disease. Prescription Diet® s/d® is formulated by veterinarians to help dissolve struvite crystals and stones in your dog. Prescription Diet s/d® has highly reduced levels of magnesium, phosphorus and protein, and also produces an acid urine pH, to aid in the management of struvite crystals and stones.

Canine t/d
For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Dental Disease.
This painful and potentially serious problem is most usually a result of plaque and tartar buildup at and under the gum line. Prescription Diet® Canine t/d® dog food is formulated specifically for the nutritional management of dogs with dental disease. It's special fibre matrix scrubs the exposed tooth surface like an edible toothbrush, reducing bacteria-laden plaque. If left unchecked, this buildup can lead to gingivitis, a dental condition that can weaken the gums and tissues that support the teeth.

Canine u/d
For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Urolithiasis.
Urolithiasis is marked by a variety of symptoms for your dog that often include straining to urinate, frequent urination, blood in the urine and a painful abdomen. This condition, which consists of mineral stones forming in the urinary tract, is often initially treated with surgery and then followed with proper nutrition to help prevent recurrence of the stones. Prescription Diet® Canine u/d® was developed to aid in the management of dogs with the problems associated with urolithiasis, specifically calcium oxalate, urate and cystine urolithiasis. Prescription Diet Canine u/d can also be
used in dogs with advanced stages of renal disease because of its low mineral levels and formulation.

Canine w/d
For Weight Control and the Nutritional Management of Fibre Responsive Diseases.

Excess weight, diabetes and digestive troubles can cause problems for your dog. Feeding the right food can help your pet live a healthier lifestyle. Prescription Diet® Canine w/d® dog food, with its fibre rich formula, may be useful as a nutritional aid for dogs with fibre responsive diseases such as diabetes mellitus, colitis, diarrhea, constipation, and to help manage overweight dogs, including those with struvite urolithiasis.

Canine z/d ULTRA Allergen-Free
For the Nutritional Management of Dogs with Food Allergy and Intolerance.
Food allergy and intolerance can be mild to severe and may include painful problems with the skin, ears and digestive tract. These responses, also known as adverse reactions to food, are usually a response to protein in the food. Prescription Diet® Canine z/d® ULTRA Allergen Free dog food is designed by veterinarians for the diagnosis and nutritional management of food allergy and food intolerance in dogs. Only Prescription Diet® z/d® is formulated with Hill’s Hydrolyzed Protein System™, a process that breaks down intact animal proteins and virtually eliminates the possibility of an adverse reaction to food. Most reactions occur because of an allergy to beef, dairy products or
wheat. Canine z/d® ULTRA Allergen Free contains none of these allergens. This product is considered the "Gold Standard" by veterinarians at Hill’s to provide the ultimate food in eliminating the chance of adverse food reactions or allergies in dogs. The price is worth the confidence you will have in providing your pet relief.

Feline c/d
Feline For the Nutritional Management of Cats with Struvite Related Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD).
FLUTD is a condition often associated with the formation of crystals in the urinary tract that can cause numerous painful symptoms for your cat. The two most common types of crystals that form in the cat's urinary tract: struvite and oxalate. Prescription Diet™ c/d™ Feline is formulated to provide nutritional management of cats with struvite-related FLUTD. Prescription Diet™ c/d™ contains reduced building blocks of struvite and produces an acid urine pH, lowering the chance that struvite crystals will form. conditions.

Feline i/d
For the Nutritional Management of Cats with Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders affect both the stomach and intestines, creating painful symptoms that can have an impact on your cat’s overall health. The most common symptoms associated with GI disorders are vomiting, regurgitation, flatulence, weakness, diarrhea or constipation. Prescription Diet® i/d™ Feline cat food is a highly digestible formula created specifically to help manage cats with GI disorders. There are several types of GI disorders that affect cats, including colitis, constipation/diarrhea, gastroenteritis and pancreatitis

Feline k/d
For the Nutritional Management of Cats with Kidney Disease.
There are many causes for kidney disease resulting in an variety of uncomfortable and life threatening symptoms for your cat. Kidney disease can be either sudden (acute) or occur gradually(chronic). Prescription Diet™ Feline k/d™ cat food has been uniquely formulated to help manage cats with kidney disease. Kidney disease can result from other illness or changes in your cat’s health, breed/hereditary tendencies and even nutritional factors. The signs of kidney disease remain difficult to detect until more than two-thirds of kidney function are lost.

Feline l/d
For the Nutritional Management of Cats with Liver Disorders.
Your cat's liver is its largest internal organ and is responsible for ridding the body of toxins and many other functions. Prescription Diet l/d was created by veterinarians specifically for the nutritional management of cats with liver disorders that cause reduced liver function. It is highly digestible, with high quality protein sources that reduce the liver workload and aid in the regeneration of liver tissue. Added antioxidant nutrients like Vitamin E, Vitamin C and selenium, help combat oxidative stress. It is also ideally formulated to deal with cats with fatty liver disease (Hepatic Lipidosis

Feline m/d
For the Nutritional Management of Cats with Obesity and Diabetes.
For veterinarians with overweight Feline patients, Hill’s now provides two nutritional therapy options: Prescription Diet™ r/d™ Feline cat foodis a low calorie, high fibre, nutritional therapy with the highest levels of L-Carnitine to effectively reduce weight and increase muscle mass while keeping cats feeling full. Prescription Diet™ m/d™ Feline cat food is an alternative nutritional therapy for weight loss in cats. m/d™ Feline is a low carbohydrate, high protein food with the highest levels of LCarnitine that alters a cats unique metabolism to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass. Added
fibre increases satiety. m/d™ Feline is also useful as a nutritional aid for cats with diabetes mellitus.

Feline r/d
For the Nutritional Management of Overweight Cats
A weight problem can cause your cat discomfort, reduce energy levels and even decrease his or her life expectancy. This problem is typically caused by too many calories, too much fat and not enough exercise. Prescription Diet™ r/d™ Feline cat food was created especially for the management of cats that are overweight or obese which can lead to heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes. Prescription Diet™ r/d™ is a low calorie, high fibre nutritional therapy with the highest levels of L-carnitine to effectively reduce weight and increase lean muscle mass while helping cats feel full.

Feline s/d
For the Nutritional Management of Cats with Struvite Related Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
FLUTD is a problem often involving the formation of mineral-based crystals and stones in your cat’s urinary tract that can cause a variety of painful symptoms, including obstruction. Struvite and oxalate are the two most common crystals that form in a cat’s urinary tract. Prescription Diet™ s/d™ Feline cat food is formulated by veterinarians to help dissolve struvite crystals and stones in your cat. Prescription Diet™ s/d™ has low levels of magnesium and produces an acid urine pH to aid in the management of struvite crystals and stones.

Feline t/d
For the Nutritional Management of Cats with Dental Disease
Brought on by a buildup of plaque and tartar, dental disease can cause painful and even serious problems. Prescription Diet™ t/d™ Feline cat food is formulated specifically for the nutritional management of cats with dental disease caused by plaque and tartar buildup. If left unchecked, this buildup can lead to gingivitis, a dental condition that can weaken the gums and tissues that support the teeth. The special fibre matrix of t/d™ Feline scrubs the exposed tooth surface like an edible toothbrush, reducing bacteria-laden plaque.

Feline w/d
For Weight Control and the Nutritional Management of Fibre Responsive Diseases.
Excess weight, diabetes and digestive troubles can cause real problems for your cat. Feeding the right food can help your pet live a healthier lifestyle. Prescription Diet™ w/d™ Feline, with its fibre rich formula, may be useful as a nutritional aid for cats with fibre responsive diseases such as diabetes mellitus, colitis, diarrhea, constipation, and to help manage overweight cats, including those with struvite urolithiasis.

Feline z/d Low Allergen
For the Nutritional Management of Cats with Food Allergy and Intolerance.
Food allergy and intolerance, also called adverse reactions to food, can cause serious skin and stomach problems in your cat. This condition is usually an abnormal response to a specific protein in food. Only Prescription Diet™ Feline z/d™ Low Allergen is formulated with Hill’s Hydrolyzed Protein System™, a process that eliminates animal intact proteins and significantly reduces the possibility of an adverse reaction to food. For cats, most allergic reactions occur as a result of beef, dairy products and fish. Feline z/d™ Low Allergen contains none of these allergens.

 

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