Hill's Prescription Diet m/d GlucoSupport Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food - US 9206

Glucose and Weight Management Dry Cat Food for Diabetic Cats

Product Description

Hill's Prescription Diet m/d GlucoSupport Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food is a clinically tested prescription food that helps manage blood sugar and support weight loss in diabetic and overweight cats. High protein, low carbohydrates, L-carnitine, and clinically proven antioxidants activate fat metabolism, preserve lean muscle, and support healthy glucose use. It reduces the risk of struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation by promoting a healthier urinary environment, adding urinary support to its blood sugar and weight management benefits.

Benefits

• Glucose Management: This formula is clinically tested to help manage blood sugar levels in diabetic and glucose-sensitive adult cats.
• High Protein, Low Carbohydrate Formula: High protein and optimally controlled low carbohydrates work together to help stabilize blood glucose and reduce fat accumulation in cats.
• Therapeutic L-Carnitine Levels: L-carnitine increases energy metabolism, improves glucose utilization in diabetic cats, and helps burn fat while preventing fat accumulation in liver cells.
• Clinically Proven: This food is clinically proven to reduce body fat in cats, supporting measurable weight loss in overweight and obese adult cats over time.
• Maintains Lean Muscle Mass: The high-protein formula enriched with arginine and taurine helps preserve lean muscle tissue throughout the weight loss process, keeping cats strong.
• Clinically Proven Antioxidants: Added clinically proven antioxidants defend cells against free radical oxidation, supporting a healthy immune system in diabetic and overweight cats.
• Supports Urinary Crystal Prevention: This formula uses S+OXSHIELD technology to promote a urinary environment that reduces struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation.
• Complete and Balanced for Lifelong Feeding: Substantiated by AAFCO feeding tests for adult cat maintenance, this food provides all the nutrition a diabetic or overweight cat needs for long-term daily feeding.

Ingredients

Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken, Chicken Fat, Wheat Gluten, Potato Protein, Powdered Cellulose, Spray Dried Pork Stock, Corn Starch, Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, L-Lysine, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, L-Arginine, Fish Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Calcium Carbonate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

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How to Use

Directions for Use

• Veterinary Prescription Required: This is a prescription therapeutic diet; a valid veterinary prescription is required and it must only be fed under veterinary supervision.
• Feed Exclusively for Best Results: For optimal glucose management and weight loss, feed m/d GlucoSupport exclusively; dry and wet m/d formulas may be combined as directed by your veterinarian.
• Transition Gradually over 7 Days: When first introducing this food, mix increasing amounts with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period to avoid digestive disruption.
• Ask Your Vet for Specific Amounts: Feeding amounts on the packaging are a starting guide only; your veterinarian will advise the correct daily portions based on your cat's weight, condition, and glucose levels.
• Adjust Portions to Monitor Progress: Regularly monitor your cat's blood glucose and body weight, and adjust feeding amounts as needed in consultation with your veterinarian.
• Keep Fresh Water Available: Always provide clean, fresh water alongside meals to support hydration and urinary health throughout the treatment period.
• Schedule Regular Vet Checkups: Ongoing veterinary monitoring of blood glucose levels and body condition is essential to ensure this diet is effectively managing your cat's diabetes and weight.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• For Diabetic or Overweight Cats Only: This therapeutic diet is formulated specifically for adult cats with diabetes or weight concerns; do not feed to healthy cats without veterinary guidance.
• Do Not Feed to Other Pets: Only feed this prescription food to the specific cat for whom it was prescribed; do not share with other pets without separate veterinary authorization.
• Avoid Treats and Non-m/d Foods: Feeding additional treats or non-prescription foods alongside this diet can disrupt blood glucose control and undermine the therapeutic nutritional goals of the formula.
• Monitor Blood Glucose Regularly: Cats on this diet should have their blood glucose checked regularly by a veterinarian to ensure the formula is effectively managing their diabetic condition.
• Monitor Weight Loss Rate: Cats should not lose weight too rapidly; excessively fast weight loss can cause hepatic lipidosis, a serious liver condition; consult your vet if this occurs.
• Keep Packaging Out of Reach: To prevent suffocation, always keep the food bag and packaging completely out of the reach of cats and children.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Adjustment Period: Some cats may experience temporary stool changes or mild digestive upset when first transitioning to this new prescription dietary formula.
• Increased Food-Seeking Behavior: Cats transitioning to this calorie-controlled diet may initially show increased hunger or food-seeking behavior between scheduled mealtimes.
• Rapid Weight Loss Risk: Excessively fast weight loss can trigger hepatic lipidosis in cats; always monitor weight loss rate and contact your vet if it drops too quickly.
• Reduced Appetite: Some cats may initially show reduced interest in eating when first introduced to this new prescription glucose and weight management formula.

Storage Information

• Store in a Cool, Dry Place: Keep the sealed bag in a cool, dry spot away from sunlight, heat, and moisture.
• Mixed Tocopherols: This food is naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols to help maintain quality and freshness after the bag has been opened.
• Reseal After Each Use: Always reseal the bag tightly after every feeding to protect the food from moisture, air, and pests between servings.
• Keep Out of Reach: Always store this prescription food in a secure location inaccessible to children and other pets to prevent accidental ingestion.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy. 

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What makes Hill's m/d GlucoSupport different from other weight management cat foods?

Ans: Unlike standard weight management formulas, m/d GlucoSupport is specifically clinically tested to both manage blood glucose and reduce body fat in diabetic and overweight cats. Its high protein, low carbohydrate profile, therapeutic L-carnitine, and proven antioxidants address the unique metabolic needs of diabetic cats.

Q2: How does the high protein and low carbohydrate formula in m/d GlucoSupport help diabetic cats?

Ans: High protein and optimally low carbohydrates help stabilize blood glucose by reducing the glycemic load at each meal. Simultaneously, therapeutic L-carnitine improves glucose utilization in diabetic cats, helping the body use energy more efficiently while reducing fat accumulation in liver cells.

Q3: Can Hill's m/d GlucoSupport dry food be mixed with the wet version for my diabetic cat?

Ans: Yes, the dry and wet m/d GlucoSupport formulas can be combined or fed together as directed by your veterinarian. Mixing formats can improve palatability and encourage water intake, both of which are beneficial for diabetic cats requiring long-term dietary management.

Q4: Does Hill's m/d GlucoSupport also support urinary health in cats?

Ans: Yes, S+OXSHIELD technology is built into this formula, targeting struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation through a healthier urinary environment. So alongside glucose and weight management, diabetic cats get multi-benefit therapeutic support from one food.

Q5: Do I need a prescription to buy Hill's Prescription Diet m/d GlucoSupport for my cat?

Ans: Yes. Hill's Prescription Diet m/d GlucoSupport is a therapeutic food requiring a valid veterinary prescription before purchase. Your veterinarian must diagnose your cat with diabetes or a glucose management condition and recommend this diet as part of a supervised treatment plan.