Hill's® Prescription Diet® z/d® Feline

Skin/Food Sensitivities

Food sensitivity and intolerance are potentially serious problems that can result in irritated skin, coat and ear conditions or even gastrointestinal upset. Cats that have a food sensitivity or intolerance, also called adverse reactions to food, typically experience an abnormal response to the protein in the food. If your cat suffers from adverse reactions to food, it is even more important to feed the right food.

Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians developed Prescription Diet® z/d® clinical nutrition especially formulated to support your cat's skin and food sensitivities. In fact, z/d is clinically proven nutrition to help avoid adverse reactions to food.

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Clinically proven nutrition that can transform your pet’s life.
Skin/Food Sensitivities

Food sensitivity and intolerance are potentially serious problems that can result in irritated skin, coat and ear conditions or even gastrointestinal upset. Cats that have a food sensitivity or intolerance, also called adverse reactions to food, typically experience an abnormal response to the protein in the food. If your cat suffers from adverse reactions to food, it is even more important to feed the right food.

Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians developed Prescription Diet® z/d® clinical nutrition especially formulated to support your cat's skin and food sensitivities. In fact, z/d is clinically proven nutrition to help avoid adverse reactions to food.

How It Helps:
- Formulated to help improve digestion & stool quality
- Helps eliminate food related causes of skin irritation
- Promotes a healthy skin barrier
- Formulated to help reduce the risk of struvite and oxalate stones
- Helps support a healthy immune system
How It Works:
- Highly hydrolyzed single animal protein & single carbohydrate source
- No soy protein, lactose, artificial colors and flavors
- Natural fiber, essential fatty acid enriched & high levels of vitamin E
- Controlled minerals for bladder health
- Clinically proven antioxidants
"100% Satisfaction Guarantee" We're confident your pet will enjoy Hill's^® Prescription Diet^® foods. We're so confident that we offer a 100% money-back guarantee.^*

Made in our own USA facilities with U.S. and imported ingredients.

* 100% Satisfaction Guarantee - if you are unsatisfied for any reason, return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

Additional Info:

Hill's® Prescription Diet® z/d® Feline is a complete and balanced food that provides all the nutrition your cat needs. Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how our Prescription Diet® foods can help your cat to continue to enjoy a happy and active life.

Feeding Guide
How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.

Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
For best results & safety practices:

Gradually transition to your pet's new food over a 7 day period.
Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry food, canned food & treats.
Keep fresh water available at all times.
Have your veterinarian monitor your pet's condition.
To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.

Adult maintenance

Weight of Cat	Amount per Day
6 lb (2,7 kg)	1/2 cup (55 g)
8 lb (3,6 kg)	1/2 cup (55 g)
10 lb (4,5 kg)	2/3 cup (70 g)
12 lb (5,4 kg)	3/4 cup (80 g)
14 lb (6,4 kg)	7/8 cup (90 g)
16 lb (7,3 kg)	7/8 cup (90 g)
18 lb (8,2 kg)	1 cup (105 g)

Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's® Prescription Diet® z/d® Feline provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult cats

Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Brewers Rice, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Powdered Cellulose, Soybean Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, L-Lysine, Glyceryl Monostearate, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Potassium Citrate, Dicalcium Phosphate, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Tryptophan, Beta-Carotene.

Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

3782 kcal/kg (397 kcal/cup^†)

Nutrient	Dry Matter¹ %
Protein	33.5
Fat	17.0
Crude Fiber	3.2
Carbohydrate / NFE	40.2
Calcium	0.75
Phosphorous	0.65
Sodium	0.27
Potassium	0.95
Magnesium	0.077
Taurine	0.36
Vitamin C	137 ppm
Vitamin E	673 IU/kg
Total Omega-3 FA	0.53
Total Omega-6 FA	4.96

References

¹The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
^†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Hill's® Prescription Diet® z/d® Feline contains 3.7 oz. by weight.

Product Reviews

Hill's® Prescription Diet® z/d® Feline is rated 4.486111111111111 out of 5 by 72.

Rated 4 out of 5 by infantryangels from Thank goodness for z/d! When I got my rescue cat, I found out she had severe skin allergies and vomiting issues. She would scratch so bad that her body would have open sores. I felt so bad for her as she had to wear a collar for 6 months until we could find a food she could tolerate. At the recommendation of our vet, we tried the z/d. After a couple of months of being only on the z/d, she was finally back to being a "normal" cat. I was so happy to remove the collar after what seemed forever and it was so wonderful to see her turn into a content and happy cat! With her sensitivities, she will remain on z/d for life.

Date published: 2013-07-04

Rated 5 out of 5 by Velsa01 from So thankful for this product! My cat Winston developed a food allergy several years after I adopted him. Before that was diagnosed, he was violently ill almost daily. I tried food for sensitive stomach but that wasn't the answer. It got so bad our vet told me to feed him baby food in order for him to get some kind of nutrition that he could tolerate. We tried several low allergen foods but he wouldn't eat them and several medications that just wouldn't help. My heart was broken for this sweet cat that just couldn't get better. I actually considered having him put to sleep because his quality of life was so poor and I couldn't bear his suffering. Thankfully the vet had us try the Hill's Rx ZD. I can't say how thankful I am for this food. He has now been on this diet for almost 5 years (he'll be 13 this year!). He is an absolute joy. He's so active and funny and loving. He appreciates his good health as much as I do!

Date published: 2014-01-19

Rated 5 out of 5 by JulieS from Used for cat with IBS My vet recommended this food for a 9 year old cat with vomiting issues. She said she thought he may have allergies to the food he was eating. He didn't just vomit, he wretched forcefully. On one occasion he threw up into 9 distinct piles before he stopped. He would also wretch in the morning when there was nothing to come up. We switched him to z/d dry exclusively. He loves it. Tomorrow will be 4 weeks since we switched and he has not vomited once. He also used to have constipation. Changing to this food and adding water to it when I feed him has also solved that problem. One happy cat and owner!

Date published: 2014-02-04

Rated 5 out of 5 by Carmen from Itching My cat had excessive itching causing her to groom and bite her skin. After several attempts to find the cause, I did several food trials. After 3 months on this food, my cat is itch-free. And she is back to old herself.

Date published: 2013-06-29

Rated 5 out of 5 by 7thMommy from Z/D saved our cat's life! Our cat just turned 6 years old. She has been an allergic cat since we adopted her at 12 weeks. Early on, it was discovered that she was aggressively scratching and biting at her chest. Her food allergy was so bad that it was causing her to scratch her chest until she bled. Our vet put her on the d/d diet and it worked great for 5 years! No more scratching!!! Unfortunately, within the past 2 months our allergic cat started vomiting profusely. After lab tests and X-rays, our vet determined that our precious cat has IBD. He immediately put her on the z/d diet and after a couple of days (food adjustment) her symptoms improved dramatically! She was given two separate cortisone shots (to help with her gastrointestinal inflammation) over the past 8 weeks. So a combination of the shots and the z/d has turned our cat's life around. Her vomiting has been extremely minimal and little by little she has put her weight back that she lost and is slowly returning to the cat we know and love. I highly recommend this product. The cost of the food is slightly higher than the "regular" cat food, but to my family, the benefit outweighs the cost of the prescription diet (the coupons are nice). We are just happy that she is recovering and that the z/d will help her live a good life. Thank you Science Diet for providing this food for cats like ours. :)

Date published: 2014-04-26

Rated 4 out of 5 by Mrbentleyshuman from Has helped w/IBS symptoms but $$ The product has worked well in helping to control Mr. Bentleys Ibs symptoms but it's pricey on a tight budget.

Date published: 2014-01-23

Rated 5 out of 5 by LauraG from Great tasting product! One of my cats needs the z/d prescription diet - but the other cats in the house enjoy eating the same food, which makes mealtime a lot easier for me. They get both the z/d dry kibble and z.d wet food in the mornings and dry kibble and treats appropriate for the z/d diet in the evening. They enjoy all 3 products. I sometimes soak the dry kibble in hot water and feed it after it softens - they love both the soaked kibble and the "gravy" it makes. The z/d prescription diet has literally been a lifesaver and the fact that my cats enjoy the taste keeps me from feeling I'm depriving them in any way.

Date published: 2014-03-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by 4Jennagirl from This product has been a life saver! This product has allowed my cat to eat without the digestive problems she has had with all other food. I wish I had tried this product long before I did. The benefit of this special food greatly outweighs any cost! Thank you!

Date published: 2013-09-17