Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Feline Can 156gx24

We are trying to figure out why our cat is loosing fur on her belly and itching. When looking up what food to use for elimination diet (in case she is allergic to current food), this was recommended. In order to know if it is the food causing this reaction, you must do the elimination diet for 8-10 weeks feeding ONLY this diet. I am so glad Hill's Prescription Diet has a wet food option because she has a little every day. She likes it which is fantastic, so we will see if it eliminates the itching and fur licking.

AGREE WITH MANY OTHER CUSTOMERS.....

PLEASE OFFER THIS WET FOOD IN SINGLE SIZE PORTIONS!!! My kitty has loved this food but like so many other reviews stated, she is not interested once it is refrigerated. This creates a serious problem for me because I need to give her powdered medicine 3x daily for a condition called Hyperesthesia . She takes it with ease with a fresh can but not interested otherwise. PLEASE HELP!!!! She loves the z/d dry food and is doing really well on both. Thank you for your assistance.

Cat says delicious, vet says Hydrolyzed protein

My cat has severe intestinal inflammation and despite eating unique protein rabbit dry food, she is losing weight. She gobbles this down and has not had any vomiting. My other cat also really wants to eat this, so it must taste and smell good! Hydrolyzed protein means the protein is broken into the constituent amino acids and peptides. This makes it easier to digest and less likely to cause an allergic reaction. This is why the texture is odd. Mix in some water or just smash it up well.

Cats Gagged On It!

It's horrible! The consistency is sticky and one of my cats gagged on it so I had to add water to it so he wouldn't choke. Unless I put treats on the food they really won't eat much of it at all and the amounts they leave in the bowl I end up throwing out. This food is very expensive so I'm literally throwing money away! This was prescribed for my two cats who have IBD but I have to ask the vet to suggest another food for them. I've owned a total of 16 cats over the years and NONE of them liked any of the Hill's food at all, especially the prescription ones. If you look at the ingredients it's garbage basically, a lot of glutens and byproducts yet it costs a small fortune. I don't know why vets recommend this crap!

Inconsistant quality

This food is great and my cat likes it. I don't like the inconsistant quality. Usually I can scrape all the food out of the can. In about 3 years I've had 3 cases of food that are so cooked to the can it is hard to scrape out. This food is VERY expensive and I want to give my cat as much as I can. Please watch the manufacturing processes closely. The first 2 photos show normal cans, the second 2 are the overcooked cans. t253044a 330 33622

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Jinx loves it, especially when first opened. It doesn't keep very well in the refrigerator and occasionally have to throw some out. I only give him an ounce of wet per day and he eats the dry the rest of the time. He is still chubby even when we measure it out. Not sure if his itchy skin is related to the food but no more vomiting and diarrhea. A little itchiness is a huge improvement to his quality of life compared to pain he was in before.

Smells, looks and tastes awful

Another vet recommended diet. I wish they would at least try to make these foods appealing. Very expensive for one! I had to buy a whole box only to find that my cat wouldnt touch the stuff. I tried mixing it, adding toppers, heating it, everything to make this food more appealing but she simply sniffed it and walked away. The smell is horrid as soon as you open the can, like fish and poo and the consistency is like spam. If you try to warm it, it kind of sweats and goes gloppy, it really is nasty and I honestly dont blame my cat for not wanting to touch the stuff. You should give the option for single can purchases, or at least smaller boxes, it's terrible that you have to spend this much only to find that it's a waste of money. If you have a fussy cat, or a cat ... MoreAnother vet recommended diet. I wish they would at least try to make these foods appealing. Very expensive for one! I had to buy a whole box only to find that my cat wouldnt touch the stuff. I tried mixing it, adding toppers, heating it, everything to make this food more appealing but she simply sniffed it and walked away. The smell is horrid as soon as you open the can, like fish and poo and the consistency is like spam. If you try to warm it, it kind of sweats and goes gloppy, it really is nasty and I honestly dont blame my cat for not wanting to touch the stuff. You should give the option for single can purchases, or at least smaller boxes, it's terrible that you have to spend this much only to find that it's a waste of money. If you have a fussy cat, or a cat who hates pate textured food, don't bother.

Texture and palatability--come on Scence Diet

We have one cat with allergies, another with sensitive skin, so we feed all four of our cats Z/D dry and canned. The dry is more accepted by our bunch, however the wet is a challenge getting our cats to eat it, even after warming it up a bit and adding enough water to make it a puree' texture, and perhaps half of what We give them will be eaten. The rubbery texture of the food right out of the can baffles us...Science Diet should make this more appealing, and offer smaller cans also. Any leftovers might as well be discarded, as refrigerating this "food" makes it even worse. No doubt the benefits from eating this food are positive. We will ask our vet to find an alternative, and likely won't be purchasing the Z/D wet again.

Totally eliminated my cat's miliary dermatitis.

My cat's chronic but with remissive phases (of four years) miliary dermatitis/eczema was totally eliminated by z/d. Treatment by injections of dexamethasone when the miliary scabs were getting out of hand were hit and miss. Very low dose oral prednisolone she reacted to extremely badly. After oral prednisolone there is little animal dermatologists can do (had a phone consult). Was thinking of a naturopathic veterinarian as a last resort. My veterinarian recommended Hill's Prescription Diet z/d skin/allergies exclusively and advised I would not see results for a month if any. I witnessed big changes within 3-4 days, and total elimination of miliary symptoms within 7-10. Her coat is now very lustrous and markedly thicker, her eyes super-bright, and even her mood (she ... MoreMy cat's chronic but with remissive phases (of four years) miliary dermatitis/eczema was totally eliminated by z/d. Treatment by injections of dexamethasone when the miliary scabs were getting out of hand were hit and miss. Very low dose oral prednisolone she reacted to extremely badly. After oral prednisolone there is little animal dermatologists can do (had a phone consult). Was thinking of a naturopathic veterinarian as a last resort. My veterinarian recommended Hill's Prescription Diet z/d skin/allergies exclusively and advised I would not see results for a month if any. I witnessed big changes within 3-4 days, and total elimination of miliary symptoms within 7-10. Her coat is now very lustrous and markedly thicker, her eyes super-bright, and even her mood (she has become very docile and happy. I look at her 10-year old face and it looks kittenish again sometimes. Some redistribution of fat and muscle on body without weight loss, she appears leaner. Luckily she loves the taste, in fact adores it. Not quite as much as roast chicken however. :) I wish the tins were LARGER, my (2.4kg/5.3lb) cat would eat a full can a day but after experimenting with amounts 2/3 of a can spread out with a larger evening meal fulfilled both her nutritional needs and foodlust - and my pocket. I am paying quadruple per day from her old diet, so it's not cheap especially for the size. The food itself is quite tacky and clinging in texture - mushing/chopping it up is a real chore as it will stick crazily and rather thickly to any implement (and your fingers!) but at the price it is, scraping all the paste off for him or her is almost mandatory, plus you would waste quite a bit. Highly, HIGHLY recommend that you try this if your cat suffers from skin disorders or general allergies. Despite the price, it could just be the ticket for your fluffy friend!

Unhappy cat and pet parent

In order for my cat to eat Hill's Z/D I have to smooth it out due to it's thick gelatinous state and stir in a little bit of some high quality cat food and probiotics so my cat will eat it. The food is very sticky and messy and not appealing to my cat. Not even sure if this food or if it's the meds and probiotics that are actually helping him with his condition. I am upset that makers of "prescription" cat foods were given a green light to use the word "prescription" since these foods do not contain drugs. Do you know of any human prescription foods?