Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Wet Cat Food, 5.5 oz., Case of 24

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Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Wet Cat Food, 5.5 oz., Case of 24

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Description

Food sensitivities and intolerances can cause skin irritation, ear conditions, and digestive upset. Cats with adverse food reactions, often due to food allergies or intolerances, benefit from a diet specifically designed to support food sensitivities. Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians developed Prescription Diet z/d, a clinical nutrition specially formulated to support cats with food sensitivities and help avoid adverse food reactions. Made with Hill's breakthrough ActivBiome+ Digestion, a proprietary blend of prebiotic fibers, which is clinically shown to activate the gut microbiome to support digestive health, improve stool quality and promote healthy stool.

- Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Hydrolyzed Wet Cat Food is specially formulated by Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians to manage cats' food sensitivities
- Nutrition formulated to help reduce scratching, itching, and digestive issues caused by adverse food reactions
- Made with highly hydrolyzed proteins that are broken down to avoid detection by the immune system
- Promotes healthy skin barrier & helps eliminate food related causes of skin irritation
- Continued feeding reduces risk of adverse food reactions & promotes healthy skin and digestion
- Rich in Omega-6 & 3 fatty acids to promote skin health and regeneration
- Nutrition to improve stool quality & promotes a healthy gut microbiome

Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.

Specifications

SKU	2216075
Lifestage	Adult
Primary Flavor	Chicken
Primary Brand	Hill's Prescription Diet
Days to Ship	Ships Within 2-5 Business Days
Weight	24 X 5.5 OZ

ATTRIBUTES/ SPECIFICATIONS

Grain Free	No
Personalized Item flag	Yes
Primary Flavor	Chicken
Lifestage	Adult

Length	24 X 3.366 IN
Height	24 X 1.574 IN
Width	24 X 3.366 IN

Breed Sizes	Most Sizes

INGREDIENTS & ANALYSIS

Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Water, Corn Starch, Coconut Oil, Ground Pecan Shells, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Oil, Powdered Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Dried Citrus Pulp, Choline Chloride, Cysteine, Iodized Salt, Potassium Citrate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), DL-Methionine, Soybean Oil, Pressed Cranberries, Calcium Sulfate, Taurine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene.

Nutrient GA Min, GA Max: Moisture 78.0 %, Protein 7.0 %, Fat 2.5 %, Crude Fiber 1.5 %, Ash 2.7 %.

WARRANTY

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! Hill's is so confident that your pet will enjoy their foods, that they offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

DIRECTIONS

Please see package for complete feeding instructions. 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 pets 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 pets condition.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

Veterinarian authorized products ship only after Petco receives an authorization from your vet. We will not need to reach out to your vet or you if the authorization includes refills. When all available refills are used or the authorization expires, we will reach out to your vet to obtain a new authorization. For new authorizations, we will attempt to reach your vet for a total of 5 days. If your vet does not respond within 5 days, we will then reach out to you for a total of 3 days. If no response is given, the order will then be canceled.

WARNINGS

Default": "These amounts are a starting point only and should be adjusted to maintain proper weight.

Description

- Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Hydrolyzed Wet Cat Food is specially formulated by Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians to manage cats' food sensitivities
- Nutrition formulated to help reduce scratching, itching, and digestive issues caused by adverse food reactions
- Made with highly hydrolyzed proteins that are broken down to avoid detection by the immune system
- Promotes healthy skin barrier & helps eliminate food related causes of skin irritation
- Continued feeding reduces risk of adverse food reactions & promotes healthy skin and digestion
- Rich in Omega-6 & 3 fatty acids to promote skin health and regeneration
- Nutrition to improve stool quality & promotes a healthy gut microbiome

Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.

Specifications

SKU	2216075
Lifestage	Adult
Primary Flavor	Chicken
Primary Brand	Hill's Prescription Diet
Days to Ship	Ships Within 2-5 Business Days
Weight	24 X 5.5 OZ

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50 out of 107 (47%) reviewers recommend this product

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Customers are sharply divided over this canned food. Many report their cats refuse the reformulated version, citing pasty texture, unpleasant odor, and new ingredients like pecan shells and fish oil as problematic for sensitive cats. However, a substantial group credits the original formula as life-saving for cats with severe allergies, IBD, and kidney disease, noting their pets stopped vomiting, gained weight, and recovered health. The lack of advance notice intensified frustration among long-term users. While a few cats accept the new formula, most dissatisfied customers feel betrayed after years of trust in the product's effectiveness.

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Kneel

6 years ago

My cat was literally dying and this product saved his life. But I have two wishe...

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Don R M

3 years ago

In order for my cat to eat Hill's Z/D I have to smooth it out due to it's thick ...

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1 - 8 of 147 Reviews

53 Ratings-Only Reviews

I tried the canine version of this several years ago and my pet would not eat it. It was with some concern I opted to try this for my IBD cat and was pleased to find he loves it. We are still working to get his symptoms under control but fortunately l’m not battling the nutrition side of the equation.

Originally posted on Hill's Pro Staff Feeding

None of my three cats would eat it. Thank you for the refund

Originally posted on Hill's Pro Staff Feeding

My Vet, is putting my cats on a trial diet and prescribed both Hills Dry & Wet Z/D formulas. I am already feeding them the dry. I am reluctant to fill the script for the wet with all the bad reviews for the new formula. Unfortunately there are not a lot of options. Contacting my Vet for alternative diet.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from petco.com:

3 months ago

Customer Care

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry this product wasn’t a good fit. If you’d like support, our team is available at petco.com/contact-us.

Cannot really give this a good review. Have to throw away after half a can due to nasty grey color and smell after small serving and 1 day's time. Would not buy if another option found.

Originally posted on Hill's Pet Nutrition

My cat is hospitalized for IBD. The vet wants me to put him on a hydrolyzed diet. . Your canned ZD is currently the only canned hydrolyzed feline food on the market, but I have done nothing but read terrible reviews about it all weekend since you changed the formula. It was working so well for cats before you messed with it, so why would you do that? People’s cats will not eat it now and people say that when they do eat it they get sick. Why would you put ground pecan shells in a cat food? I’m not gonna order this for my cat based on all the bad reviews,, so it looks like he’ll just be eating hydrolyzed kibble. Sounds to me like you should start making the old recipe again.

Originally posted on Hill's Pet Nutrition

Response from Hill's Pet Nutrition:

4 months ago

Consumer Affairs

To maintain our leadership in nutritional health care for companion animals, we periodically make changes to product formulas to incorporate additional health or product design benefits. Ground pecan shells received an official AAFCO definition in 2011 with an intended use as a source of dietary fiber. In a pecan cracking plant, the pecan shell receives water washings, a 180 degree hot water wash and subsequent drying after separation from pecan meats. There is no warning on the bag concerning nut meat contamination as this level is expected to be in the low parts per million level.

I'm a veterinarian and bought this food for a food trial for my cat (one needs a food trial the other is along for the ride). Bought canned and dry. They refused to eat the canned and eat the dry reluctantly, both eating much less than normally. I wanted to try a limited ingredient canned but there is very little currently available in prescription form. Will this be changing? What about a derm complete for cats? Anything new upcoming?

Originally posted on Hill's Pro Staff Feeding

We began using this after the reformulation. My cat likes it pretty well, and probably finds it less objectionable than I do. It is too dense and pasty. Another reviewer suggested mixing in a little water, which changes the texture and makes it easier for the cat to eat. Use hot water if just taken out of the fridge. Sometimes my cat eats it right away, sometimes leaves and comes back later, and occasionally I have to toss it. I give her small amounts more frequently, which helps. It does seem to have improved her health. We wish it came in more than one flavor.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Response from petco.com:

4 months ago

Customer Care

Hi, thank you for your feedback on the Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Wet Cat Food. We appreciate you noting how preparation and portioning can affect the overall feeding experience. Your insights are valuable for other pet parents considering this option. If you’d like additional help with this product, our team is available at petco.com/contact-us.

First off, to the rep who was responding to do a seven-day transition between the old formula and new, how were any of us supposed to do that when no one was informed of the new formulation?! I'm seconding what's already been echoed about my cat not being a huge fan of the new formula and needing smaller cans, though he will still eat it, begrudgingly. But to change a therapeutic, prescription food without informing customers is so wildly irresponsible. A lot of us who have resorted to this expensive food do so because our fur babies can have reactions to a wide variety of things. We comb over ingredient lists and we put our trust in Hill's. This is like if you usually get ibuprofen but they sold you naproxen without telling you because it's basically the same thing, right? And for many folks it will be, but some folks have a naproxen allergy! I shouldn't need to check every shipment of a product I've had on auto ship consistently for over 2 years before the formula change. I've trusted Hill's, so why would I? This would be frustrating if it was regular cat food, but for a prescription, it's unacceptable.

Originally posted on Hill's Pet Nutrition

Response from Hill's Pet Nutrition:

4 months ago

Hills Pet Nutrition Consumer Affairs

Thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed to hear of your experience. We understand that sometimes not all pet parents are made aware of these changes in a timely manner, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Reaching every single person who feeds our products can be challenging, but we are committed to keeping you as informed as possible. Thank you for taking the time to contact us with your feedback, we will be sure to pass this along to the appropriate departments.

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3 years ago

My cat is getting older now at 8 and she keeps throwing up her soft food. I give her hard food also. Hopefully Hills Science Diet will help her tummy feel so much better. My question is if you will bring back the old formula please?!!! Thank you

4 years ago

What is the calorie count for each can? Thanks.

4 years ago
This is what is on the label: 1114 kcal ME/kg;174 kcal ME/can

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4 years ago

Has Hills Prescription z/d cat canned food been discontinued? I can't seem to find it anywhere!

4 years ago
I am not having any trouble finding it, try their website - https://www.hillspet.com/cat-food/pd-zd-feline-canned

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5 years ago

Does this z/d prescription diet cat food come in any other flavors?

5 years ago

Why does cat food need Vet authorization?

4 years ago
A couple different reasons: some prescription foods are not "nutritionally complete" and can results in deficiencies if used exclusively for a long periods of time. Also, they are not a stand alone solution to health problems, and the animals should be under the care of a veterinarian.

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