Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Chicken & Vegetable Stew Canned Cat Food, 2.9-oz, case of 24

I was alarmed when my auto ship for k/d early support was canceled due to being discontinued. I called my vet and they recommended making the transition to this product. I transitioned over a period of 10 days or so and it went really well. In hindsight I probably could have either shortened the transition phase as both cats tolerated this well. The cat with the kidney issues has had excellent numbers since using Hill's k/d along with methimazole; he is 17 years old and doing great.

Well, I tried. I should have paid a bit more attention to the actual description (as in vegetable, and bits vs. pate). I had high hopes that this RX canned food, which looked and sounded attractive, AND was in the really small cans, would be eaten by my "girls." They went after it the first time I popped the top. However, they took about three bites, looked stunned, sniffed, backed away and did not come back. I mixed it with their other canned food. They ate the other around it. My mom REALLY mixed the two together, and the same thing (I had no idea they could pick out original after SHE blended the two!!). Then, if that is ABSOLUTELY the only thing, they will eat most of the meat pieces, but Well, I tried. I should have paid a bit more attention to the actual description (as in vegetable, and bits vs. pate). I had high hopes that this RX canned food, which looked and sounded attractive, AND was in the really small cans, would be eaten by my "girls." They went after it the first time I popped the top. However, they took about three bites, looked stunned, sniffed, backed away and did not come back. I mixed it with their other canned food. They ate the other around it. My mom REALLY mixed the two together, and the same thing (I had no idea they could pick out original after SHE blended the two!!). Then, if that is ABSOLUTELY the only thing, they will eat most of the meat pieces, but leave ALL the vegetables. They do not like the bits - the texture. They do like the juice. We all hate the wadded, molding mess it leaves (since they won't eat it). They will - on rare occasions - take four licks from a fresh opened can if I put it on the floor, but will not touch the food if emptied into their food bowls. I ordered it April 9th. Still have half of the order - after 30 days. All these prescription foods are expensive, so I'm pretty sad the "girls" won't touch it. Especially, the older one who is needing more wet to dry. … more

Max, who is a healthy 16 year old, except for early stage kidney issues, loved the sample my vet gave me. So I ordered a case. The sample had a +mobility feature. I will get that when Chewy offers it. I like the small can so I don't have to feed him leftovers the next day. Bonus I can now feed his sister her regular diet next to his kidney care diet. They don't cross over to see what the other is eating. Well most of the time.

Our vet prescribed this food for my 17 year old cat as her kidneys function is decreasing. I was worried because I have had various animals who have been prescribed the various prescriptive cat or dog food and they never seem to like it. Given her age, I didn't want her to not eat because we struggle to keep weight on her. However, she loves it! The big problem I have is that my other two cats want her food now.

My cat is a fussy eater. He refuses to eat pate and it's difficult to keep track of what flavor he is willing to eat today. Unfortunately he was diagnosed with kidney disease and we had to switch hi. Luckily Hills add some type of appetite stimulant and I am able to get him to eat almost 1/2 a can a day. I do wish it had more gravy as he generally licks the liquid off and it's important to keep him hydrated.

This was recommended by my vet after a diagnosis of kidney disease in my 18 year old cat. Lizzie loves it and eats it right away and eats more than she used to do. Previously I fed her regular cat food from the grocery store and she would often eat just a little and leave a lot which no matter what I did would never eat the rest. I added a little water (she does not like dry food) or I added fresh to what was the meal before. I tried several different brands. All to no avail. She is naturally a very thin cat but she was getting thinner. I was starting to worry. Not any more. She eats all of this which, to give her variety, I alternate with a renal support thin slices in gravy food you This was recommended by my vet after a diagnosis of kidney disease in my 18 year old cat. Lizzie loves it and eats it right away and eats more than she used to do. Previously I fed her regular cat food from the grocery store and she would often eat just a little and leave a lot which no matter what I did would never eat the rest. I added a little water (she does not like dry food) or I added fresh to what was the meal before. I tried several different brands. All to no avail. She is naturally a very thin cat but she was getting thinner. I was starting to worry. Not any more. She eats all of this which, to give her variety, I alternate with a renal support thin slices in gravy food you also carry. She readily eats all of both and is looking much better. … more

Apparently not as appetizing as advertised. After eating a few cans bought at the vet, the cat refused this food, leaving me with a full carton of 24 cans. Thankfully, Chewy emailed a FedEx label, arranged for pickup of the box and refunded the purchase price.

Recently diagnosed with renal failure and getting better from pancreatitis, this seems to be a favorite. She likes Hills KD tuna pate also but that’s in a bigger can, I transfer that size can to a glass container in the fridge. I appreciate the smaller cans as she eats 4 to 5 small meals a day but doesn’t finish her plate in one sitting, instead she grazes so I’ve been keeping the can in the fridge, giving her a small amount mixed with a small amount of Purina Mixers (chicken bone broth in individual packets) which I also keep in fridge and top it off with a tiny sprinkle of Purina Forta Flora. I don’t heat the food up as she grazes and don’t want it to spoil and so far this has been working Recently diagnosed with renal failure and getting better from pancreatitis, this seems to be a favorite. She likes Hills KD tuna pate also but that’s in a bigger can, I transfer that size can to a glass container in the fridge. I appreciate the smaller cans as she eats 4 to 5 small meals a day but doesn’t finish her plate in one sitting, instead she grazes so I’ve been keeping the can in the fridge, giving her a small amount mixed with a small amount of Purina Mixers (chicken bone broth in individual packets) which I also keep in fridge and top it off with a tiny sprinkle of Purina Forta Flora. I don’t heat the food up as she grazes and don’t want it to spoil and so far this has been working getting her to eat and the added moisture from the bone broth helps renal kitties maintain their weight and hydration. I also give her VetriScience Renal Essentials chews which I break or twist off into 4 pieces. Am next going to try AminAvast for renal kitties. … more

I was told that cats hate the kidney diet and that she wouldn’t eat it. I put the food down and she ate it without hesitation. We are 12 days into the new diet and she is still eating it and not having any problems. She tends to vomit anything that isn’t chicken (not a picky eater just sensitive) and the chicken stew is a hit!

My kitty loved this prescription cat food! It's the first Rx cat food my cats love. This has never happened with any of my cats over the years with any prescription cat food. All my cats turned up their noses at prescription foods. The vet technician told me that Hills works very hard to make their food attractive to cats. They have really hit the mark with this cat food. I'm amazed and very happy to buy this Rx cat food to help keep my old kitty healthy. It's a waste of time and money if my cat won't eat the stuff!