c/d Multicare Low Fat Vegetables & Turkey Stew Wet Dog Food
Verified Jun 16, 2026
This is a veterinary prescription, low-fat canned stew for adult dogs that need both urinary support and carefully controlled fat intake. It uses pork liver and turkey as key animal protein sources, with rice, barley, and vegetables providing additional energy and fiber. The formula is complete and balanced for adult maintenance and is designed to be used under a veterinarian’s guidance, especially in dogs with a history of urinary stones or fat-responsive conditions.
Nutritionally, this is a well-designed therapeutic wet diet for adult dogs who need both urinary care and a low-fat formula, such as those with a history of struvite/calcium oxalate stones and fat-sensitive pancreatitis issues. The protein level is moderate with controlled fat, and the mineral profile and added omega-3s, L-carnitine, and glucosamine are appropriate for its intended medical use. Because this is a prescription product formulated and tested through AAFCO feeding trials, it’s best suited for dogs with specific health needs under veterinary supervision, rather than for healthy dogs as a routine diet.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Formulated as a low-fat diet (about 8.2% fat on a dry-matter basis), which can be very helpful for dogs that require strict fat control.
- Complete and balanced for adult maintenance and supported by AAFCO feeding trials, which confirms real-world digestibility and nutritional adequacy.
- Includes controlled mineral levels (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium) tailored for urinary stone management, plus added potassium citrate for urine chemistry support.
- Contains omega-3 fatty acids, L-carnitine, and glucosamine, which can support overall health and are often desirable in dogs with chronic medical conditions.
Considerations
- Contains multiple common protein sources (pork liver, turkey, chicken-derived ingredients, fish oil, soy, wheat gluten, pea protein), so it is not a good fit for dogs needing a simple, limited-ingredient or single-protein diet for food allergy workups.
- This is a therapeutic prescription formula intended for specific medical conditions; using it as a long-term diet for a healthy dog without veterinary direction is not recommended.
- The carbohydrate content is relatively high (about 58% on a dry-matter basis), which is appropriate for a low-fat therapeutic diet but may not suit owners specifically seeking a higher-fat, very low-carb approach.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
01
Water
Water is an essential nutrient and the primary solvent and moisture component in pet foods, especially wet and canned diets, and is also used in processing and to adjust texture and palatability. It is vital for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation and waste removal in dogs and cats; pets must have constant access to clean water as dehydration can quickly lead to serious health issues and requirements increase with activity, heat, or illness, while moisture in wet food can help meet part of their daily needs.
02
Pork Liver
Pork liver is an organ meat used in pet foods as a nutrient‑dense source of high‑quality protein and concentrated vitamins and minerals—notably vitamin A, B vitamins (including B12 and folate), iron and copper—that support red blood cell production, skin/coat condition and overall metabolism. Because liver is very rich in vitamin A and certain minerals, it should be included in limited amounts to avoid hypervitaminosis A or mineral imbalances and must be properly processed to reduce pathogen risk; pets with urinary stone issues or a pork sensitivity should use caution.
03
Carrot
Carrot is used in pet foods as a vegetable ingredient providing fiber, moisture, texture and antioxidant nutrients such as beta‑carotene (a provitamin A), vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, contributing to palatability and digestive bulk. Cooked carrots are more digestible and release more beta‑carotene, but cats cannot efficiently convert beta‑carotene to active vitamin A so carrots are more nutritionally useful for dogs than as a primary vitamin A source for cats; they should be fed in moderation due to natural sugars and should be offered in appropriately sized pieces to avoid choking.
04
Rice Starch
Rice starch is a highly digestible carbohydrate and functional ingredient in pet foods, used primarily as a binder, thickener and source of easily digestible energy for both dogs and cats while providing negligible protein, fat, vitamins or minerals. It is gentle on the gastrointestinal tract and often chosen for sensitive or limited‑ingredient diets, but its relatively high glycemic load and low nutrient density mean formulations must be balanced to avoid weight gain or blood‑sugar issues, and it offers little nutritional value for obligate carnivores like cats.
05
Green Pea
Green peas are used in pet foods as a plant-based source of protein, starch and both soluble and insoluble fiber, often serving as a carbohydrate ingredient and binder that adds energy, texture and satiety. They supply fermentable fiber and modest vitamins and minerals that can support gut health, but their protein is less bioavailable than animal sources (important for obligate-carnivore cats), may contribute excess carbohydrate if overused, and high pea-heavy or grain-free formulations have been scrutinized—though not definitively proven—as a potential factor in canine dilated cardiomyopathy, so peas are best included in moderated, properly balanced and processed complete diets.
Nutritional Breakdown
How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter
As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.What is calorie density
How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
Hill's Prescription Diet offers clinically formulated therapeutic nutrition designed to help manage specific health conditions in pets such as kidney disease, urinary issues, skin sensitivities, digestive problems, and weight management. Sold primarily through veterinarians, it's backed by research from Hill's Pet Nutrition Center and veterinary nutritionists.
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Manufacturer
Hill's Pet Nutrition maintains strict quality and safety standards in all of its manufacturing sites, with adherence to rigorous ingredient testing and safety validation procedures. Facilities follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and are regularly audited for quality, safety, and consistency. All products meet or exceed AAFCO and FDA regulatory standards for pet food.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Low Fat Vegetables & Turkey Stew Wet Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has Hill's Prescription Diet ever been recalled?
We have no recalls on record for Hill's Prescription Diet. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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