Prescription Diet Cat

Prescription Pet Food: Is It Essential for Your Dog or Cat's Health?

Vet authorized diets are typically needed only when a pet has specific health issues, but learning about how they're different from "normal" foods can help you be a more well-rounded pet parent.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Your Cat's Best Life: Feeding, Health, Behavior & Home Guide

Learn how to care for your cat, recommended diet and grooming care. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Unlock Optimal Pet Health: Your Guide to Quality Dog & Cat Nutrition

Feeding your pet a quality food shouldn't break the bank. Use these tips to find the right diet, and price point, for your pet's meals.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Clavamox for Dogs & Cats: Treat Infections & Keep Pets Healthy

Do you think your pet has a bacterial infection? Visit Petco to learn how Clavamox can help your dog and cat.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Cat & Kitten Nutrition: Prevent Obesity & Ensure Lifelong Health

Do you have questions about how much food to feed your cat or kitten? Visit Petco & find out how much you should feed your cat.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

My picky cat needs new hydrolyzed Rx canned food. What are options?

Frankly, I do not care for Blue Buffalo products because they have a history of lying about their ingredients in their diets. Hills and Royal Canin are my preferred brands. There are other limited protein food brands out there, such as Natural Balance, which has formulas with a single protein source and a single carbohydrate source, making it less likely for your cat to develop an allergy.

My cat needs Hill's k/d prescription food, out of stock. Where to buy?

Thank you for using Boop by Petco. Many veterinarians will carry Hill’s prescription diets. I recommend calling to see who may carry it. As it is a prescription diet they may require a prescription or call from your veterinarian in order to sell the food.

My cat has pancreatitis. What low-fat food, prescription or not?

Pancreatitis can be challenging in kitties as it can be more difficult to diagnose then in dogs, be more "quiet" in its presentation, can cause sudden, more severe signs and also chronic, more mild signs, and is often a secondary condition due to another underlying disease process such as gastrointestinal disease. Often prescription diets are better for animals with chronic disease as they have better quality control. And the diet selected is often based on what is thought to be causing the pancreatitis (hypoallergenic vs new protein/carb sources vs low fat, etc.). With kitties it can sometimes take some diet trial to see what the individual cat likes. Some of the pet food companies (science diet for sure) will offer a free trial prescription diet through your veterinarian for a prescription food. Meaning you can get a free bag or free cans to try. Also most of these companies will allow the food to be returned if the cat doesn't like it. So it might be a good idea to check into this

My cat prefers Purina Pro Plan prescription kidney diet. Is it good?

I think both these diets are an acceptable choice for your cat. The most important thing is that your cat continues to eat well. So, if he prefers the Purina then stick to that! Thanks for using Boop by Petco. Best of luck.

Do I need prescription c/d or regular urinary food for my cat?

Yes it is, C/D is a prescription food, it's basically food + medicine for various urinary conditions. regular urinary health foods are non medical diets that usually have much less medical effects on a urinary tract condition, it can be good enough long term but the prescription diet is almost always a must short term.