The new formulation of Hills Prescription Diet z/d is widely disliked by cats and owners due to allergic reactions and poor acceptance. The price point is high for the value provided.
Several users reported that their cats stopped vomiting after switching to this food.
A few users mentioned improved coat quality in their cats.
Other animals in the household also liked the food.
Several cats experienced allergic reactions to the new formulation.
Many cats refused to eat the new formulation.
Purina appears to be a better product.
Many reviews mention the new formulation is inferior to the old one.
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Purina is mentioned 3 times as being better
2 reviews indicate it does in their situation, however 2 more reviews indicate different
"I was nervous reading the reviews about the number of cats who didn't like this food. My cats love it. I purchased at my vet's recommendation because my cats were acting like they were starving even though I was feeding them multiple times a day. After all the bloodwork came back normal, she thought..."
"I read it takes a couple of days for cat to adjust to new food especially these hypoallergic food, my cat really needs it, however he ate only little amounts and on the 5th day of continuing to vomit out the little bit he ate, I put him back on his normal food. When my cat had kidney stones, and a..."
If your cat had no issues with the old formulation and can, you may want to keep your old formula for your cat. Otherwise, you may be better off with a different brand like Purina.
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