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Hill's Prescription Diet ONC Care Dry Cat Food

Hill's Prescription Diet ONC Care Dry Cat Food

By Hill's 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
8.1 /10
Quality
8.3
Value
6.5
Design
0.0
Function
8.5
Durability
0.0

In a Nutshell

  • Effective for maintaining or gaining weight in cats with decreased appetite
  • Well-liked by most cats
  • Highly recommended for cats with cancer or other illnesses
  • High price may be a deterrent
  • Not all cats may like the flavor

Quick Verdict

This food is highly recommended for cats with cancer or other illnesses that affect appetite. It helps maintain or gain weight and is generally well-liked by cats.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 89%
Would Buy Again 89%
Avg Lifespan Unknown

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Helps maintain weight (5)

    This food is effective in helping cats maintain or gain weight.

  • Cats like the flavor (4)

    Most cats find the taste of this food appealing.

  • High caloric content (2)

    The food provides high calories to help pets gain weight.

  • Helps with a decreased appetite (3)

    The food is effective in stimulating appetite in cats with decreased appetite due to illness.

Cons

  • Expensive (2) major

    The food is quite expensive, which may be a deterrent for some buyers.

  • Not all cats like it (1) minor

    Some cats did not enjoy the taste of this food.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Cat owners with cats undergoing chemotherapy or other illnesses — The food helps maintain or gain weight and stimulates appetite.

Skip If

  • Buyers on a tight budget — The food is expensive and may not be a good value for those who are budget-conscious.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Unknown

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.6
9 reviews
5★
78%
4★
11%
3★
0%
2★
11%
1★
0%
helps with weight gain (5) cats like the flavor () expensive (2) some cats don't like it (1)

Common Questions

Is this food good for cats undergoing chemotherapy?

Yes, many reviewers found it to be effective in maintaining or gaining weight and stimulating appetite.

Is this food expensive?

Yes, it is expensive compared to regular cat food.

Highlighted Reviews

— Denise

"Due to his chemotherapy for lymphoma it can be very hard to get him to eat. The dry food is a great addition to the wet food to get him the nutrition he needs. He actually likes the dry food more than the onc wet food."

— Carolyn

"Unfortunately, my at hated this food. Would not even try it after sniffing it. I tried multiple times. I donated it to my vet. A lot of money down the drain."

Bottom Line

If you have a cat with a decreased appetite due to illness, this food is highly recommended. It helps maintain or gain weight and is well-liked by most cats, despite its high price.

8.1 /10
Excellent