Hydra Care
Hydra Care
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What is HydraCare Feline Hydration Supplement for Cats by Purina ProPlan?
- Purina HydraCare is a nutrient-enriched water supplement that promotes healthy hydration in cats.
- HydraCare contains nutritional osmolytes to help cells absorb water and combat dehydration.
- HydraCare has a tempting liver flavor and helps encourage cats to consume more liquid than with just water alone.
Why is HydraCare used for cats?
- HydraCare is ideal for cats that don’t consume enough water and may support cats with urinary and kidney problems.
What else should I know about HydraCare?
- Purina HydraCare is easy to feed. It can simply be offered in a third bowl alongside your cat’s food and water.
- HydraCare has a tempting liver flavor.
- Our pharmacists advise that you order only one package until you are sure that your cat likes the HydraCare. Refunds cannot be made for opened products, and there is a 10% disposal fee for unopened over-the-counter products returned to the pharmacy in 30 days.
What problems could my cat have with HydraCare?
- Contact your veterinarian if your cat's condition worsens or does not improve.
How do you use HydraCare?
- Give as directed by your veterinarian.
- HydraCare can be offered in a third bowl alongside your cat’s food and water.
- Manufacturer's suggested use: Give one 85-gram pouch per 5 lbs (2.27 kg) of body weight daily.
What is in HydraCare?
- Calorie Content: 11 kcal per 85-gram pouch.
- Active ingredients per 85-gram pouch: Protein 1.48 g, Fat 0.19 g, Carbohydrate 1.84 g, Crude Fiber 0.02 g, Calcium 2.21 mg, Phosphorous 0.77 mg, Potassium 32.56 mg, Sodium 14.55 mg, Chloride 24.29 mg, Magnesium 1.11 mg.
Will I get what I see in the picture?
- HydraCare is a brand name. You will receive the exact brand that you request.
Is it important for my cat to finish all of the HydraCare?
- Cats may use HydraCare for different lengths of time. Please consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.
Who makes HydraCare?
- HydraCare is made by the manufacturer Purina.
Review Summary
1467 total reviews
Rated 4.69 out of 5 stars
95% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
1180 5 star reviews
203 4 star reviews
33 3 star reviews
19 2 star reviews
32 1 star reviews
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent product. Many uses for your fur baby.
My husband and I have 5 rescues, our oldest was recently diagnosed with renal failure and our youngest has a very sensitive stomach. We mix a little into soft food on a regular basis. It smells just like chicken bouillon and I'm guessing that is what entices my oldest to eat (for her we use it to get her to eat more do she gets enough calories). It's also solved a lot of the sensitive stomach issues for our youngest. We don't use a whole packet per day, just a little sprinkle in with some soft food or on top of some very low sodium tuna (Starkist brand - about 2 tablespoons). Our vet was kind enough to let us sample it at first, now we buy it by the box.
Most Liked Negative Review
Didn't do much for my cat
My kitten of 6 month has been having diarrhea ever since I got him, my vet suggests that the food he was on was too rich and he has a very sensitive tummy. So we tried switching his food to a vet recommended special diet and added fortiflora to his food everyday. He didn't seem to improve much, his diarrhea was still runny its been 2 weeks. The first thing in the ingredients is animal digest, I understand it's probably there to promote eating, but I'm not sure if that's helping with my kitten who's suppose to be on a very strict diet. One thing that baffled me was that this only had one strain of bacteria, and there was no guaranteed analysis of how much bacteria culture is in each pouch. I'm not giving this product a negative review solely because it didn't help my cat, there might be other underlying problems, but I'm just very disappointed that a product suggested by a vet was this low of quality. Now I won't know if probiotics is not helping because my cat has some other health problem or if it's because there's not enough bacteria culture in fortiflora (since I have no idea how much there is) and not enough variety.
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Healthy and yummy.
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra Care 30 SachetsHelped with diarrhea and my cats loved the taste. -
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Probiotic Sachets
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra Care 30 SachetsThis product helps keep my pet's digestive tract functioning properly!-
Miss Rosie enjoying the scenery!
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Just the ticket
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra Care 30 SachetsAbe is a very active Blue Heeler with a somewhat sensitive tummy. We found FortiFlora to be very effective in combating these issues. One packet sprinkled on his morning meal and he's good to roll into the day. Using it every day is safe and effective!-
Say "HI!" to our boy, Abe!
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Helped!
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra Care 45 Chewable TabletsMy vet recommended this probiotic because my dog was having a lot of digestive issues. I have had her on it for months now and not only have her toots been less offensive (if you have a Frenchie you know how bad they can be) but we have had normal tummy function and stools!-
Willow
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Yummy stuff
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra Care 30 SachetsDoesn't have a large amount of probiotics but fortiflora entices Max to eat his supplements.-
Happy Max
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Works
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra Care 30 SachetsI have a French Bulldog, and anyone who owns one knows they are little hoover machines and like to eat anything and everything. We were having some gut issues with her and my Veterinarian recommended putting her on this probiotic. She's been on it for about 6 months and safe to say our gut problems are down to just here and there! She also loves the taste! -
Great for giving meds to difficult cat
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra Care 12 SachetsI needed something to mask the taste of medicine and supplements for my cat who is difficult to give oral meds. Hydra Care is amazing! She can smell it when I open the pouch and goes crazy until I give it to her. -
This has saved his life
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra Care 12 SachetsHe has always had problems defecating. So my vet told me to use meralex which works ONLY when he eats but if he cannot go , he will go days without eating or drinking. Which is the problem to start with.He NEVER drinks water. My friend told me about HYDRA CARE and now he will eat his food with that mixed with warm water. This has SAVED HIS LIFE-
Billyjoel 15 lbs and crazy
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Tries to eat everything
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra Care 30 SachetsJazz has a sensitive tummy. It doesn't help that she tries to eat anything she finds on the Trail. These packets help her tummy.-
Queen of snow mountain
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My cat doesn't like it.
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra CareI put Hydra Care out in a bowl next to my cat's feeding area. He has ignored it every day since I started it. I feed him wet food morning and night and have started mixing a teaspoon of it in his food at each feeding and he eats the food. But the packets contain too much to mix it all in. I don't know if it can be refrigerated and re-used over the next few days. If so, I might consider buying it again, but as of now, I'm not.
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Q & A
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How many times a day can the FortiFlora be given a 70 lb. dog for diarhea??
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One packet of FortiFlora is sprinkled on your dog's food once a day. If your dog is having diarrhea while getting one packet a day, please contact your dog's veterinarian.
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My cat gets a daily dose of Rena Kare Gel. Is this compatible? Also, I premix his food & medication for pet sitters when we're going to be away. Is there any problem doing this??
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According to the manufacturer of Rena Kare, you should consult your veterinarian before giving your pet any supplementation products, such as the FortiFlora. In regard to pre-mixing the FortiFlora, it is okay to mix with food or water, but once the packet is opened, the contents must be used within one day.
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I have a kitten 6 months old which tested positive for FeLV, he has diarrhea all the time. Would this be good for him or would it hurt him? ?
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It is always recommended to speak to your veterinarian prior to adding any medications or supplements. Your veterinarian may have a specific brand of probiotic or another supplement or medication to recommend for your cat. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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Is it ok to mix with water and to use with syringe by mouth? My cat doesnt like and won't eat with food.?
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According to the manufacturer it is alright to mix Fortiflora with water and administer it in an oral syringe by mouth. Once the packet is opened the contents must be used within one day. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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