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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Fortiflora helped my senior cat
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra Care 30 SachetsI adopted a senior cat that was having digestive issues and experiencing diarrhea. After just a few days of putting Fortiflora on her food, all her issued subsided. She is feeling so much better now! -
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Help for my aging Lab
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra Care 30 SachetsKeeps my 12 yo lab's digestive system on an even keel.-
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Murphy ready for play
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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.-
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Queen of snow mountain
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Tummy troubles gone.
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra CareI use this twice daily on her kibble. Prior to using this my dog had lots of flatulence. Now that problem is solved. -
FortiFlora helps with digestion issues.
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra CareI have been giving Rambo Wayne FortiFlora for about 4 years. I sprinkle some powder on each feeding. He seem to like it. It helps a lot with pets that have digestive disorders. I really like the results.-
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FortiFlora is Fantastic !!!
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Absolutely would buy again.
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra CareI've used this product for several years on 3 different dogs and it always helps their GI system.-
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Millie, the happy Shih Tzu rescue
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Genuinely Improved Quality of Life for My Anxious Pet
From Fairbanks, AKComments about Hydra CareAfter several months of daily use, I never want my girl to go without this again. She's always been a very high-strung, anxious, and easily over-stimulated dog, and I've tried literally dozens of products over the years to try and help her. This is the only one that's had a consistent, noticeable effect on her behavior. Before starting on calming care, she was such a handful that I would often joke about her ruining my life. She barked at every tiny noise, followed me around the house like an overzealous bodyguard, and though she's always loved other dogs, I had to be incredibly careful about allowing her to play with them, because she would get carried away and overstimulated until regular play escalated into a fight. Human visitors coming to our house caused her to become so hysterically excited that I'd have to sit and pet her continually for as long as they stayed, because if I stopped, she'd spend the duration of their visit frantically trying to climb onto their lap, licking and nibbling at their faces and occasionally punching them in the gut with her giant puppy feet. After about two weeks of giving her Calming Care, I began to see a gradual, but noticeable reduction in these behaviors. Within two months she was practically a normal dog. Don't get me wrong, she's still my crazy, hyper, silly girl, but the nervous energy that used to constantly pour off of her is largely gone, and she's happier for it. The incessant barking has finally ceased, she plays nicely with other dogs, and behaves (mostly) appropriately when people come over. She doesn't hyperventilate during car rides or try to charge through my front window every time someone walks by my house. The bottom line? This will not magically turn a hyper, high-energy dog into a couch potato, but if your pet is displaying anxious, unsettled behaviors, it should help them feel better. It's worked wonderfully for my dog, and I absolutely recommend trying it. -
Try this if your dog needs a probiotic!
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra CareI believe probiotics are an important part of supporting our dogs' immune system. This was recommended for my Solo girl by my vet. Again, this product is backed by research & development by a reputable company. Mother great product! -
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YES
From UndisclosedComments about Hydra CareMy dog has a autoimmune disorder that effected his skin! Very rare! He is currently taking Atopica which can cause stomach issues. Even though he is only taking one tablet a week now his vet suggests that we keep him on the FortiFlora! It works superb! So easy to use with his food. Each morning he gets it with his kibble! He is doing fantastic and skin is great! His tummy is happy! Stools are normal and he rarely has any vomiting! So happy VetRxDirect has it available to purchase!-
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Willie G
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Calming Care by Purina for CATS! I'nm looking for those reviews, not reviews about the product for dogs. Any cat people out there trued this on your cat??
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Is Calming Care available in any other form than the packets, like a chewable tablet or a capsule??
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At this time, Calming Care is only available from the manufacturer as a powder.
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Do you mix this into water or just put in a separate bowl??
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According to the manufacturer, Hydra Care should be fed in a third bowl, alongside your cat’s food and water.
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Does this product require a prescription??
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Hydra Care does not require a prescription.
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My kitten got into the box... Can they overdose??
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FortiFlora is a probiotic and contains no active medications, so your cat will not overdose. According to the manufacturer, the primary concern would be your cat ingesting the packaging materials (e.g. box, tape). If packaging materials were ingested, the manufacturer recommends to continue feeding your pet normally and observe them to ensure no intestinal blockage of the packaging materials. Speak to your veterinarian with further concerns.
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My 1 year old Golden Retriever has been prescribed Calming Care for her high anxiety issues. She has developed a loose stool. Please let me know if this is a normal side effect. The medication does have a calming effect.?
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Upon calling the manufacturer they stated this is not a normal side effect of this medication. They have not had any reports of this product causing loose stools at this time. Please contact your veterinarian to discuss the new symptom of loose stools.
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I bought the 30 sachets for my lapso Aphsa who weighs 16 lbs. How much do I give her, there are no directions that explain the dosing. Please advise. Thanks.?
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The dosing recommendations from the manufacturer are one sachet or packet per day, regardless of weight. Sprinkle the contents onto one meal per day and make sure your dog eats all of it.
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Just rescued a senior cat with hyperthyroidism and he takes 5 mg Felimazole 2x a day.......he is very skinny and does not eat very much at all.....a friend of mine brought over some Forti Flora and I sprinkled a little on some wet food and he started eating it like crazy (he ate maybe a couple spoons fulls)....and then drank a half of bowl of water....he also acts like he has a sort throat or trouble swallowing...it'll be a little bit before I can get him into the vet....your thoughts?? Thanks for any info, Geri?
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Hyperthyroidism in cats can cause increased appetite and increased thirst. It can also cause your pet to lose weight. Another side effect of hyperthyroidism is the enlargement of the thyroid gland in the neck. If this gets too enlarged, it may cause your pet to have trouble swallowing. The manufacturer suggests that you consult your veterinarian before giving FortiFlora.
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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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I mistakenly ordered the canine Fortiflora instead of the feline Fortiflora. Can I use the canine version with my cat and what is the difference? My cat weighs 9 Ibs. if that is relevant.?
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Judy, The FortiFlora feline and canine products contain the same ratio of nutritional components such as protein, fat and fiber as well as the same inactive ingredients. Also, the same microorganism, Enterococcus faecium, is used at the same concentration for both products. The only difference between the two formulations is the addition of taurine in the feline product. According to the manufacturer, taurine has been added for immune system health. Your veterinarian may have additional information on the product so we do recommend contacting him or her for further advice. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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