Dogs recovering from surgery, illness, or injury who need a calorie-dense, easy-to-eat food during a critical recovery window, as directed by a vet.
Skip if
Your dog is healthy and eating normally, since a/d is a short-term recovery formula, not intended for everyday long-term feeding.
Form Wet Food
Flavor Chicken
Benefits Supports Recovery From Illness Or Injury
Best for Coat
Breed size All
Weight 8.3 Pounds
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 298 owner ratings
Popularity2.7/5
298 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Hill's Prescription Diet a/d Urgent Care is built for one specific job, helping dogs and cats recover from surgery, illness, or injury when they need concentrated nutrition and may not have much appetite. It comes in small 5.5 oz cans sold as a 24-pack, a format that makes it easy to offer small, frequent meals or syringe-feed if a vet recommends that approach.
With 298 reviews and a 4.6 star average, this formula has built a solid track record among owners using it during their dogs' recovery periods. Because it's labeled for both dogs and cats, it's a flexible option for households with more than one recovering pet, though feeding amounts should still follow a vet's guidance for each animal.
The smaller can size fits its purpose well since recovery feeding is often about small, frequent portions rather than one or two large meals, especially for pets with a reduced appetite.
Pros
Strong 4.6 star average across 298 reviews
Nutrient-dense formula designed for recovery from surgery, illness, or injury
Small 5.5 oz cans work well for small, frequent feedings
Labeled for both dogs and cats, useful in multi-pet households
Established recovery formula within Hill's veterinary diet line
Cons
Meant for short-term recovery use, not everyday feeding
Smaller cans mean more units needed to cover a full recovery period
Requires vet guidance on feeding amount and duration
Specifications
Form
Wet Food
Flavor
Chicken
Benefits
Supports Recovery From Illness Or Injury
Best for
Coat
Breed size
All
Weight
8.3 Pounds
Performance notes
Packaged in 5.5 oz cans across a 24-pack, this formula is built to be calorie-dense and easy to eat, supporting dogs and cats through recovery from surgery, illness, or injury when appetite and energy needs require closer attention.
What buyers say
With 298 reviews averaging 4.6 stars, this recovery formula has earned consistently positive feedback from owners who've used it to support pets during a health setback.
This is meant as a short-term recovery food rather than a long-term diet. Your vet will typically guide you on when to transition back to regular food once your dog is eating and recovering normally.
Can I feed this to my cat as well as my dog?
Yes, this formula is labeled for both dogs and cats, which makes it convenient in households recovering more than one pet, but feeding amounts should still be set individually by your vet.
Can this be syringe-fed if my dog won't eat on its own?
Some vets do recommend syringe or assisted feeding with a/d during recovery, but this should only be done under direct veterinary guidance to avoid aspiration risk.
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