{"id":22030,"date":"2025-07-03T17:25:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T15:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/?p=22030"},"modified":"2025-07-03T17:25:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T15:25:38","slug":"because-even-super-pets-need-a-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/blog\/2025\/07\/03\/because-even-super-pets-need-a-boost\/","title":{"rendered":"Because even super pets need a boost"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our pets are family. They\u2019re the ones who greet us at the door after a long day, curl up beside us when we\u2019re feeling low, and bring us joy in ways words often can\u2019t express. So, when they fall ill, it\u2019s especially tough. Seeing them lose interest in food, their energy fade, and their spirit dim can be heartbreaking.<\/p>\n<p>Nutrition plays a crucial role in recovery, but encouraging a sick pet to eat can be a challenge. This is where science, innovation, research, and care come together. At <a href=\"https:\/\/url.za.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/HoWDCg5XGoiVE3WoSNf8i4OCsW?domain=hillspet.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition<\/a>, science isn\u2019t simply a foundation; it\u2019s a driving force. For over 75 years, Hill\u2019s has been at the forefront of pet health innovation, creating evidence-based nutrition that transforms the lives of pets and the people who love them. Built on a legacy of research, collaboration with veterinarians, and an unwavering commitment to wellbeing, Hill\u2019s continues to push the boundaries of what\u2019s possible in pet nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>From studying the gut microbiome to formulating precise diets for pets with complex health needs, Hill&#8217;s innovation is developed with science and compassion at its core. Now, the latest example of this commitment comes in the form of Prescription Diet On-Care, for pets facing serious illness or recovery from illness and surgery \u2013 a time when nutrition can be both life-sustaining and emotionally significant. This food is formulated to be highly palatable and contains a high caloric density to help pets regain strength and maintain energy when they need it most.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-22030 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/blog\/2025\/07\/03\/because-even-super-pets-need-a-boost\/on-care-cat-dry-food\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care-Cat-dry-food-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care-Cat-dry-food-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care-Cat-dry-food-400x400.jpg 400w, 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https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care-Dog-stew-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care-Dog-stew-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care-Dog-stew-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care-Dog-stew-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care-Dog-stew.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Dave Baloga, Vice President of Science and Technology at Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition, explains that On-Care builds on decades of scientific progress. \u201cWhile Prescription Diet a\/d has long supported short-term recovery, On-Care is designed to provide sustained nutritional support. It\u2019s for the longer road &#8211; the ongoing journey back to strength.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For pets with diminished appetite, On-Care is available in both dry and wet varieties to suit individual preferences. The food contains high-quality, easily digestible proteins to preserve lean muscle mass, essential fatty acids to support cellular health, Hill\u2019s Activbiome Technology to support a healthy gut microbiome balance, and a blend of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to aid overall recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Baloga saw this impact first-hand when his own dog, Arlo, a Weimaraner undergoing cancer treatment, stopped eating. Despite trying everything from baby food to cheeseburgers, nothing worked until On-Care. Within months, Arlo had regained the weight she\u2019d lost and was once again joining the family on their daily runs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22031\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care_cat_-400x283.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care_cat_-400x283.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care_cat_-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care_cat_-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care_cat_-1536x1085.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care_cat_-595x420.jpg 595w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care_cat_-696x492.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care_cat_-1068x754.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care_cat_-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/On-Care_cat_.jpg 1785w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Beyond taste and nutrition, On-Care also contains ActivBiome+ prebiotic fibre blend, a Hill\u2019s innovation rooted in microbiome research. By supporting a healthy gut environment, the formulation enhances digestion and helps pets absorb the nutrients they need to heal.<\/p>\n<p>Baloga notes that in one clinical study<sup>1<\/sup> with 65 sick dogs, 97% of the dogs successfully transitioned in 7 days to On-Care and continued eating for the duration of the 28-day study &#8211;\u00a0 a reassuring sign for those looking for a complete and balanced feeding solution during challenging times. With its South African launch now underway, On-Care is set to support more pets and their parents.<\/p>\n<p>Whether addressing the challenges of illness or promoting long-term health, Hill\u2019s continues to innovate with purpose. Every formula is driven by data, guided by compassion, and tailored to improve pets\u2019 lives. With On-Care, Hill\u2019s reaffirms its position as a leader in pet nutrition \u2013 one that\u2019s not only keeping up with science but shaping the future of it.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on Prescription Diet On-Care visit the Hill\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/url.za.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/HoWDCg5XGoiVE3WoSNf8i4OCsW?domain=hillspet.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Reference:<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><em>Anthony, R. M., Amundson, M. D., Brejda, J., &amp; Becvarova, I. (2023). Acceptance of a Novel, Highly Palatable, Calorically Dense, and Nutritionally Complete Diet in Dogs with Benign and Malignant Tumors. Veterinary Sciences, 10(2), 148. <a href=\"https:\/\/url.za.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/_RJICnZJoyTM9ELPFEu2iJ2YAJ?domain=doi.org\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/vetsci10020148<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our pets are family. 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