Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight Loss & Maintenance Dry Dog Food
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Just like the human obesity epidemic, over 55% of the pet population is overweight. Even a little extra weight can impact the pet's quality of life and relationship with family as the extra weight can reduce play time, impact mobility and affect the lifelong general health of your dog. Maintaining ideal weight can help impact life expectancy by reducing risk of weight-related conditions.
Hill's nutritionists & veterinarians developed Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic clinical nutrition specially formulated to help dogs lose weight and and keep the lost weight off naturally by activating their unique metabolism. This food stimulates dog's natural ability to burn fat and keep them playful & active. Its unique blend of fibre helps keep dogs feeling full and reduces food hunger between meals.
In fact, 96% of dogs lost weight at home in 2 months when fed the nutrition of Metabolic. This dry food is made with chicken flavor and has an irresistible taste that your dog will love.
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Key Benefits
- Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Dry Dog Food clinical nutrition helps dogs lose weight and keep the lost weight off naturally by activating their unique metabolism
- 96% of dogs lost weight at home in 2 months
- Synergistic blend of natural ingredients with essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids works naturally with your dog’s unique metabolism
- Helps keep lost weight off and provides energy for active play
- Easy weight loss: dogs lose weight without excessively reducing portion sizes
- Naturally works with pet's metabolism for easy and effective weight loss
- Transformative food that dogs absolutely love
Consult with your vet to make sure Prescription Diet Metabolic is the right food for your dog
Ingredients:
Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Soybean Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Tomato Pomace, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Chicken Fat, Flaxseed, Coconut Oil, Lactic Acid, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, Lipoic Acid, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors
Nutritional Analysis:
Caloric Content: 3124 kcal/kg 257 kcal/cup†
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
| Protein | 28 % |
| Fat | 11.7 % |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 40.6 % |
| Crude Fiber | 13.6 % |
| Calcium | 1.05 % |
| Phosphorus | 0.76 % |
| Potassium | 0.81 % |
| Sodium | 0.3 % |
| Magnesium | 0.139 % |
| Vitamin C | 209 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 1093 IU/kg |
| Carnitine | 337.3 ppm |
References
¹The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of this product contains the following oz. by weight: 2.9
Feeding Guidelines:
Ask your veterinarian for specific feeding instructions for your pet. Please see package for complete feeding instructions.
Daily Feeding Recommendations are only a guide and a place to start. Grams are the most accurate form of measurement; cups are estimated from grams.
New to this food? Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food for 7 days or more.
Keep fresh water available at all times! Your pet's nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup.
| Ideal Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs) | Amount per Day - cups (grams)Weight Loss | Amount per Day - cups (grams)Adult Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 lbs (2.3 kg) | 1/2 cup (40g) | 3/4 cup (60g) |
| 10 lbs (4.5 kg) | 7/8 cup (70g) | 1 3/8 cups (115g) |
| 15 lbs (6.8 kg) | 1 1/8 cups (90g) | 1 7/8 cups (155g) |
| 20 lbs (9.1 kg) | 1 1/2 cups (125g) | 2 1/4 cups (185g) |
| 30 lbs (14 kg) | 2 cups (165g) | 3 cups (245g) |
| 40 lbs (18 kg) | 2 1/3 cups (190g) | 3 3/4 cups (310g) |
| 50 lbs (23 kg) | 2 3/4 cups (225g) | 4 1/2 cups (370g) |
| 60 lbs (27 kg) | 3 1/4 cups (265g) | 5 1/4 cups (430g) |
| 70 lbs (32 kg) | 3 2/3 cups (300g) | 5 3/4 cups (475g) |
| 80 lbs (36 kg) | 4 cups (330g) | 6 1/2 cups (535g) |
| 100 lbs (45 kg) | 4 3/4 cups (390g) | 7 2/3 cups (630g) |
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 5 1/2 cups (450g) | 8 3/4 cups (720g) |
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Chicken Flavour provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.
Hill's Prescription Diet
Hill’s Prescription Diet has combined the expertise of more than 220 veterinarians, scientists and pet nutritionists to deliver the best nutrition-based solutions that help you recapture a normal, vibrant life together.
Alongside your veterinarian’s recommendation, the Hill’s Prescription Diet range can help support your pet’s weight, mobility, kidney, digestive, urinary or skin and coat health.
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100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
At Hill’s, we’re dedicated to making foods your pet will love. If you’re not satisfied for any reason with a product purchased from one of our authorised sellers, simply return the unused portion to the place of purchase for your money back or a replacement product.
Developed by a team
of PhD nutritionists
and veterinarians.
Nutrition clinically tested for a range of conditions unique to each pet.
Available in both dry & wet for added variety.
Check with your vet before making changes to your pet's diet.
We all want our pets to be healthy, but if your vet identifies specialised nutritional needs for your dog, you can rely on Hill’s Prescription Diet foods to help you care for them with every bite.
Every food is formulated with innovative nutritional science to help your dog get back to living their best life, no matter what condition your dog is facing.
BIOLOGY-BASED
NUTRITION
CLINICALLY TESTED NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS TO HELP TRANSFORM YOUR DOG'S LIFE
DENTAL
Clinically proven nutrition to reduce plaque, stain & tartar buildup
JOINT
Clinically proven nutrition to support your dog's ability to run, walk and jump
WEIGHT
Nutrition specially formulated to support healthy weight loss and maintenance
URINARY
Clinical nutrition specifically formulated to support your pet's urinary health
GI
Clinical nutrition to help promote growth of beneficial gut bacteria and improve stool quality and digestive health
Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Based on 3 customer ratings
"The best"
Posted byBarbaraon27th Apr 2025Great service quick delivery and affordable, my boy has lost weight eating these and will be in maintenance mode soon. Great product
"So fast, reliable and affordable!"
Posted byJennyon29th Jan 2024Thanks guys for making pet food more affordable! My fur baby requires this specific diet and it is so pricey from my local vet stores. You make sourcing this so easy and delivery is sooooo fast!! It's almost like I just popped into the shop!
"Great food "
Posted byLennoxon25th Jun 2022Awesome weight loss option, easy change over and he loves the taste!
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