DESCRIPTION
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 because that extra weight can reduce play time, impact mobility and affect the lifelong general health of your dog.
Hill's nutritionists & veterinarians developed Prescription Diet Metabolic clinical nutrition specially formulated to support your pet's weight management. In fact, 88% of pets lost weight at home in 2 months when fed the nutrition of Metabolic.
This dry food is made with chicken and has an irresistible taste that your dog will love.
How it helps:
- Naturally works with your dog's unique metabolism
- Helps avoid weight regain after weight loss
- Helps your dog feel full & satisfied between meals
- Supports vitality & holistic health
- S+OXSHIELD: Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals
How it works:
- A synergistic blend of ingredients and nutrients
- Unique fiber blend from fruits and vegetables
- Powerful antioxidants
Additional info:
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Dry Dog Food provides all the nutrition your dog needs during weight loss and maintenance. Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how our Prescription Diet foods can help your dog to continue to enjoy a happy and active life.
INGREDIENTS
Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Soybean Mill Run, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Pea Fiber, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Tomato Pomace, Chicken Liver Flavor, Pork Fat, Flaxseed, Coconut Oil, Pork Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Powdered Cellulose, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Carrots, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Lipoic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
FEEDING GUIDE
Ask your veterinarian for specific feeding instructions for your pet.
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.
For best results:
– Gradually transition to this new food for 7 days or more.
– Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry and wet foods.
– Keep fresh water available at all times.
– Have your veterinarian monitor your pet's condition.
– To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets & children.
Weight Control
| Ideal Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs) | Amount per Day - cups (gram) - Weight loss | Amount per Day - cups (gram) - Adult maintenance |
| 5 (2,3) | 1/2 (40) | 3/4 (60) |
| 10 (4,5) | 7/8 (70) | 1 1/3 (110) |
| 15 (6,8) | 1 1/8 (90) | 1 7/8 (155) |
| 20 (9,1) | 1 1/3 (110) | 2 1/4 (185) |
| 30 (13,6) | 2 (165) | 3 (245) |
| 40 (18) | 2 1/3 (190) | 3 3/4 (310) |
| 50 (23) | 2 3/4 (225) | 4 1/2 (370) |
| 60 (27) | 3 1/4 (265) | 5 1/4 (430) |
| 70 (32) | 3 2/3 (300) | 5 3/4 (475) |
| 80 (36) | 4 (330) | 6 1/3 (520) |
| 100 (45) | 4 3/4 (390) | 7 1/2 (615) |
| 120 (54) | 5 1/3 (440) | 8 2/3 (715) |
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's® Prescription Diet® Metabolic Canine provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.
AVERAGE NUTRIENT & CALORIC CONTENT
3157 kcal/kg (260 kcal/cup†)
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
| Protein | 28.4 % |
| Fat | 12.3 % |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 40.2 % |
| Crude Fiber | 12.8 % |
| Calcium | 0.97 % |
| Phosphorus | 0.74 % |
| Potassium | 0.85 % |
| Sodium | 0.35 % |
| Magnesium | 0.174 % |
| Vitamin C | 353 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 861 IU/kg |
| Carnitine | 300.1 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 Metabolic Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food contains 2.9 oz. by weight.
