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 cat.
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 cat will love.
How it helps:
- Naturally works with your cat's unique metabolism
- Helps avoid weight regain after weight loss
- Helps your cat 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
- Unique fiber blend from fruits and vegetables
- Powerful antioxidants
Additional info:
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Dry Cat Food provides all the nutrition your cat needs during weight loss and maintenance. Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how our Prescription Diet foods can help your cat to continue to enjoy a happy and active life.
INGREDIENTS
Chicken By-Product Meal, Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Coconut Oil, Pork Fat, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Carrots, DL-Methionine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, L-Carnitine, minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
FEEDING GUIDE
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
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 Cat | Weight Loss | Weight Control |
| 6 lb (2,7 kg) | 3/8 cup (35 g) | 5/8 cup (55 g) |
| 8 lb (3,6 kg) | 1/2 cup (45 g) | 3/4 cup (65 g) |
| 10 lb (4,5 kg) | 5/8 cup (55 g) | 7/8 cup (75 g) |
| 12 lb (5,4 kg) | 2/3 cup (60 g) | 1 cup (90 g) |
| 14 lb (6,4 kg) | 3/4 cup (65 g) | 1 1/8 cups (100 g) |
| 16 lb (7,3 kg) | 7/8 cup (75 g) | 1 1/4 cups (110 g) |
| 18 lb (8,2 kg) | 7/8 cup (75 g) | 1 3/8 cups (120 g) |
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Feline provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult cats.
AVERAGE NUTRIENT & CALORIC CONTENT
3381 kcal/kg (297 kcal/cup†)
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
| Protein | 38.4 % |
| Fat | 13 % |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 32.4 % |
| Crude Fiber | 9.8 % |
| Calcium | 1.01 % |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 % |
| Potassium | 0.73 % |
| Sodium | 0.32 % |
| Magnesium | 0.098 % |
| Taurine | 0.37 % |
| Vitamin C | 153 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 993 IU/kg |
| Carnitine | 993.7 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 Cat Food contains 3.1 oz. by weight.
