Hill's Metabolic Canine
Hill's Metabolic Canine
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 Prescription Diet Metabolic clinical nutrition specially formulated to help dogs lose weight and keep the lost weight off naturally working with their unique metabolism. This food helps metabolise fat and keeps them playful & active. Its unique blend of fiber 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 flavour and has an irresistible taste that dogs love.
How it helps:
- 96% of dogs lost weight at home in 2 months
- Helps keep lost weight off and provides energy for active play
- Easy weight loss: dogs lose weight without excessively reducing portion sizes
- S+OXSHIELD: Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals
Additional info:
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Dry Dog Food provides all the nutrition dogs need to lose and maintain weight by naturally working with their unique metabolism. 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: 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, Beta-Carotene.
Weight Control
| Ideal Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs) | Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Weight loss | Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Adult maintenance |
| 5 (2,3) | 1/2 (40) | 3/4 (60) |
| 10 (4,5) | 7/8 (70) | 1 3/8 (115) |
| 15 (6,8) | 1 1/8 (90) | 1 7/8 (155) |
| 20 (9,1) | 1 1/2 (125) | 2 1/4 (185) |
| 30 (14) | 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 1/2 (535) |
| 100 (45) | 4 3/4 (390) | 7 2/3 (630) |
| 120 (54) | 5 1/2 (450) | 8 3/4 (720) |
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
For best results & safety practices:
- Gradually transition to your pet's new food over a 7 day period.
- Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry food, canned food and treats.
- 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 and children.
