Supports weight loss and maintenance
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 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 canned food is made with chicken and has a ground texture with an irresistible taste that your dog will love.
flavoured with Chicken: Pork liver, maize, cellulose, rice, chicken (3%), dried tomato pomace, digest, dried egg whites, flaxseed, coconut oil, dried beet pulp, minerals, vitamins, dired carrots, trace elements and beta-carotene.
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.
Recommend feeding Prescription Diet dry food, canned food, and treats exclusively.
Determine the amount to feed based on the ideal weight rather than the current weight.
Gradually transition to the new food over a 7 day period.
Veterinary supervised exercise may be beneficial in combination with weight loss programs.
Weight Control
Ideal Weight of Dog - kgs Amount per Day - 13 oz (370 g) cans - Weight loss Amount per Day - 13 oz (370 g) cans - Weight Management
1 1/4 1/3
2 3/8 1/2
4 2/3 1
5 3/4 1
10 1 1/3 1 3/4
20 2 1/4 3
30 3 4 1/4
40 3 3/4 5 1/4
50 4 1/3 6 1/4
60 5 7
60+ 30 g per kg 45 g per kg
Weight loss Mixed Feeding Guide
Ideal Weight of Dog - kgs Amount per Day - 370 g cans Amount per Day - grams
1 0.25 + 0 g
2 0.25 + 15 g
4 0.5 + 15 g
5 0.5 + 25 g
10 1 + 30 g
20 1 + 115 g
30 1 + 190 g
40 1 + 260 g
50 2 + 230 g
60+ 2 + 50 g per 10 kgs
Weight Management Mixed Feeding Guide
Ideal Weight of Dog - kgs Amount per Day - 370 g cans Amount per Day - grams
1 0.25 + 5 g
2 0.25 + 30 g
4 0.5 + 40 g
5 0.5 + 55 g
10 1 + 80 g
20 1 + 200 g
30 2 + 210 g
40 2 + 310 g
50 2 + 400 g
60+ 2 + 81 g per 10 kgs
