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 irresistible stew has tasty bite-sized chunks in gravy and is made with wholesome ingredients like vegetables & chicken that your dog will love
KEY BENEFITS:
- A synergistic blend of ingredients
- Unique fiber blend from fruits and vegetables
- Powerful antioxidants
- 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
Suitable for: Weight loss. Weight maintenance (obese, prone or post weight loss). Diabetes in obese dogs. Hypothyroidism. Cushing's syndrome
Not Recommended for:
Growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs.
Please consult your vet for further information and guidance on what is best for your dog.
Contents: 12x 370g cans
Advisory
Fresh drinking water should always be available.
COMPOSITION: Meat and animal derivatives (chicken 3%), cereals, derivatives of vegetable origin, vegetables, eggs and egg derivatives, seeds, oils and fats, minerals.
ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS: Protein 6.7%, Fat content 2.9%, Crude fibre 3.4%, Crude ash 1.5%, Moisture 76.1%, Calcium 0.18%, Phosphorus 0.13%, Sodium 0.09%, Potassium 0.23%, Magnesium 0.03%; per kg: Vitamin A 27,629IU, Vitamin D3 230IU.
ADDITIVES PER KG: Nutritional additives: 3b103 (Iron) 10.5mg, 3b202 (Iodine) 0.3mg, 3b405 (Copper) 1.7mg, 3b502 (Manganese) 2.3mg, 3b603 (Zinc) 26.9mg. Metabolisable energy: 811 kcal/kg.
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 |
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 Cover and refrigerate unused portion