Dual-Action Weight Loss and Joint Care Tuna Stew in Convenient Pouches for Overweight Dogs

Product Description

Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic + j/d Mobility Carrots & Tuna Stew Wet Dog Food tackles two real problems at once: excess weight and stiff, painful joints. Real tuna, pork liver, carrots, spinach, and rice come together in a hearty gravy. Omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine, and chondroitin protect joint cartilage, while the metabolic formula works with your dog's natural fat-burning ability to support steady, lasting weight loss.

Benefits

• Faster Joint Recovery: 82% of dogs moved better in just 21 days, walking, running, and climbing stairs with less struggle.
• Burns Fat Naturally: Works with your dog's own metabolism to burn stored fat rather than just cutting calories drastically.
• Omega-3 Joint Care: Fish oil-derived omega-3 fatty acids directly feed joint cartilage, supporting easier movement in dogs with arthritis.
• Cartilage Structure Support: Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate protect joint cartilage and slow breakdown in dogs dealing with ongoing arthritis.
• Keeps Weight Off Long-Term: The metabolic formula adjusts your dog's metabolism naturally, helping maintain lost weight without the typical rebound effect.
• Fullness Between Meals: A fiber blend of cellulose, flaxseed, and tomato pomace keeps dogs satisfied without the urge to overeat.

Ingredients

Water, Pork Liver, Carrots, Powdered Cellulose, Spinach, Corn Starch, Tuna, Flaxseed, Egg Whites, Dried Tomato Pomace, Fish Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Rice, Potassium Alginate, Wheat Gluten, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Coconut Oil, Calcium Chloride, Guar Gum, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), DL-Methionine, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Lipoic Acid, Monosodium Phosphate, L-Lysine, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Chondroitin Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate).

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How to Use

Directions for Use

• Prescription Required: This is a therapeutic diet available only with a valid vet prescription and must remain under ongoing veterinary supervision.
• Exclusive Feeding Only: Serve Metabolic + j/d as the complete diet. Wet and dry formats can be used together, but no non-prescription food should be added alongside.
• Seven-Day Diet Transition: Shift gradually over at least seven days by slowly increasing the new food while reducing the old, keeping digestion smooth throughout.
• Target Weight Portioning: Portions are calculated against your dog's ideal body weight, not current weight. Your vet will set this, as it's the clinically sound basis for effective weight loss.
• Vet-Guided Activity Plan: Pairing this diet with appropriate exercise can support better outcomes. Ask your vet what activity level is right for your dog during this program.
• Discard Uneaten Wet Food: Wet food left out beyond four hours at room temperature should be thrown away. Bacterial growth sets in quickly, making it unsafe to leave longer.
• Maintain Hydration: Keep clean, fresh water available at all times. Good hydration supports joint function and general health throughout weight management.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Puppies and Breeding Dogs: This formula is not appropriate for puppies or for dogs that are pregnant or nursing. Your vet can point you toward a more suitable option.
• Overweight Dogs Only: This diet targets adult dogs dealing with both weight gain and joint problems. Lean or healthy dogs should not receive it without a vet's specific recommendation.
• Single-Pet Use: This prescription was written for one specific dog. Other animals in the home require their own veterinary assessment before this food can be considered for them.
• Track Progress Regularly: Weight loss rate, body condition, and joint mobility all need to be checked at regular vet visits to confirm the diet is doing its job on both fronts.
• Safe Storage Always: Pouches and packaging should be stored well away from pets and children at all times, reducing the risk of accidental ingestion or suffocation.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Adjustment Period: Loose stools or mild stomach upset can occur in the first few days as your dog's gut adapts to the new formula.
• Increased Hunger Between Meals: Before the satiety fiber fully kicks in, some dogs get restless or start searching for extra food between meals during the early transition phase.
• Rapid Weight Loss Risk: Weight should come off gradually. Muscle loss becomes a real concern if the rate exceeds 1–2% of body weight per week, so contact your vet if loss seems too fast.
• Initial Appetite Changes: A few dogs take time to accept a new food. Switching gradually over seven days rather than changing abruptly tends to make the adjustment much smoother.

Storage Information

• Unopened Pouch Storage: Until you're ready to open a pouch, store it somewhere with stable, moderate temperature and no exposure to heat or light.
• Refrigerate After Opening: Any unused portion left in an opened pouch should be covered and refrigerated. It stays good for five to seven days.
• Discard Uneaten Food: Four hours at room temperature is the limit for wet food left in the bowl. Beyond that, bacterial growth makes it unsafe to serve.
• Do Not Freeze: Freezing is not suitable for this product. It alters the texture and degrades the nutritional quality of the stew, regardless of whether the pouch has been opened.
• Satisfaction Guaranteed: If this product doesn't meet your expectations, take the unused portion back to where you purchased it for a full refund or a replacement.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy. 

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How does Hill's Metabolic + j/d Carrots & Tuna Stew address both weight and joint health at the same time?

Ans: This formula combines the Metabolic weight management system — which activates fat-burning metabolism and uses a fiber blend for satiety — with j/d joint care nutrition that delivers high-level omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil plus glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to nourish joint cartilage and improve mobility. Both systems work concurrently in every pouch.

Q2: How quickly can I expect results for both weight loss and joint mobility on this formula?

Ans: Clinical studies show that 88% of pets lost weight within 2 months on Metabolic nutrition, at a safe rate of up to 1–2% body weight per week. Separately, 82% of dogs fed this nutrition showed measurable improvement in joint mobility in as little as 21 days, as measured by peak vertical force analysis.

Q3: What is the advantage of the 2.8 oz pouch format over the 12.5 oz can?

Ans: The 2.8 oz pouch delivers the same Metabolic + j/d therapeutic nutrition in an individually pre-portioned, single-serve format. It offers precise portion control without the need to measure or store leftovers, making it ideal for smaller dogs, multi-feeding schedules, or owners who prefer a convenient, mess-free serving format during long-term weight and joint management.

Q4: Can I mix the Carrots & Tuna Stew pouches with the Metabolic + j/d dry dog food?

Ans: Yes. The dry and wet Metabolic + j/d formulas are designed to work together and can be combined or fed concurrently. Mixing both formats increases palatability, boosts fluid intake, and ensures variety during what is typically a long-term weight and joint management program. Confirm the appropriate daily combination with your veterinarian.

Q5: Why does this formula use tuna as a protein source instead of chicken?

Ans: Tuna provides a high-quality, lean marine protein alternative that also contributes to the formula's high omega-3 fatty acid content. Dogs that have been on long-term chicken-based diets or who have preferences for fish-based flavors may find the Carrots & Tuna Stew more palatable, which helps ensure consistent food intake during long-term weight and joint management.

Q6: Should I also incorporate exercise into my dog's weight and joint management program?

Ans: Hill's does recommend incorporating exercise into this program, but only under veterinary guidance and only where it's appropriate for the individual dog. There's a practical reason for this: less body weight means less pressure on damaged or inflamed joints, and some controlled movement helps keep muscles from weakening during the weight loss period. What that looks like in practice varies. Your vet will advise on the type of activity, how often, and at what level of effort, based on where your dog is right now physically.

Q7: Do I need a prescription to buy Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic + j/d Carrots & Tuna Stew pouches?

Ans: Yes. This is a therapeutic prescription food requiring a valid veterinary prescription before purchase. Your veterinarian must confirm that your dog is overweight and has concurrent joint or mobility challenges before recommending this dual-action diet as part of a supervised management program.