Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight Management Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food

Weight Management Nutrition for Adult Dogs

Product Description

Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food is carefully developed to support safe weight loss in adult dogs while helping them maintain a healthy and balanced body condition over time. It aligns with your dog’s individual metabolism to encourage natural fat burning while keeping them satisfied between meals. This balanced formula is designed to support energy levels, mobility, and overall health, especially when used under the guidance of a veterinarian.

Benefits

• Fat Burning Ability: Encourages the body to burn fat efficiently while maintaining lean muscle.
• Metabolism Support: Activates your dog’s natural metabolism to promote effective weight loss and long-term weight control.
• Fullness Satisfaction: A unique fiber blend helps dogs feel full longer and reduces hunger between meals.
• Clinically Proven Results: Nutrition has been shown to help most dogs lose weight within two months at home.
• Weight Maintenance: Helps prevent weight regain while supporting active play and overall health.
• Urinary Care Support: Formulated to reduce the risk of struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation.

Variants

7.7 lb

17.6 lb

27.5 lb

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, Choline Chloride, Minerals, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

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How to Use

Recommended-Usage Chart

Directions for Use

• Veterinary Supervision: Use this prescription diet under veterinary guidance for safe and effective weight management support.
• Gradual Transition: Gradually introduce the new food over at least seven days to help avoid digestive upset.
• Exclusive Feeding: feed only the prescribed diet without mixing in other foods for the best weight management results.
• Regular Monitoring: Schedule routine veterinary checkups to track progress and adjust feeding amounts as needed.

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

• Prescription Requirement: Use this diet only under the guidance of your vet to make sure it's the perfect fit for your dog's condition.
• Pet Monitoring: Monitor your dog’s weight and condition regularly to ensure healthy and consistent progress.
• Avoid Overfeeding: Giving your dog more food than recommended can slow down their weight loss journey and make the diet less effective.
• Proper Transitioning: Sudden dietary changes may cause digestive upset, so a gradual transition is strongly recommended.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Adjustments: As your dog transitions to a new diet, you might see some mild changes in their digestion, such as different stool patterns.
• Changes in Appetite: It’s possible for your dog to feel less hungry between meals, which can be attributed to the fiber blend that promotes a feeling of fullness.
• More Thirsty: Some dogs may also show a slight increase in their water intake because of the dietary fiber content.

Storage Information

• Keep Dry Place: Store the food in a cool, dry place to keep its freshness and nutritional value intact.
• Safe Storage: Keep packaging away from pets and children's reach to prevent accidental ingestion or suffocation risk.
• Seal Properly: Keep the bag tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture and contamination.

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: Is Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic suitable for all dogs?

Ans: This food is specially designed for adult overweight dogs or at risk of gaining weight. It's important to use it only under the guidance of a veterinarian to make sure it suits your dog's health needs. It's not suitable for puppies or dogs with other medical issues.

Q2: How long does it take for dogs to lose weight on this diet?

Ans: Many dogs experienced significant weight loss within two months when fed under veterinary supervision as per the clinical studies. However, results can vary based on your dog’s initial weight, how closely feeding guidelines are followed, and consistent veterinary checkups to track progress.

Q3: Can I mix this food with other dog foods?

Ans: For optimal results, this prescription diet should be fed exclusively without mixing with other foods. Combining it with regular food may reduce its effectiveness in supporting weight loss and metabolic activation, which are key to achieving desired health outcomes.

Q4: What makes this food help dogs feel full?

Ans: This formula is packed with easily digestible ingredients and features a unique ActivBiome+ prebiotic fiber blend that helps support the good bacteria in a dog’s gut. It’s designed to enhance nutrient absorption, encourage healthy stool formation, and effectively manage any digestive discomfort.

Q5: Does this diet support any other health benefits?

Ans: Yes, it assists with weight management and also incorporates S+OXSHIELD technology. This innovative feature helps support urinary health by minimizing the risk of struvite and calcium oxalate crystals forming, and it also helps your dog’s overall well-being alongside effective weight management.