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

Clinically Proven Metabolic Weight Management Food for Overweight Adult Cats

Product Description

Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight Management Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food is clinically proven prescription nutrition designed to help overweight cats lose weight and maintain it by naturally waking up their metabolism. Rather than simply cutting calories, it triggers the cat's own fat-burning ability to stop weight from coming back. A proprietary fiber blend helps cats stay satisfied between meals, keeping hunger and food-seeking behavior in check. In a clinical study, 88% of pets lost weight at home in just 2 months. This formula also creates a urinary environment that cuts down the risk of struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation, covering both weight management and urinary health in one food.

Benefits

• Clinically Proven: In clinical studies, 88% of cats fed Metabolic nutrition lost weight at home within 2 months, making it one of the most evidence-supported feline weight loss diets available.
• Activates Metabolism: Instead of just cutting calories, this formula wakes up your cat's natural fat-burning metabolism, helping them shed weight more effectively and naturally.
• Prevents Weight Regain: The Metabolic formula works alongside the cat's metabolism to break the common cycle of weight coming back after initial loss, supporting healthy long-term weight maintenance.
• Keeps Cats Feeling Full Between Meals: A unique blend of dietary fibers helps promote satiety and reduces food-seeking behavior and hunger between feedings, making the weight loss process more comfortable.
• Supports Urinary Crystal Prevention: This formula features S+OXSHIELD technology, which supports a urinary environment that lowers the risk of both struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation at the same time.
• Keeps Cats Playful and Active: By stimulating fat metabolism and supporting lean muscle, this food helps maintain energy, playfulness, and activity levels even during active weight loss.
• Complete and Balanced for Lifelong Feeding: This food is AAFCO substantiated for adult cat maintenance and provides complete, balanced daily nutrition across both the weight loss and maintenance phases.
• US Veterinarians' No. 1 Recommended Brand: Hill's Prescription Diet is recommended by more US veterinarians than any other therapeutic pet food brand, backed by decades of nutritional science and clinical research.

Ingredients

Chicken By-Product Meal, Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Coconut Oil, Pork Fat, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Carrots, DL-Methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, L-Carnitine, Minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

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How to Use

Directions for Use

• Veterinary Prescription Required: This is a prescription therapeutic diet that requires a valid veterinary prescription; only feed under veterinary supervision and guidance.
• Feed Exclusively for Best Results: For maximum weight loss benefit, feed Metabolic exclusively as your cat's sole diet; dry and wet Metabolic formulas can be combined as directed by your veterinarian.
• Transition Gradually: When introducing Metabolic for the first time, gradually mix more of the new food with less of the old food over 7 days to help avoid digestive upset.
• Ask Your Vet for Specific Daily Amounts: Daily feeding recommendations on the packaging are a starting guide only; your veterinarian will advise on the correct daily amount based on your cat's current weight, target weight, and body condition.
• Adjust Portions to Track Weight Progress: Monitor your cat's weight regularly and adjust feeding amounts as needed throughout the weight loss phase; consult your vet before making any changes.
• Keep Fresh Water Available at All Times: Always provide clean, fresh water alongside the food to support hydration, digestion, and urinary health during the weight management process.
• Regular Vet Checkups Are Recommended: Schedule regular veterinary visits throughout the weight loss program to monitor your cat's health, body condition, and adjust the feeding plan as needed.

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

Additional Information

Precautions

• For Overweight or Obese Adult Cats Only: This food is made for overweight or obese adult cats. Do not feed it to kittens, pregnant cats, or cats already at a healthy weight without first consulting your vet.
• Do Not Feed to Other Pets: Only feed this prescription food to the cat for whom it has been specifically prescribed; do not offer it to other cats or dogs in the household without veterinary authorization.
• Limit Treats and Additional Foods: Feeding extra treats or non-Metabolic foods alongside this prescription diet can undermine the intended caloric and metabolic management goals; minimize additional food unless specifically approved by your vet.
• Monitor Weight Loss Rate: Cats should not lose weight too rapidly; if your cat is losing more than the recommended amount per week, consult your veterinarian to adjust portions, as rapid weight loss can cause serious health issues.
• Keep Packaging Out of Reach: To prevent suffocation, always keep the food bag and packaging out of reach of cats and children.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Adjustment Period: Some cats may experience temporary stool changes or mild digestive upset during the initial dietary transition period.
• Increased Food-Seeking Behavior: Overweight cats transitioning to a calorie-controlled diet may initially show increased hunger or food-seeking behavior between meals.
• Rapid Weight Loss Risk: Losing weight too quickly can cause serious health complications; contact your vet if your cat's weight drops faster than recommended.
• Reduced Appetite: Some cats may temporarily show reduced interest in eating when first introduced to this new prescription diet formula.

Storage Information

• Store in a Cool, Dry Place: Properly seal the bag and Always keep the bag sealed and pick a cool, dry storage spot that stays away from sunlight, moisture, and heat to protect the food's freshness and nutrition.
• Contains Mixed Tocopherols for Freshness: This food is naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols to help maintain quality and freshness after the bag is opened.
• Reseal After Each Use: Always reseal the bag tightly after each feeding to protect the food from air, moisture, and pests between servings.

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 Prescription Diet Metabolic help cats lose weight differently than a regular low-calorie food?

Ans: Unlike conventional low-calorie diets that simply restrict food intake, Metabolic is formulated to activate a cat's natural fat-burning metabolism, making the body more efficient at burning stored fat. Its proprietary fiber blend also promotes satiety, reduces hunger, and helps prevent weight regain after loss — addressing the metabolic root cause of obesity rather than just limiting calories.

Q2: How quickly can my overweight cat lose weight on Hill's Metabolic food?

Ans: Clinical studies showed that 88% of pets fed Metabolic nutrition lost weight at home within 2 months. However, results can vary depending on your cat's starting weight, activity level, and how closely the diet is followed. Your vet can set a specific weight loss goal and timeline suited to your cat.

Q3: Can I combine the Metabolic dry food with the Metabolic wet food for my cat?

Ans: Yes, Hill's recommends feeding only Metabolic-formula foods, and the dry and wet varieties can be combined or fed together. Mixing both formats can boost palatability and encourage your cat to drink more water, which benefits overweight cats. Check with your vet for the right daily combination and portion sizes.

Q4: Does Hill's Metabolic cat food also help with urinary health?

Ans: Yes. Along with weight management, this formula features Hill's S+OXSHIELD technology, which supports a urinary environment that lowers the risk of both struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation. This makes it especially helpful for cats that struggle with both weight issues and urinary problems.

Q5: Do I need a prescription to purchase Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic for my cat?

Ans: Yes. Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic is a therapeutic food that requires a valid vet prescription or authorization before purchase. Your vet must confirm that your cat is overweight or obese and recommend this diet as part of a supervised weight management plan.