Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight Management Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

Clinically Proven Lamb and Rice Weight Management Dry Food for Overweight Adult Dogs

Product Description

Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Lamb & Rice is a vet-prescribed dry food clinically proven to help overweight dogs lose weight and keep it off by naturally boosting their metabolism. Real lamb and rice offer a tasty alternative for dogs needing dietary variety. A fruit and vegetable fiber blend curbs hunger between meals, while L-carnitine, alpha-lipoic acid, and antioxidants support fat burning, muscle maintenance, and immune health.

Benefits

• Proven Weight Loss in 2 Months: In clinical studies, 88% of pets lost weight at home in just 2 months when fed Metabolic nutrition, making this one of the most evidence-supported weight management formulas available.
• Activates Natural Metabolism: Rather than simple calorie restriction, this formula activates a dog's unique fat-burning metabolism, enabling more natural, sustainable, and effective weight loss.
• Prevents Weight Regain: The metabolic formula is designed to help dogs avoid the common cycle of post-diet weight regain by naturally adjusting their metabolism to sustain the lost weight long-term.
• Unique Fiber Blend for Satiety: Fruit and vegetable fibers from tomato pomace, beet pulp, flaxseed, and carrots help dogs stay full and satisfied between feedings. 
• L-Carnitine for Fat Metabolism: Therapeutic L-carnitine helps convert stored fat into usable energy, supporting active fat burning while maintaining lean muscle mass throughout the weight loss process.
• Antioxidants Shield and Protect: Vitamins C, E, and alpha-lipoic acid work together to defend cells from damage and keep the immune system strong in overweight dogs.
• Lamb Meal and Rice for Dietary Variety: Lamb meal and rice provide a high-quality, easily digestible protein and carbohydrate combination that makes this formula a great alternative for dogs who have been on chicken-based diets.
• Lowers Urinary Crystal Risk: S+OXSHIELD helps maintain a healthy urinary environment, reducing the chance of both struvite and calcium oxalate crystals developing over time.

Ingredients

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

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How to Use

Directions for Use

• Prescription Required First: This is a therapeutic diet. You need a valid vet prescription before buying or feeding it.
• Feed This Diet Only: Feed Metabolic as the only diet. Adding other foods throws off the caloric balance and reduces how well the formula works.
• Switch Over 7 Days: Slowly increase the new food while reducing the old one over 7 days. This keeps digestion on track during the switch.
• Ask Your Vet for Amounts: The packaging gives you a starting point. Your vet will work out the right daily amount based on your dog's weight and condition.
• Adjust Portions Regularly: Weigh your dog and check body condition throughout the program. Change daily portions as your vet advises.
• Keep Water Available: Always have clean, fresh water out alongside meals. It supports hydration, digestion, and general health during weight management.
• Get Regular Vet Checkups: Visit your vet routinely to track weight loss, body condition, and your dog's overall health as the program progresses.

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

• For Overweight or Obese Adult Dogs Only: This food is formulated for adult dogs that are overweight or obese; do not feed to puppies or dogs at a healthy weight without veterinary guidance.
• Do Not Feed to Other Pets: Only feed this prescription food to the specific dog for whom it was prescribed; do not share with other dogs, cats, or animals without separate veterinary authorization.
• Limit Extra Treats and Non-Metabolic Foods: Feeding additional treats or non-prescription foods alongside this diet can undermine the caloric control and metabolic activation the formula is specifically designed to deliver.
• Monitor Weight Loss Rate: Dogs should not lose weight too rapidly; excessively fast weight loss can cause muscle wasting and other complications; contact your vet if weight drops faster than recommended.
• Keep Packaging Out of Reach: To prevent suffocation, always keep the food bag and packaging completely out of reach of pets and children at all times.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Adjustment Period: Some dogs may experience temporary changes in stool consistency or mild digestive discomfort when first transitioning to this new prescription lamb and rice formula.
• Hunger Between Meals: Dogs may seem hungrier than usual at first until the satiety fiber blend takes full effect.
• Too Fast Weight Loss: Very fast weight loss can cause muscle wasting. Monitor progress and consult your vet if needed.
• Slow Food Acceptance: Some dogs take time to accept new food. Switching gradually makes the adjustment much easier.

Storage Information

• Storage Tips: Store the bag sealed in a cool, dry spot. Keep it away from sunlight, heat, and moisture. This helps the food stay fresh and hold its nutritional value.
• Contains Mixed Tocopherols for Freshness: This food is naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols to help maintain its quality and freshness after the bag has been opened.
• Reseal After Each Use: Always reseal the bag tightly after every feeding to protect the food from moisture, air, and pests between servings.
• Keep Out of Reach: Keep this prescription food somewhere children and other pets cannot reach it. Accidental ingestion is a real risk, so storage location matters.

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 is Hill's Metabolic Lamb Meal & Rice different from the Metabolic Chicken Flavor formula?

Ans: Both formulas deliver the same clinically proven metabolic weight management nutrition, including the proprietary fiber blend, L-carnitine, and antioxidant system. The Lamb Meal & Rice formula uses lamb meal and brewers rice as the primary protein and carbohydrate sources, offering a palatable dietary variety option for dogs who have been on chicken-based formulas or simply prefer lamb.

Q2: How quickly can my overweight dog lose weight on Hill's Metabolic Lamb Meal & Rice?

Ans: In clinical studies, 88% of pets fed Metabolic nutrition lost weight at home in just 2 months. Individual results will depend on your dog's starting weight, activity level, how strictly the diet is followed, and whether supplemental treats or foods are avoided. Your veterinarian can establish a specific weight loss goal and timeline.

Q3: What role does L-carnitine play in Hill's Metabolic Lamb & Rice dry dog food?

Ans: L-carnitine occurs naturally in the body that helps carry fatty acids into cells so they can be used as fuel. This formula includes L-carnitine at therapeutic levels. That amount is enough to turn stored body fat into usable energy. So dogs lose weight without losing muscle, and they stay active through the whole process.

Q4: Does Hill's Metabolic Lamb & Rice dog food also help with urinary health?

Ans: Yes. In addition to weight management, this formula includes S+OXSHIELD technology, which promotes a urinary environment that reduces the risk of both struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation, making it a multi-benefit therapeutic food for overweight adult dogs with concurrent urinary health concerns.

Q5: Can I give my dog treats while feeding Hill's Metabolic Lamb Meal & Rice?

Ans: Treats are generally discouraged while on this diet, as extra calories from non-prescription foods can undermine the formula's weight loss effectiveness. If treats are needed for training or rewards, Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Dog Treats are specifically formulated to be compatible with this food. Always confirm treat amounts with your veterinarian.

Q6: Is Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Lamb Meal & Rice safe for dogs with sensitive stomachs?

Ans: This formula is not specifically formulated for sensitive digestion. While the highly digestible lamb meal and rice-based ingredients are generally well tolerated, dogs with specific food sensitivities or digestive conditions should have their veterinarian assess whether this formula is appropriate for their individual health needs before starting.

Q7: Do I need a prescription to purchase Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Lamb Meal & Rice for my dog?

Ans: Yes. This is a therapeutic prescription food requiring a valid veterinary prescription before purchase. Your veterinarian must confirm that your dog is overweight or obese and recommend this diet as part of a supervised long-term weight management program before it can be obtained.