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Hill's Prescription Diet
Metabolic Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food
AVAILABLE SIZES
7.7lb, 17.6lb, 27.5lb
FLAVOR
Chicken Flavor
#1 US VETERINARIAN
RECOMMENDED
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Weight Management
Just like the human epidemic, almost 50% of the pet population is overweight. Even a little extra weight can impact the pets 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 dog's weight management. In fact, 88% of pets lost weight at home in 2 months with the nutrition of Metabolic.
How it works:
- A synergistic blend of ingredients
- Unique fiber blend from fruits and vegetables
- With lamb meal & rice for sensitive stomachs
How it helps:
- Naturally works with your pet's unique metabolism
- Helps avoid weight regain after weight loss
- Helps your pet feel full & satisfied between meals
- Helps promote healthy digestion
Additional info:
Hill's® Prescription Diet® Metabolic Canine provides all the nutrition your dog needs during weight loss and maintenance. Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how our Prescription Diet® foods can help your dog to continue to enjoy a happy and active life.
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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 (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
Weight Control
| Ideal Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs) | Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Weight loss | Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Adult maintenance |
| 5 (2,3) | 1/2 (40) | 3/4 (60) |
| 10 (4,5) | 7/8 (70) | 1 3/8 (115) |
| 15 (6,8) | 1 1/8 (90) | 1 7/8 (155) |
| 20 (9,1) | 1 1/2 (125) | 2 1/4 (185) |
| 30 (14) | 2 (165) | 3 (245) |
| 40 (18) | 2 1/3 (190) | 3 3/4 (310) |
| 50 (23) | 2 3/4 (225) | 4 1/2 (370) |
| 60 (27) | 3 1/4 (265) | 5 1/4 (430) |
| 70 (32) | 3 2/3 (300) | 5 3/4 (475) |
| 80 (36) | 4 (330) | 6 1/2 (535) |
| 100 (45) | 4 3/4 (390) | 7 2/3 (630) |
| 120 (54) | 5 1/2 (450) | 8 3/4 (720) |
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Chicken Flavor Dog Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
For best results & safety practices:
- Gradually transition to your pet's new food over a 7 day period.
- Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry food, canned food and treats.
- Keep fresh water available at all times.
- Have your veterinarian monitor your pet's condition.
- To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.
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3124 kcal/kg (257 kcal/cup†)
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
| Protein | 28 % |
| Fat | 11.7 % |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 40.5 % |
| Crude Fiber | 13.6 % |
| Calcium | 1.05 % |
| Phosphorus | 0.76 % |
| Potassium | 0.81 % |
| Sodium | 0.3 % |
| Magnesium | 0.139 % |
| Vitamin C | 209 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 1093 IU/kg |
| Total Omega-3 FA | 0.76 % |
| Total Omega-6 FA | 2.39 % |
References
1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Metabolic Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food contains 2.9 oz. by weight.
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