Hill's Prescription Diet
Metabolic Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
AVAILABLE SIZES
6lb, 17.6lb
Supports weight loss and maintenance
PRIMARY PRODUCT
RECOMMENDATION
Weight Management
FLAVOR
Lamb Meal & Rice Formula
BREED SIZE
Small Breed, Medium Breed, Large Breed
FOOD FORM
Dry Food
LIFESTAGE
Adult, Senior
#1 VETERINARIAN
RECOMMENDED
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
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Just like the human obesity epidemic, over 55% of the pet population is overweight. Even a little extra weight can impact the pet's 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 pet's weight management. In fact, 88% of pets lost weight at home in 2 months when fed the nutrition of Metabolic.
This dry food is made with lamb meal & rice and has an irresistible taste that your dog will love.
How it helps:
- Naturally works with your dog's unique metabolism
- Helps avoid weight regain after weight loss
- Helps your dog feel full & satisfied between meals
- Supports vitality & holistic health
- S+OXSHIELD: Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals
How it works:
- A synergistic blend of ingredients and nutrients
- Unique fiber blend from fruits and vegetables
- Powerful antioxidants
Additional info:
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Dry Dog Food 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.
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, L-Lysine, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Pork Fat, Soybean Oil, Carrots, 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, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, 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.
Ask your veterinarian for specific feeding instructions for your pet.
Daily Feeding Recommendations are only a guide and a place to start.
Grams are the most accurate form of measurement; cups are estimated from grams.
For best results:
– Gradually transition to this new food for 7 days or more.
– Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry and wet foods.
– 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 & children.
Weight Management
| Ideal Weight of Dog | Weight Loss | Weight Control |
| 5 lb (2,3 kg) | 1/2 cup (40 g) | 3/4 cup (60 g) |
| 10 lb (4,5 kg) | 7/8 cup (70 g) | 1 3/8 cups (115 g) |
| 15 lb (6,8 kg) | 1 1/8 cups (90 g) | 1 7/8 cups (155 g) |
| 20 lb (9,1 kg) | 1 1/2 cups (125 g) | 2 1/4 cups (185 g) |
| 30 lb (14 kg) | 2 cups (165 g) | 3 cups (245 g) |
| 40 lb (18 kg) | 2 1/3 cups (190 g) | 3 3/4 cups (310 g) |
| 50 lb (23 kg) | 2 3/4 cups (225 g) | 4 1/2 cups (370 g) |
| 60 lb (27 kg) | 3 1/4 cups (265 g) | 5 1/4 cups (430 g) |
| 70 lb (32 kg) | 3 2/3 cups (300 g) | 5 3/4 cups (470 g) |
| 80 lb (36 kg) | 4 cups (330 g) | 6 1/2 cups (535 g) |
| 100 lb (45 kg) | 4 3/4 cups (390 g) | 7 2/3 cups (630 g) |
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's® Prescription Diet® Metabolic Canine Lamb Meal & Rice Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.
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3116 kcal/kg (256 kcal/cup†)
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
| Protein | 27 % |
| Fat | 12 % |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 41.2 % |
| Crude Fiber | 13.4 % |
| Calcium | 1.13 % |
| Phosphorus | 0.76 % |
| Potassium | 0.9 % |
| Sodium | 0.3 % |
| Iodine | 2 ppm |
| Vitamin C | 368 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 934 IU/kg |
| Carnitine | 335.5 ppm |
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 Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food contains 2.9 oz. by weight.
Dog SKUs:
- 4965
- 7048
- 2975
- 605142
- 10451
- 10450
- 605141
- 7038
- 7040
- 4966
- 10763
- 10765
- 10449
- 10452
- 7057
- 4968
- 4969
- 3388
- 7015
- 7016
- 7004
- 7003
- 10509
- 5403
- 10196
- 3396
- 3397
- 2697
- 10853
- 3399
- 3402
- 10086
- 7014
- 10128
- 7009
- 7006
- 7007
- 7011
Cat SKUs:
- 604707
- 10806
- 6173
- 10443
- 10448
- 603511
- 603517
- 10802
- 6610
- 10810
- 6612
- 6111
- 10766
- 10768
- 10769
- 10767
- 7400
- 10446
- 10444
- 604708
- 2974
- 10643
- 604706
- 4531
- 604693
- 4450
- 5364
- 604202
- 10858
- 603636
- 604351
- 4281
- 3403
- 3404
- 1958
- 10083
- 10082
- 9454
Ask your veterinarian for alternatives. For help transitioning to a new pet food, visit HillsPet.com/TransitionTips.
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