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Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
For best results & safety practices:
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) |
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 as the extra weight can reduce play time, impact mobility and affect the lifelong general health of your dog. Maintaining ideal weight can help impact life expectancy by reducing risk of weight-related conditions.
Hill's nutritionists & veterinarians developed Prescription Diet Metabolic clinical nutrition specially formulated to help dogs lose weight and keep the lost weight off naturally working with their unique metabolism. This food helps metabolise fat and keeps them playful & active. Its unique blend of fiber helps keep dogs feeling full and reduces food hunger between meals.
In fact, 96% of dogs lost weight at home in 2 months when fed the nutrition of Metabolic. This dry food is made with chicken flavour and has an irresistible taste that dogs love.
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Dry Dog Food provides all the nutrition dogs need to lose and maintain weight by naturally working with their unique metabolism. 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. Mix wet & dry food for mealtime variety.
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
| Protein | 28 % |
| Fat | 11.7 % |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 40.6 % |
| 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 |
| Carnitine | 337.3 ppm |
Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of old food over a 7-day period.
We lead the way in several scientific fields to create the quality nutrition your pet deserves
After years of research, experts at Hill’s have determined the gut microbiome supports not only your pet’s digestive health but their overall health as well.
Whether it’s helping a pet burn fat rather than store it or helping older pets feel young again, it’s our consistent scientific approach that creates nutrition unlike any other pet food brand out there.
Prebiotics are what noursishes gut bacteria — and may influence the overall health and wellbeing of your pet. After years of research, experts at Hill’s have determined the gut microbiome affects not only your pet’s digestive health but their overall health as well.
Read why Hill's is the #1 U.S. veterinarian recommended* brand.
When it comes to your pet, your veterinarian is your best source of information and care. It’s their unbiased feedback that helps us maintain and refine our pet food formulas. Hill’s is U.S. veterinarians’ #1 recommended* brand. (*CM Research 2023, USA study)
Specially formulated to support dogs' weight loss, weight maintenance and joint health
Supports weight loss and maintenance
Healthy and delicious Metabolic dog treats help support weight loss and maintenance
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