Hills Prescription Diet Canine Metabolic Weight Loss And Maintenance Chicken Dry Dog Food
It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before and during the use of this product in order to determine the needs of your dog
- Prescribed by veterinarians for the nutritional support of overweight or obese dogs to ensure safe weight loss and healthy weight maintenance
- Works with your dog's unique metabolic response to help burn body fat and improve energy metabolism
- Clinical studies have shown that 96% of dogs lost weight within 2 months when fed this diet
- It has also been proven to decrease body weight by 13% in 2 months
- The proprietary blend of synergistic ingredients regulates appetite, eases inflammation and improves your dog's metabolic response
- The soluble and insoluble fibres work to control hunger, promotes satiety, and supports gastrointestinal health
- Rich in antioxidants to fight free radicals in the body and promote a strong immune system
- High L-carnitine and lysine levels help to metabolise fat into energy, while promoting lean muscle maintenance
- S/O Index - creates a urinary environemnt that reduces the risk of struvite and calcium oxalate crystal development
Indications
Primary Indications:
- Weight loss
- Weight maintenance (obese-prone or post weight loss)
- Diabetes in obese dogs
- Hypothyroidism
- Cushing's syndrome
Other Indications:
- Diabetes in normal weight or mildly overweight dogs
Contraindications
- Growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs
Old Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Soybean Mill Run, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Pea Fiber, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Tomato Pomace, Chicken Liver Flavor, Pork Fat, Flaxseed, Coconut Oil, Pork Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Powdered Cellulose, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Carrots, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Lipoic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 24%, Crude Fat (min) 9%, Crude Fibre (max) 15%, Moisture (max) 10%, Calcium (min) 0.6%, Phosphorus (min) 0.55%, Vitamin E (min) 540 IU/kg, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (min) 115mg/kg
Calorie Content
3157 kcal/kg (260 kcal/cup)
New Nutritional Information
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.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 24%, Crude Fat (min) 9%, Crude Fibre (max) 15%, Moisture (max) 10%
Calorie Content
3124 kcal ME/kg or 257 kcal ME/cup
If you receive the new bag, it is recommended to transition your dog to the new formula over a period of 7-10 days
Feeding Directions
- It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use and during the period of use.
- Individual requirements will vary depending on pre-existing nutritional status and medical condition.
- Consult with the treating veterinarian to establish a feeding guide for the individual patient
- Grams are the most accurate form of measurement; cups are estimated from grams
- If feeding this food for the first time, mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food for 7 days or more
- Keep fresh water available at all times
- Your pet's nutritional needs may change as they age - ask your vet at every check-up
- If you receive the new bag, it is recommended to transition your dog to the new formula over a period of 7-10 days
Old Feeding Guide
|
Ideal |
Weight Loss |
Weight Control |
||
|
Cups |
Grams |
Cups |
Grams |
|
|
2.3 kg |
½ |
40 |
¾ |
60 |
|
4.5 kg |
⅞ |
70 |
1 ⅓ |
110 |
|
6.8 kg |
1 ⅛ |
90 |
1 ⅞ |
155 |
|
9.1 kg |
1 ⅓ |
110 |
2 ¼ |
185 |
|
14 kg |
2 |
165 |
3 |
245 |
|
18 kg |
2 ⅓ |
190 |
3 ¾ |
310 |
|
23 kg |
2 ¾ |
225 |
4 ½ |
370 |
|
27 kg |
3 ¼ |
265 |
5 ¼ |
430 |
|
32 kg |
3 ⅔ |
300 |
5 ¾ |
475 |
|
36 kg |
4 |
330 |
6 ⅓ |
520 |
|
45 kg |
4 ¾ |
390 |
7 ½ |
615 |
|
54 kg |
5 ⅓ |
440 |
8 ⅔ |
715 |
New Feeding Guide
|
Ideal |
Weight Loss |
Weight Maintenance |
||
|
Cups |
Grams |
Cups |
Grams |
|
|
2.3 kg |
½ |
40 |
¾ |
60 |
|
4.5 kg |
⅞ |
70 |
1 ⅜ |
115 |
|
6.8 kg |
1 ⅛ |
90 |
1 ⅞ |
155 |
|
9.1 kg |
1 ½ |
125 |
2 ¼ |
185 |
|
14 kg |
2 |
165 |
3 |
245 |
|
18 kg |
2 ⅓ |
190 |
3 ¾ |
310 |
|
23 kg |
2 ¾ |
225 |
4 ½ |
370 |
|
27 kg |
3 ¼ |
265 |
5 ¼ |
430 |
|
32 kg |
3 ⅔ |
300 |
5 ¾ |
475 |
|
36 kg |
4 |
330 |
6 ½ |
535 |
|
45 kg |
4 ¾ |
390 |
7 ⅔ |
630 |
|
54 kg |
5 ½ |
450 |
8 ¾ |
720 |