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Hill's Prescription Diet
Metabolic Weight + j/d Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food
AVAILABLE SIZES
8.5lb, 24lb
Specially formulated to support dogs' weight loss, weight maintenance and joint health
PRIMARY PRODUCT
RECOMMENDATION
Weight Management, Joint Care
FLAVOR
Chicken Flavor
BREED SIZE
Small Breed, Medium Breed, Large Breed
FOOD FORM
Dry Food
LIFESTAGE
Adult, Senior
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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 Weight + j/d clinical nutrition specially formulated to support your pet's weight management and joint health. In fact, Metabolic Weight + j/d is clinically proven nutrition to help dogs naturally lose weight by activating their metabolism and improve mobility in as little as 21 days. This dry food has an irresistible chicken flavor that your dog will love.
How it helps:
- Nutrition proven to help dog lose weight in 2 months
- Supports your dog’s ability to run, walk and jump
- Helps keep lost weight off and provides energy for active play
How it works:
- Activates pet's metabolism for easy and effective weight loss
- Enriched with omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine & chondroitin sulfate
- Stimulate dog's natural ability to burn fat
Additional info:
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight + j/d Dry Dog Food provides all the nutrition dogs needs during weight loss and maintenance while improving their joint health. 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: Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Flaxseed, Soybean Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Powdered Cellulose, Wheat Gluten, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Oat Fiber, Fish Oil, Coconut Oil, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Carrots, Iodized Salt, Lipoic Acid, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Chondroitin Sulfate, 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 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 (45) | 2/3 (60) |
| 10 (4,5) | 3/4 (70) | 1 1/4 (115) |
| 15 (6,8) | 1 (90) | 1 5/8 (145) |
| 20 (9,1) | 1 1/4 (115) | 2 (180) |
| 30 (14) | 1 2/3 (150) | 2 3/4 (250) |
| 40 (18) | 2 (180) | 3 1/3 (300) |
| 50 (23) | 2 1/2 (225) | 4 (365) |
| 60 (27) | 2 3/4 (250) | 4 1/2 (410) |
| 70 (32) | 3 1/4 (295) | 5 (455) |
| 80 (36) | 3 1/2 (320) | 5 2/3 (515) |
| 100 (45) | 4 1/4 (385) | 6 2/3 (605) |
| 120 (54) | 4 3/4 (430) | 7 2/3 (695) |
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight + j/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.
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3223 kcal/kg (292 kcal/cup†)
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
| Protein | 28.5 % |
| Fat | 13.9 % |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 37.4 % |
| Crude Fiber | 13.9 % |
| Calcium | 0.95 % |
| Phosphorus | 0.72 % |
| Potassium | 0.99 % |
| Sodium | 0.38 % |
| Magnesium | 0.151 % |
| Vitamin C | 113 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 981 IU/kg |
| Total Omega-3 FA | 3.63 % |
| Total Omega-6 FA | 2.43 % |
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 Weight + j/d Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food contains 3.2 oz. by weight.
Dog SKUs:
- 4965
- 7048
- 2975
- 605142
- 10451
- 10450
- 605141
- 7038
- 7040
- 4966
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- 10765
- 10449
- 10452
- 7057
- 4968
- 4969
- 7015
- 7016
- 10509
- 2697
- 7009
- 7006
- 7007
- 7011
Cat SKUs:
- 604707
- 10806
- 6173
- 10443
- 10448
- 603517
- 10802
- 6610
- 10810
- 6612
- 6111
- 10766
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- 2974
- 10643
- 604706
- 4531
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- 4450
- 604202
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