18% lower calories vs. Science Diet Large Breed Adult
18% lower calories vs. Science Diet Adult
Supports healthy immune system, digestion, lean muscle & beautiful coat
Healthy digestion for easy litter box clean-up
20% lower calories vs. Hill's Science Diet Adult
Clinically proven kibble technology to reduce plaque & tartar build-up
Discover why water is the most important nutrient for your dog or cat to live a healthy life. Find out how much water your pet should consume each day.
Learn about DHA, Docosahexaenoic Acid, a natural omega-3 fatty acid that is essential in the development of the brain and nervous system in cats & dogs.
Understand the importance of antioxidants in your dog or cat's food, and how they can help protect your pet and keep them healthy.
Food Form
Flavor
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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:
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 by activating their unique metabolism. This food stimulates dog's natural ability to burn fat and keep 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 flavor and has an irresistible taste that dogs love.
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Dry Dog Food provides all the nutrition dogs needs to lose and maintain weight by activating 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.
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 |
¹The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
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 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.
18% lower calories vs. Science Diet Large Breed Adult
Supports healthy joints, immune system, digestion, lean muscle & beautiful coat
Supports healthy immune system, digestion, lean muscle & beautiful coat
Clinical nutrition specially formulated to help manage environmental & food sensitivities in dogs
Clinically proven to improve your dog’s ability to run, walk and jump in as little as 21 days
Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Dog Dry Food is clinically proven nutrition to reduce plaque, stain & tartar buildup and cleans right up to the gum line. It works like a toothbrush, dental floss and mouthwash all in one and is formulated as a complete and balanced nutritional solution for your dog's daily health regimen. Exclusive feeding of Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Dog Dry Food has been shown to be more effective than toothbrushing.
Hill’s Science Diet provides science-led nutrition to support pets’ ever-changing needs. Our portfolio also includes specialized nutrition for pets’ weight, skin, stomach and more.