Hill's® Prescription Diet® Metabolic Feline
Prescription Diet Metabolic pet food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help with weight loss and maintenance. Metabolic is clinically proven nutrition to naturally work with each cats unique metabolic response activating the bodys natural ability to burn excess body fat and affect calorie utilization. This reduces the need for clients to precisely measure the food to safely achieve weight loss success. In fact, 88% of pets lost weight at home in 2 months.
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Key Benefits
Prescription Diet Metabolic pet food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help with weight loss and maintenance. Metabolic is clinically proven nutrition to naturally work with each cats unique metabolic response activating the bodys natural ability to burn excess body fat and affect calorie utilization. This reduces the need for clients to precisely measure the food to safely achieve weight loss success. In fact, 88% of pets lost weight at home in 2 months.
These characteristics make Prescription Diet® Metabolic Feline veterinary exclusive pet food useful as a nutritional aid for improving energy metabolism in obese or overweight pets.
Proprietary bundle of synergistically effective nutrients High Provides appetite regulation, reduces inflammation and improves energy metabolism. Antioxidant bundle High Vitamins E, C, and Beta Carotene help defend cells against free radical oxidation and counteract inflammation Fiber High Soluble and insoluble fiber to trigger satiety, control appetite, and maintain gastrointestinal health. Carnitine High Helps cats burn fat while sparing lean muscle mass, resulting in more effective weight loss. Lysine High Helps metabolize fat for energy production and spare lean body mass. Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:
- Clinically proven to reduce body weight by 11% in 2 months
- The nutrition of Metabolic is clinically proven to work with each cats unique metabolic response activating the bodys natural ability to burn excess body fat and affect calorie utilization.1
- In an in-home feeding study 88% of pets experienced weight loss within 2 months.2
- Maintains effective and safe rate of up to 1-2% body weight loss weekly during weight loss period.2
Additional Info:
- 74% of clients/cat owners would recommend the Metabolic formula to their friends with overweight cats.2
- A complete portfolio of dry food, canned food, and treats are designed to work together to ensure safe and healthy weight loss and easy weight maintenance.
- Advanced weight management nutrition for multi-cat households
References:
- Clinically proven to reduce body weight by 11% in 2 months
- The nutrition of Metabolic is clinically proven to work with each cats unique metabolic response activating the bodys natural ability to burn excess body fat and affect calorie utilization.1
- In an in-home feeding study 88% of pets experienced weight loss within 2 months.2
- Maintains effective and safe rate of up to 1-2% body weight loss weekly during weight loss period.2
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Feeding Guide
How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.
- Recommend feeding Prescription Diet dry food, canned food, and treats exclusively.
- Determine the amount to feed based on the ideal weight rather than the current weight.
- Do not allow obese cats to consume less than 80% of recommended feeding amount. Fasting may increase the risk of hepatic lipidosis.
- Gradually transition to the new food over a 7 day period.
Weight Control
Ideal Weight of Cat Weight Loss Weight Control 6 lb (2,7 kg) 3/8 cup (35 g) 5/8 cup (55 g) 8 lb (3,6 kg) 1/2 cup (45 g) 3/4 cup (65 g) 10 lb (4,5 kg) 5/8 cup (55 g) 7/8 cup (75 g) 12 lb (5,4 kg) 2/3 cup (60 g) 1 cup (90 g) 14 lb (6,4 kg) 3/4 cup (65 g) 1 1/8 cups (100 g) 16 lb (7,3 kg) 7/8 cup (75 g) 1 1/4 cups (110 g) 18 lb (8,2 kg) 7/8 cup (75 g) 1 3/8 cups (120 g) -
Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Chicken By-Product Meal, Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Coconut Oil, Pork Fat, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Carrots, DL-Methionine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C) , Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, L-Carnitine, minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.
3381 kcal/kg (297 kcal/cup†)
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalProtein 36.4 38.7 10.8 g / 100 kcal Fat 12.5 13.3 3.7 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 9.2 9.8 2.7 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 29.8 31.7 8.8 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.98 1.04 290 mg / 100 kcal Phosphorous 0.78 0.83 232 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.30 0.32 89 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.70 0.75 207 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.095 0.101 28 mg / 100 kcal Taurine 0.35 0.37 104 mg / 100 kcal Carnitine 845.8 ppm 899.8 ppm 25.02 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin C 135 ppm 144 ppm 4.00 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin E 928 IU/kg 988 IU/kg 27.46 IU / 100 kcal