Hill's® Prescription Diet® Metabolic + Mobility Canine
Prescription Diet® Metabolic + Mobility Canine pet food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage your dog's weight and joint health. In fact, Metabolic + Mobility has clinically proven nutrition to improve mobility in as little as 21 days AND reduce body weight by 13% in 60 days.
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Key Benefits
Prescription Diet® Metabolic + Mobility Canine pet food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage your dog's weight and joint health. In fact, Metabolic + Mobility has clinically proven nutrition to improve mobility in as little as 21 days AND reduce body weight by 13% in 60 days.
These characteristics make Prescription Diet® Metabolic + Mobility Canine veterinary exclusive pet food useful as a nutritional aid for improving energy metabolism in obese or overweight dogs with arthritis.
Proprietary bundle of synergistically effective nutrients High Provides appetite regulation, reduces inflammation and improves energy metabolism. Antioxidant bundle High Vitamins E & C, Lipoic Acid, 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. Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA)High Fatty acids work to interrupt the degradation of cartilage. Glucosamine
ChondroitinAdded Provide building blocks for cartilage repair. Carnitine High Helps dogs burn fat while maintaining lean muscle mass. Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:
- Clinically proven nutrition to reduce body weight by 13% in 60 days. 1
- The nutrition of Metabolic + Mobility is clinically proven to work with each dogs unique metabolic response activating the bodys natural ability to burn excess body fat and affect calorie utilization.1
- In an in-home feeding study using the nutrition of Metabolic+Mobility 88% of pets experienced weight loss within 2 months. 2
- Clinically proven nutrition to help dogs with arthritis walk and run better, play better, and climb stairs more easily.1
- Clinically proven nutrition to reduce pain in dogs with arthritis. In a university study, 82% of dogs fed this nutrition experienced improvement in weight bearing ability measured by peak vertical force (force plate gait analysis).1
- Helps dogs burn fat while sparing lean muscle mass, resulting in more effective weight loss.1
Other Products to Consider
- Prescription Diet® r/d® Canine to reach the target body weight. A dog should then be fed Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine, Science Diet® Adult Perfect Weight or Ideal Balance™ Slim & Healthy to maintain optimum body weight and avoid weight gain.
- Prescription Diet® j/d® Canine for dogs with BCS 3 or lower.
References:
- Clinically proven nutrition to reduce body weight by 13% in 60 days. 1
- The nutrition of Metabolic + Mobility is clinically proven to work with each dogs unique metabolic response activating the bodys natural ability to burn excess body fat and affect calorie utilization.1
- In an in-home feeding study using the nutrition of Metabolic+Mobility 88% of pets experienced weight loss within 2 months. 2
- Clinically proven nutrition to help dogs with arthritis walk and run better, play better, and climb stairs more easily.1
- Clinically proven nutrition to reduce pain in dogs with arthritis. In a university study, 82% of dogs fed this nutrition experienced improvement in weight bearing ability measured by peak vertical force (force plate gait analysis).1
- Helps dogs burn fat while sparing lean muscle mass, resulting in more effective weight loss.1
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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.
- Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food, & treats exclusively.
- Determine the amount to feed based on the ideal weight rather than the current weight.
- Gradually transition to the new food over a 7 day period.
- Use within 60 days after opening
Weight Control
Ideal Weight of Dog Weight Loss Weight Control 5 lb (2,3 kg) 1/2 cup (45 g) 3/4 cup (70 g) 10 lb (4,5 kg) 3/4 cup (70 g) 1 1/4 cups (115 g) 15 lb (6,8 kg) 1 cup (90 g) 1 5/8 cups (150 g) 20 lb (9,1 kg) 1 1/4 cups (115 g) 2 cups (180 g) 30 lb (14 kg) 1 2/3 cups (150 g) 2 3/4 cups (250 g) 40 lb (18 kg) 2 cups (180 g) 3 1/3 cups (305 g) 50 lb (23 kg) 2 1/2 cups (230 g) 4 cups (365 g) 60 lb (27 kg) 2 3/4 cups (250 g) 4 2/3 cups (425 g) 70 lb (32 kg) 3 1/4 cups (295 g) 5 1/4 cups (480 g) 80 lb (36 kg) 3 1/2 cups (320 g) 5 2/3 cups (515 g) 100 lb (45 kg) 4 1/4 cups (385 g) 6 3/4 cups (615 g) -
Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Pea Fiber, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Flaxseed, Soybean Mill Run, Dried Tomato Pomace, Powdered Cellulose, Wheat Gluten, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Fish Oil, Coconut Oil, L-Lysine, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Iodized Salt, Carrots, Dicalcium Phosphate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Lipoic Acid, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Chondroitin Sulfate, Beta-Carotene
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.
3210 kcal/kg (291 kcal/cup†)
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalProtein 25.8 28.0 8.0 g / 100 kcal Fat 13.4 14.6 4.2 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 13.7 14.9 4.3 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 33.3 36.2 10.4 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.87 0.95 272 mg / 100 kcal Phosphorous 0.64 0.70 201 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.34 0.37 106 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.81 0.88 252 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.146 0.158 45 mg / 100 kcal Carnitine 368.1 ppm 400.1 ppm 11.47 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin C 298 ppm 324 ppm 9.29 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin E 682 IU/kg 741 IU/kg 21.23 IU / 100 kcal Chondroitin Sulphate 1080 ppm 1174 ppm 33.65 mg / 100 kcal Glucosamine 679 ppm 738 ppm 21 mg / 100 kcal