Description: Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight + j⁄d Dry Cat Food is clinical nutrition formulated for cats that are obese⁄overweight and have compromised mobility due to degenerative joint disease (DJD). These conditions increase in occurrence as cats age and most often are associated with behavior changes such as decreased activity, changes in social interactions with people⁄other pets, decreased ability to jump up⁄down or as high, and accidents outside the litter box. Hill’s nutritionists and veterinarians developed Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight +j⁄d Dry Cat Food with a precise blend of omega–3 fatty acids from fish oil to help fight inflammation and to help preserve cartilage. This clinical nutrition is specially formulated to help cats lose weight and keep the lost weight off naturally by activating their metabolism. This food stimulates a cat’s natural ability to burn fat and keep them playful & active. Its unique blend of fiber helps keep cats feeling full and reduces hunger between meals. This dry food is made with chicken flavor and has an irresistible taste cats will love. Recommending the right nutrition early and feeding it consistently helps provide appetite regulation, reduces inflammation and activates metabolism.
Features & Benefits:
Species: Feline
Brand: Hills Prescription Diet
Food Type: Pyramidal shaped
Breed Size: All
Life Stage: Adult
Nutritional Benefits: Over 60% of the cat 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 cats. Maintaining ideal weight can help impact life expectancy by reducing risk of weight–related conditions. Additionally extra weight can often result in mobility issues and mobility issues can be painful for cats. Hill’s nutritionists & veterinarians developed Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight clinical nutrition to help cats lose weight and keep the lost weight off naturally by activating their unique metabolism. It also has nutrients that help preserve cartilage and improve mobility. This food stimulates cats’ natural ability to burn fat and keep them playful & active. Its unique blend of fiber helps keep cats feeling full and reduces hunger between meals. In fact, 88% of pets 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 cats will love.
Health Consideration: Glucose Management,Weight Management,Joint Care
Flavor: Chicken
Weight: 2.880 KG ⁄ 6.350 LB
Ingredients: Brewers Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken, Wheat Gluten, Chicken Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed, Fish Oil, Dried Beet Pulp, Coconut Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Fish Flavor, Soybean Oil, L–Lysine, Choline Chloride, Carrots, Iodized Salt, DL–Methionine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L–Ascorbyl–2–Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Calcium Carbonate, L–Threonine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, L–Carnitine, Natural Flavors, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Cysteine, Beta–Carotene.
Caloric Content: 374 Kcal Per 8 oz Cup
Guaranteed Analysis: Pet Nutrition Facts1 cup (8 oz standard measuring cup) = 111 gCalories per cup†: 374From: Protein 147, Fat 113, Carbohydrate 114Nutrients Guaranteed per cupProtein (min) 35% 38.9 gFat (min) 9% 10 gTotal Carbohydrates† (max) 46.4 % 51.5 gDietary Fiber (max) 21% 23.3 gMoisture (max) 8% 8.9 gAsh (max) 8.8% 9.8 gChondroitin Sulfate* (min) 500PPM 55.5 mgGlucosamine* (min) 400PPM 44.4 mgOmega–3 Fatty Acids* (min) 1% 1.1 g†Calculated value*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient ProfilesAnimal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight + j⁄d Cat Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult cats.
Feeding Instructions:
Feeding Chart: Weight Control Daily Feeding Guide Ideal Weight of Cat – lbs (kgs) Amount per Day – cups (grams) – Weight loss Amount per Day – cups (grams) – Adult maintenance6 (2,7) 1⁄3 (35) 1⁄2 (55)8 (3,6) 3⁄8 (40) 5⁄8 (70)10 (4,5) 1⁄2 (55) 2⁄3 (75)12 (5,4) 1⁄2 (55) 3⁄4 (85)14 (6,4) 5⁄8 (70) 7⁄8 (95)16 (7,3) 2⁄3 (75) 1 (110)18 (8,2) 3⁄4 (85) 1 1⁄8 (125)
Transition Instructions: Ask your veterinarian for specific feeding instructions for your pet. Please see package for complete feeding instructions. 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. New to this food? 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 checkup.
