Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight Management Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food
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Just like the human epidemic, almost 50% 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 cat. Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians developed Prescription Diet Metabolic clinical nutrition specially formulated to support your cat's weight management. In fact, 88% of pets lost weight at home in two months when fed the nutrition of Metabolic.
Key Benefits- When switching to this formula, 88% of pets lost weight at home in just 2 months.
- Naturally works with your pet’s unique metabolism and helps to avoid weight regain after weight loss.
- Helps your pet feel full and satisfied between meals while supporting vitality and holistic health.
- Formulated with S+OXSHIELD to meet specific nutrient standards, shown to promote a urinary environment that helps reduce the risk for struvite and calcium oxalate crystals.
- Offers same great taste and benefits as they did prior to the introduction of the S+OXSHIELD seal.
Veterinary Authorization
This item needs authorization from your veterinarian. Simply provide your pet and vet clinic information at Checkout and we'll follow up with your veterinarian to confirm. If you have a copy of your authorization, you can expedite the process by uploading a scan or photo of it to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
Diet Transitioning
Pets can be sensitive to sudden changes in their diets. For this reason, it is extremely important to follow a gradual transition plan to best support your pet's health and product effectiveness. Ask your Veterinarian about the best way to transition your pet to a new food.
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Item Number69812
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Weight8.5 pounds
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LifestageAdult
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietPea-Free, Veterinary Diet, Weight Control
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
Caloric Content297 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
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| Crude Protein | 33.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 10.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 10.0% max |
| Calcium | 0.6% min |
| Phosphorus | 0.5% min |
| Taurine | 0.1% min |
| Vitamin C | 115 mg/kg min |
| Vitamin E | 540 IU/kg min |
| Weight | Weight Loss (cups) | Weight Maintenance (cups) |
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| 6 lbs | 3/8 | 5/8 |
| 8 lbs | 1/2 | 3/4 |
| 10 lbs | 5/8 | 7/8 |
| 12 lbs | 2/3 | 1 |
| 14 lbs | 3/4 | 1 1/8 |
| 16 lbs | 7/8 | 1 1/4 |
| 18 lbs | 7/8 | 1 3/8 |
Pets can be sensitive to sudden changes in their diets. For this reason, it is extremely important to follow a gradual transition plan to best support your pet's health and product effectiveness. It is recommended to follow at least a 7-day transition plan before exclusively feeding your pet a new food. Cats will often refuse mixed diets, so we recommend adding the new food to a separate bowl from the old food. Start by mixing 75% of your pet's current diet with 25% of the new diet on Day 1 and Day 2. On Day 3 and Day 4, mix 50% of the current diet with 50% of the new diet. On Day 5 and Day 6, mix 25% of the current diet with 75% of the new diet. On Day 7, you can feed your pet the new food exclusively. Ask your Veterinarian about the best way to transition your pet to a new food.
| Transition Day | Current Diet | New Diet |
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| Days 1-2 | 75% | 25% |
| Days 3-4 | 50% | 50% |
| Days 5-6 | 25% | 75% |
| Day 7 | 0% | 100% |
Why should I buy veterinary diets from Chewy?
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How do I order veterinary diets?
- Search for the diet your veterinarian recommends and add it to your cart. You can purchase your veterinary diets along with any other items you need.
- At Checkout, you'll be asked for your pet's name and veterinary clinic information so we can confirm that the item is authorized by your veterinarian.
- Place your order and we'll take care of contacting your veterinarian. If you have a copy of your authorization, you can expedite the process by uploading a scan or photo of it to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
If your clinic needs more information from you or recommends a different diet, we'll let you know immediately.
I have a copy of the authorization from my veterinarian. Can I send it to you?
Yes. If you have a paper copy of your veterinarian's authorization, you can upload a scan or photo to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
Can I use a veterinarian's authorization if it was written by a veterinarian out of state? Yes. We accept valid authorizations from anywhere in the United States, Canada, and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico.
Why do I need a veterinarian's authorization?
Veterinary diets are formulated with the precise ingredients and nutrients needed to address specific medical issues. Because these diets are formulated for medical issues, veterinary authorization is needed to advise you on the best way to give them to your pet and to monitor your pet's health while they are on the diet.
Can someone else (such as a caretaker or family member) place an order for my pet?
Yes, but we'll need them to contact us and provide the full name of the pet's owner after the order is placed. This is so the veterinary clinic can locate your pet's records when we contact them. Email us at vetdiet@chewy.com or call us 24/7 at 1-800-672-4399.
Do authorizations expire?
Yes. Your veterinarian will tell us when your authorization expires and how many refills you have before they'd like you to check back in with them.
Can I set up automatic refills? Yes. Sign up for Autoship at Checkout and select how often you need refills. We'll automatically ship your veterinary diets for as long as your authorization allows. If you run out of refills or your authorization expires, we'll automatically contact your veterinarian for a new authorization.
What if I have more questions? How can I reach the veterinary diets team at Chewy?
Email us at vetdiet@chewy.com, start a chat on Chewy.com, or call us anytime at 1-800-672-4399. We're here for you 24/7.
Improving Lives Together
Groundbreaking Nutrition for Weight Management
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic, Prescription Diet w/d and Prescription Diet m/d have helped pets control their hunger and shed extra pounds with clinically proven results. Prescription Diet w/d helps cats maintain a healthy weight and provides clinically tested nutrition for conditions that respond to fiber.
And after two months of being fed Prescription Diet Metabolic, 88% of cats lost weight at home. Even a little extra weight can impact a cat's quality of life. Hill's Prescription Diet weight reduction and weight management foods are made specifically to help pets achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Clinical Nutrition
With Hill's, it's not just high-quality ingredients that count. Their focus is on the proper balance of nutrients in every recipe. So Hill's has developed foods that are designed to help pets with specific health conditions, providing the right nutrients to support their health. Hill's alliance with veterinarians puts them in a unique position find a nutrition recommendation for your pet no matter what health issue your pet is facing.
Formulated by Veterinarians
Hill's Prescription Diet started with a veterinarian's belief that some health issues could be managed through nutrition. What began as a theory has now been proven through extensive research by a team of over 220 vets, PhD nutritionists and food scientists. The results can be seen in Hill's Prescription Diet therapeutic pet foods.
Meeting the Highest Standards
Providing a food that delivers exactly what it says it does is Hill's number one priority, in fact, they perform over five million safety and quality checks every year. They've established relationships with trusted suppliers and will only accept ingredients that meet stringent standards.
The Taste Factor
You might know that Hill's Prescription Diet is good for your pet, but she's only concerned with the taste. Even though they place a heavy emphasis on nutrition, Hill's hasn't forgotten about palatability. Savory ingredients are combined to produce foods with enticing aromas, textures, and shapes that your pet can't resist.
Find the Right Formula
Talk to your veterinarian about the right formula for your pet.
w/d Digestive/Weight Management
Chicken
Key Nutrients
- Therapeutic L-carnitine levels
- Optimal blend of soluble and insoluble fiber
- Low in fat and calories
- Reduced magnesium and sodium
- Clinically proven antioxidants
Health Benefits
- Helps maintain healthy weight
- Helps metabolize fat and maintain lean muscle
- Supports a healthy immune system and promotes urinary tract health
m/d Glucose/Weight Management
Chicken Flavor
Key Nutrients
- High protein, low carbs
- Enriched with arginine and taurine
- Therapeutic L-carnitine levels
- Clinically proven antioxidants
Health Benefits
- Clinically proven to reduce body fat
- Helps maintain lean muscle mass
- Supports immune system health
Metabolic
Chicken Flavor, Ocean Fish
Key Nutrients
- Unique fiber blend from fruits and vegetables
- Powerful antioxidants
Health Benefits
- 88% of pets lost weight at home in two months
- Helps your pet feel full and satisfied between meals
- Helps keep pounds off after weight loss
- Works with your pet's metabolism
Metabolic + Urinary
Chicken Flavor
Key Nutrients
- Controlled levels of magnesium, calcium and phosphorus
- Unique fiber blend from fruits and veggies
Health Benefits
- Nutrition clinically tested to reduce most common urinary signs by 89% and reduce body weight by 11% in 60 days
r/d Weight Reduction
Chicken Flavor
Key Nutrients
- Ideal blend of soluble and insoluble fiber
- Therapeutic L-carnitine levels
- Clinically proven antioxidants
Health Benefits
- Clinically proven for healthy weight loss in just 8 weeks
- Supports the immune system
- Helps metabolize fat and maintain lean muscle
About Hill's Prescription Diet
Hill's mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pet. Their Prescription Diet product line delivers clinically proven nutrition that supports common pet health concerns, from digestive and urinary health to aging and weight management.
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Weight Management for cats
By Metabolic on Jun 12, 2021
Recommended by vet for weight management. Not cheap and only two of my three cats will eat it. Pieces are very hard. So far, no difference in weight for cat that was most over weight after six weeks of use. One cat is 9 years old and other two are almost eight. All three are female calicos. All cats are indoor cats. Can't recommend based on my experience with my cats. May prove different with other cats,
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DID THE TRICK
By Sophia01 on May 17, 2021
Our girl Sophia had a major weight problem when we adopted her. We tried to put her on a diet ourselves, but that didn't work. We took her to the vet, where she weighted almost 26 lbs. Our vet recommended Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic - Cat Food so we tried it. Sophia loves it and she's losing weight also. She is down to about 20 lbs. now. She has a couple more to go, but she's doing good.
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Weight Management Dry Food
By Hleehunt on Apr 19, 2021
Despite a misstep caused by a vet's office not being on top of things, Chewy worked overtime to resolve the issue and get our purchase to us. I couldn't be more pleased with the customer service we received from Chewy's customer service representative. I highly recommend Chewy! And the second round of prescription dry food is actually helping our old fellow to reduce his weight - something we are all working on in this household! LOL
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Oliver loves it!
By Maya on Jun 4, 2021
I was worried about putting my cat on a diet because he’s a very picky eater. It turns out that he thinks this food is his treats. He’s also looking a little less chunky after about a month, so no complaints here!
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Prescription Diet-Metabolic Weight Management
By Marney on Apr 23, 2021
I purchased this product after my Veterinary gave me some of this product to see if my cat would like the taste. My cat had no problem changing her food. I have tried other products from Hills, but I never saw any results for her losing weight. I then ordered this product from Chewy's (with my Vets ok to Chewy). My cat has lost weight on this product, so I am very pleased.
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Great Service
By Edilu on May 9, 2021
Cats love the food and the service was great! The food arrived quickly even though it needed an updated prescription from my vet. Chewy took care of the prescription for me. Thank you.
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So far, so good!
By Anna on Feb 14, 2021
I’ve fed my girl cat Fromm & Wellness for years and, as she’s gotten older, she put on way too much weight. At 13 lbs and being a petite height, she ended up obese (an 8 out of 9 on the Purina body condition chart) so the vet prescribed Hill’s Science Metabolic to get her down to 10-11lbs (needs to lose 25% of her current weight). I purchased the Metabolic dry and wet food along with treats. She’s not a picky cat at all (I’ve caught her eating our dog’s food lol) so I’ve had no issues switching her to this - she loves it and licks her bowl clean. Zero digestion issues too. What I love most about this food is that she feels full and still has a decent volume of food even though she’s on a diet I’ve fed my girl cat Fromm & Wellness for years and, as she’s gotten older, she put on way too much weight. At 13 lbs and being a petite height, she ended up obese (an 8 out of 9 on the Purina body condition chart) so the vet prescribed Hill’s Science Metabolic to get her down to 10-11lbs (needs to lose 25% of her current weight). I purchased the Metabolic dry and wet food along with treats. She’s not a picky cat at all (I’ve caught her eating our dog’s food lol) so I’ve had no issues switching her to this - she loves it and licks her bowl clean. Zero digestion issues too. What I love most about this food is that she feels full and still has a decent volume of food even though she’s on a diet. I weigh her on my home scale and she’s already down a few ounces which is huge for a cat! Her stomach also feels softer and less bloated too! … more
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Healthy and delicious
By Diet on May 2, 2021
I have 2 extremely picky (and overweight) cats and they absolutely love this food. They have only been on it a short amount of time but I can already see a small change.
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My brew box
By 5CatBrew on Apr 25, 2021
I've got 5 cats. Each is different (of course). I have a blend of dry foods that I give them. I decided to paint the box that I mix and keep their food in. It's colorful and turned out great! Thanks Chewy. You inspire me to be good to my kitts.
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Just started
By FarmMom on Apr 22, 2021
We just started using this food. Our cat seems more active and drinking more water. Waiting to see how much weight he looses. He loves it and don’t mind eating the food.
