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.
Prescription Approval
This product requires a veterinary prescription. Simply provide your vet's information during checkout and we'll follow up to confirm. If you have a copy of your prescription, you can expedite the approval process by taking a photo and emailing it to vetdiet@chewy.com, or by faxing it to 1-800-619-7973.
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Item Number69813
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Weight17.6 pounds
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Brand
Hill's
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Food Form
Dry Food
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Lifestage
Adult
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Made in
United States
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Special Diet
Prescription Food, 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 |
Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian. For best results & safety practices: Gradually transition to your pets new food over a 7 day period. Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry food, canned food and treats. Keep fresh water available at all times. Have your veterinarian monitor your pets condition.
A gradual transition to a new pet food is important to avoid digestive upset. To transition, mix your pet’s current food with the new food. Over 7 days, gradually decrease the amount of the current pet food while increasing the amount of new pet food. In some cases, your veterinarian may recommend no transition or a shorter transition time.
Why should I buy Vet Diet food online?
Shopping for Vet Diet food is easy! Chewy experts are available 24/7 to answer your questions and guide you through the process. We offer competitive prices, free shipping on orders over $49, and more savings if you sign up for an Autoship subscription.
How do I order Vet Diet food?
- Search our website for the diet your vet recommends, then add it to your cart. You can purchase your Vet Diet food with any other goodies you need!
- At checkout, you’ll be asked for required information. Enter your pet’s name and type your vet’s name and telephone number.
- Place your order, and we’ll take care of the rest!
How will you contact my vet?
Our Vet Diet team will personally contact your vet for approval. If your clinic needs more information from you or recommends a different diet, we’ll let you know immediately.
Does it help if I send you my prescription?
Yes! If you have a paper copy of your prescription, email a picture to vetdiet@chewy.com, start a chat, or fax your prescription to 1-800-619-7973.
Can I use a prescription written by a veterinarian out of state?
Of course! We can accept valid prescriptions from anywhere in the United States and Canada—that includes US territories, like Puerto Rico.
Why do I need a prescription?
Veterinary diets are formulated with the precise ingredients and nutrients needed to address specific medical issues. If you don’t have a paper prescription, no sweat—once you provide your vet’s information, our team will take over.
Can someone else (such as a caretaker or family member) place an order for my pet?
Yes, but we’ll need them to provide us with your full name or the pet’s owner’s name via phone, email or chat after the order is placed, so the clinic can locate your pet’s records when we contact them.
How can I help expedite my order?
Just follow these simple steps: 1. Create your pet ’s profile on Chewy.com. 2. If you have an Autoship scheduled, but you’re running low on refills, contact us ahead of time to let us know if you have a new clinic or if any prescription information has changed. 3. If you have a prescription handy, send it to us before you order—by sending an email to vetdiet@chewy.com, starting a chat with one of our experts, or faxing us at 1-800-619-7973.
Do I need to set up a pet profile?
We recommend it, but it’s not required. You can create your pet’s profile by logging in at Chewy.com, hovering over your account, and choosing “pet profile.”
Do prescriptions expire?
Yes. Your vet will tell us when your prescription will expire and how many refills we can send before they’d like you to check back in with them.
Can I set up auto refills?
Yep! Sign up for Autoship and we’ll automatically ship your food for as long as your prescription allows. If you run out of refills, or your prescription expires, we’ll automatically contact your vet for a new approval. If we hit any bumps in the road, we’ll let you know right away.
What if I have more questions? How can I reach the Vet Diet 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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By GhettyLove1 on Jan 14, 2019
(PARAGRAPH #1) My vet gave my cat Hills Metabolic Weight Management when he was sick. He seemed to like it so because he's diabetic and I had to make sure he ate before I gave him insulin, I got the Hills brand for him because he wouldn't eat the Meow mix anymore. The vet also recommended giving him baby food if he wouldn't eat the Meow mix. I gave him baby food for a while and he seemed to really like it too. I couldn't keep giving him baby food though because it was too expensive ($1.00 per 2 ounce jar) and he would eat a full jar at each meal. (PARAGRAPH #2) I have been unemployed since 2016 so I had to get something the cat would eat that didn't cost an arm and a leg. I considered (PARAGRAPH #1) My vet gave my cat Hills Metabolic Weight Management when he was sick. He seemed to like it so because he's diabetic and I had to make sure he ate before I gave him insulin, I got the Hills brand for him because he wouldn't eat the Meow mix anymore. The vet also recommended giving him baby food if he wouldn't eat the Meow mix. I gave him baby food for a while and he seemed to really like it too. I couldn't keep giving him baby food though because it was too expensive ($1.00 per 2 ounce jar) and he would eat a full jar at each meal. (PARAGRAPH #2) I have been unemployed since 2016 so I had to get something the cat would eat that didn't cost an arm and a leg. I considered getting rid of the cat many times but who would take a diabetic cat with health problems? Even though trying to take care of him in my current state of affairs often feels like a real hardship, I just continue trying to find help for him and me. (PARAGRAPH #3) Getting the prescription cat food is the second order Chewy filled for me (insulin was the first). I'm not saying the prices at Chewy are dirt cheap - they're not - but the coupons and other discounts they had made it manageable ... sorta. (PARAGRAPH #4) The dry cat food arrived as scheduled and was placed inside my carport - per my request - and not on my front door stoop for thieves to see and take. I think I got a pretty good deal because I had a 15% off coupon that Chewy sent me. Since I don't have a job, 15% off really helped. Thanks Chewy!! … more
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By 4pawsmom on Nov 24, 2018
When our vet prescribed this food for our cat due to weight gain, we were hesitant to switch foods because our cat loved his current food. It only took him one meal to convince him the change would be okay. He is losing weight and very happy with this food.
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By fishpaw on Dec 7, 2018
This is prescription food. I was very happy that my finicky cats (2) ate it readily. I did not even have to gradually introduce food as you should ; as soon as I opened bag they were all over me wanting it! Fortunately they had no trouble digesting it.
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By Gracie on Jan 1, 2019
I purchased this food for my 9 month old kitten who weighs over 10 pounds @ 9 months old. The Veterinarian recommended it for her. She loves the food! She has been on this food for one week now.
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By Fresh on Oct 15, 2018
My Patches I adopted this March was a hefty 16lbs at 3yrs old. My Vet put her on this. She is now down to 13lbs. I'm hoping to get her to 10 at least because she looks like she weighs 20! I would definitely recommend this for overweight cats. If you don't use dry only then you can mix with their wet.
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By KKonz on Aug 24, 2018
I finally caved and went with the prescription food on August 1 when my dear cat Dax tipped the scale to 21 pounds. He should only be 13 - 14 pounds. Dax accepted the dog-sized kibble readily enough -- he is also exceptionally food-motivated. It is August 24 at the time of this review. He gets a 50-50 blend with his old food (his vet said this was acceptable) because he'd rather eat salmon flavor than chicken flavor. If I do not blend, he eats out of the other cat's dish. Dax seems to be more willing to move and play again, which is fantastic. He is down to 18 pounds, which is probably equivalent to a human losing 10 pounds in one week due to loss of retained water. The price is hefty I finally caved and went with the prescription food on August 1 when my dear cat Dax tipped the scale to 21 pounds. He should only be 13 - 14 pounds. Dax accepted the dog-sized kibble readily enough -- he is also exceptionally food-motivated. It is August 24 at the time of this review. He gets a 50-50 blend with his old food (his vet said this was acceptable) because he'd rather eat salmon flavor than chicken flavor. If I do not blend, he eats out of the other cat's dish. Dax seems to be more willing to move and play again, which is fantastic. He is down to 18 pounds, which is probably equivalent to a human losing 10 pounds in one week due to loss of retained water. The price is hefty and the only way to really know if it is worth it is after a longer-term use of the product to see if the weight continues dropping and then stays off. If I could find the ocean whitefish, I'd be ecstatic because Dax prefers fish flavor over chicken. Although, if the food remains successful blended 50-50 with regular food, the price shock is also mitigated. Presently, I would say this is a worthwhile product. … more
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By Beani on Nov 10, 2018
Thankful this product works My 30 lb Orange Tabby has lost 20% of his body weight He is jumping up on the furniture again and playing with the other cats Surely he will live a longer life without the extra lbs
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By Barb on Oct 14, 2018
Good news! Maggie Mae is overweight so her vet recommended we change to this. She has lost over a pound in the last month and a half, her coat is nice and silky, and she again has the energy to play crazy cat. We are so pleased.
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By Catlady354 on Nov 12, 2018
Our vet has declared that our kitty needs to lose weight and recommended this food. All 3 think it tastes great... Now hopefully some weight will come off!
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By Swaymi on Sep 2, 2018
I have 2 very picky cats. One of them is overweight and i thought i had tried every diet food in the market. I went as far as spending a significant amount of money on specialized high protein food and no much change on weight and again she was very picky. Our vet last visit recommended this food, and it was a hit with my girl. She runs to her bowl when its food time and i think i started seeing some changes already, shes getting more mobile. Ill continue on this diet and see where it takes us
