Hill's Prescription Diet r/d Weight Reduction Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food
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Almost 50% of the pet population is overweight. Even a little extra weight can lead to serious health problems. Extra weight can reduce play time, impact mobility and affect the general health of your dog. Factors contributing to weight gain include age, lack of exercise and overfeeding. Many commercial pet foods are loaded with salt and fat, which improve the taste but also have dramatic effects on your dog's weight and overall health. Along with frequent physical exercise, choosing the right food plays a very important role in helping dogs reach their proper weight. At Hill's, nutritionists and veterinarians have developed clinical nutrition especially formulated to reduce dogs' body fat by 22% in two months, while keeping him or her satisfied.
Key Benefits- Clinical nutrition especially formulated to reduce dogs' body fat by 22% in two months, while keeping him or her satisfied
- Helps metabolize fat and maintain lean muscle with an optimal blend of soluble and insoluble fiber
- Clinically proven to promote healthy triglyceride and cholesterol levels with therapeutic L-carnitine levels
- Unique combination of lysine, carnitine and soluble fiber modifies metabolism from fat storing to fat burning
- High natural fiber levels satisfy pets while losing weight with a delicious taste
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 Number69786
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Weight27.5 pounds
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LifestageAdult
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BrandHill's
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietPea-Free, Veterinary Diet
Whole Grain Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Soybean Meal, Soybean Mill Run, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Pork Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Caramel color, Pork Fat, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Calcium Carbonate, minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors , Beta-Carotene
Caloric Content245 kcal/cup
Guaranteed Analysis | |
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Crude Protein | 28.0% min |
Crude Fat | 6.5% min |
Crude Fiber | 16.0% max |
Carnitine | 200 ppm min |
Weight | Daily Feeding (cups) |
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5 lbs | 1/2 |
10 lbs | 7/8 |
15 lbs | 1 1/4 |
20 lbs | 1 1/2 |
30 lbs | 2 |
40 lbs | 2 1/2 |
50 lbs | 3 |
60 lbs | 3 1/3 |
70 lbs | 3 3/4 |
80 lbs | 4 1/4 |
100 lbs | 5 |
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. 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?
We offer competitive prices and free shipping on orders over $49. Plus, you'll save more if you sign up for automatic refills with Autoship at Checkout. Chewy experts are available 24/7 to answer any questions you have.
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 Metabolic + Mobility and Prescription Diet r/d have helped pets control their hunger and shed extra pounds with clinically proven results. Prescription Diet w/d helps dogs maintain a healthy weight. After two months of being fed the nutrition of Metabolic, 88% of dogs lost weight at home. Even a little extra weight can impact a dog's quality of life. Hill's Prescription Diet 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/Glucose Management
Chicken Flavor
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 metabolize fat and maintain lean muscle
- Maintains healthy weight and helps normalize blood glucose levels
- Promotes urinary tract health and supports a healthy immune system

Metabolic
Chicken Flavor, Lamb Meal and Rice
Key Nutrients
- Unique fiber blend from fruits and vegetables
- Powerful antioxidants
- A synergistic blend of ingredients
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 + Mobility
Chicken Flavor
Key Nutrients
- High omega-3 levels
- Unique fiber blend from fruits and vegetables
Health Benefits
- Clinically proven nutrition to support mobility in as little as 21 days and reduce weight by 13% in 60 days

r/d Weight Reduction
Chicken Flavor
Key Nutrients
- Optimal blend of soluble and insoluble fiber
- Therapeutic L-carnitine levels
- Clinically proven antioxidants
Health Benefits
- Clinically proven nutrition to support mobility in as little as 21 days and reduce weight by 13% in 60 days
- Supports a healthy immune system
- Helps your pet feel full and satisfied
- 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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lbatchelor
By batch on Jan 24, 2021
We love this food for our overweight dog. We rotate between all the prescription dry foods (hills metabolic, royal canin satiey support, Purina OM) each bag. The rd seems to be the lowest calories out of them all. My dog has lost over 8 pounds on prescription food without having to reduce her dog food portions to an insane tiny amount. Keeps her full. I notice with any prescription low calorie food that the dog poop is always a larger amount due to the fiber. Chewy has the best prices for our little dogs food. She started out at 17 pounds and needs to be at 6-7 pounds. The bet mentioned once she looses the weight needed we will need to keep her on this for awhile after but adjust her portion We love this food for our overweight dog. We rotate between all the prescription dry foods (hills metabolic, royal canin satiey support, Purina OM) each bag. The rd seems to be the lowest calories out of them all. My dog has lost over 8 pounds on prescription food without having to reduce her dog food portions to an insane tiny amount. Keeps her full. I notice with any prescription low calorie food that the dog poop is always a larger amount due to the fiber. Chewy has the best prices for our little dogs food. She started out at 17 pounds and needs to be at 6-7 pounds. The bet mentioned once she looses the weight needed we will need to keep her on this for awhile after but adjust her portion to slightly more for weight maintaince. The only complaint I have is chewy sent hills b/d script food the first time instead of hills r/d. A quick phone call to chewy and of course they fixed it. I was able to donate the hills b/d to a local rescue that actually fed this food to one of their foster dogs. Thanks chewy for great prices and free shipping. … more
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Emily's really still hungry
By Emily on Feb 12, 2021
Emily likes the new chicken kibble, she is always looking for more. Can't wait to get a weight at Vet office !!!! Finding it hard to believe she has to loose 10 #.
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Unfortunate
By Debra on Jan 11, 2021
Prescribed by vet but my dog wouldn’t eat it. Changed to the Small Paws lite chicken version and it’s going well. Only a few calories more per cup than the r/d but cheaper and dog likes it better.
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Pretty expensive for no nutrition
By Doodles on Dec 31, 2020
According to a website that rates dog foods, this product had absolutely no nutritional value. The first 2 ingredients are whole grain corn and corn gluten meal. I would rather put the money into a more nutritional food.
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Great Product and Great Service
By Madden on Jan 10, 2021
This dog food was prescribed by my vet for my 10 year old Puggle who was somewhat overweight. He loves this food and has now lost 5 lbs! The customer service at Chewy.com was phenomenal.
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It seems to work
By Tony on Feb 3, 2021
We have been using it for several years and our dogs have lost weight and then maintained an appropriate weight for their size.
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This food is a lifesaver!
By Lizzie on Oct 5, 2020
My 11 year old dog is on medication that causes weight gain. She was terribly overweight and nothing we did was helping, we tried cutting her meal portions and she was hungry all the time. My vet put her on this food about 10 months ago and she’s dropped from 71lbs to 57lbs. Goal weight is about 52-53lbs. This food keeps her full and satisfied and she loves the taste of it. She is SO much happier and her energy level has increased dramatically. She’s very active now and it’s hard to believe she’s 11. My vet said she’s probably added years to her life and we couldn’t have done it without this food.
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Dogs Love It
By Marlee on Nov 30, 2020
My dogs love this food. If you add a small amount of water it makes its own gravy and they go wild over it. They will also eat it dry. My Yorkie reached her goal weight.
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Ouick response
By Pink on Jan 1, 2021
I needed dog food and my Vet was out so I turned to Chewy and had what I needed in about 30 hours
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Excellent service
By Kennedy on Dec 2, 2020
Had a little issue getting approval from my vet but as soon as that happened we had our dog food within 36 hours!