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Hill's Prescription Diet

Metabolic Weight + j/d Vegetable & Tuna Stew Dog Food

Product Description

Clinically proven nutrition to help dogs naturally lose weight by activating their metabolism and improve their mobility in as little as 21 days

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Primary Product Recommendation

Weight Management, Joint Care

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Alternate Product Recommendation

Glucose Management, Endocrine System Care, Skin Care

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  • Key Benefits

    Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic + j/d Wet Dog Food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help with weight loss and maintenance and joint health. Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight + j/d is clinically proven nutrition to help dogs naturally lose weight by activating their metabolism and improve mobility in as little as 21 days. This canned food has tasty bite-sized chunks in gravy and is made with wholesome ingredients like vegetables & tuna that dogs love.



    These characteristics make Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight + j/d, veterinary exclusive wet dog food, a useful nutritional aid to activate metabolism in obese or overweight dogs with arthritis:

    KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS
    Proprietary blend of synergistic ingredients and nutrients Added Provides appetite regulation, reduces inflammation and activates metabolism.
    Antioxidants High Helps protect against free radical oxidation to help maintain a healthy immune system.
    Fiber Increased Soluble and insoluble fiber to help trigger satiety, control appetite, and maintain gastrointestinal health.
    L-Carnitine High Helps dogs burn fat while sparing lean muscle mass, resulting in more effective weight loss.
    Lysine High Helps metabolize fat for energy production and maintain lean body mass.
    Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) High Fatty acids work to interrupt the degradation of cartilage.
    Glucosamine, Chondroitin Contains Provide building blocks for cartilage repair.

    Indications:

    Primary Indication:


    • Weight loss and maintenance with concurrent osteoarthritis

    Other Indications:


    • Diabetes in normal weight, mildly overweight, or obese dogs

    • Hypothyroidism

    • Cushing's syndrome

    • Atopic dermatitis (environmental allergy)

    • Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)

    • Otitis externa (chronic)

    • Pruritic dermatitis

    • Supports skin health in cases of secondary infections, other dermatoses

     

    Not Recommended For:

    • Growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs

    Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:

    • Clinically proven nutrition to reduce body weight by 13% in 2 months1

    • The nutrition of Metabolic is clinically proven to work with each dogs unique metabolic response activating the body's natural ability to burn excess body fat and affect calorie utilization.1,2

    • In an in-home feeding study 88% of pets experienced weight loss within 2 months with this nutrition.3

    • Maintains effective and safe rate of up to 1-2% body weight loss weekly during weight loss period when fed as directed.1

    • Clinically proven nutrition to help dogs with arthritis walk and run better, play better, and climb stairs more easily.4-7

    • 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).5

     

    Additional Info:

    Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight + j/d has a complete portfolio of dry food and canned food. They are designed to work together to ensure safe and healthy weight loss, easy weight maintenance, and effective joint care.


    Advanced weight management nutrition appropriate for multi-dog households.


    Other Products to Consider

    • For patients with obesity, including those with diabetes: Prescription Diet Metabolic Dog Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dog Food, Prescription Diet r/d Dog Food

    • For patients requiring a weight maintenance food (obese-prone or post weight loss) or with diabetes at a normal weight or mildly overweight: Prescription Diet Metabolic Dog Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dog Food, Prescription Diet w/d Multi-Benefit Dog Food

    • For patients with Cushing's syndrome: Prescription Diet i/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Dog Food, Prescription Diet w/d Multi-Benefit Dog Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dog Food, Prescription Diet Metabolic Dog Food, Prescription Diet r/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet i/d Stress Dog Food

    • For patients with hypothyroidism: Prescription Diet Metabolic Dog Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dog Food, Prescription Diet r/d Dog Food

    • For patients requiring weight loss or maintenance and prone to CaOx or struvite urolith formation: Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dog Food

    • For dogs with atopic dermatitis (environmental allergy), flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), or to support skin health in cases of secondary infections or other dermatoses: Hill's Prescription Diet Derm Complete Dog Food, Hill's Prescription Diet d/d Dog Food, Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Dog Food

    • For dogs with otitis externa (chronic) or pruritic dermatitis: Hill's Prescription Diet Derm Complete Dog Food, Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Dog Food, Hill's Prescription Diet d/d Dog Food, Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Dog Food

    References:

    1.Floerchinger AM, Jackson MI, Jewell DE et al. Effect of feeding a weight loss food beyond a caloric restriction period on body composition and resistance to weight gain in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2015;247:375–384.

    2.Christmann U, Becvarova I, Werre S, Meyer H. Effectiveness of a new weight management food to achieve weight loss and maintenance in client-owned obese dogs. Intern J Appl Res Vet Med 2015;13(2):104–116.

    3.Towell T, Forrester SD, Cross S et al. Evaluation of a weight management food designed to increase basal metabolism in a home setting. Intern J Appl Res Vet Med 2015;13(1):14-22.

    4.Fritsch D, Allen TA, Dodd CE, et al. Dose titration effects of fish oil in osteoarthritic dogs, J Vet Intern Med 2010;24:1020--1026.

    5.Roush JK, Cross AR, Renberg WC, et al. Evaluation of the effects of dietary supplementation with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on weight bearing in dogs with osteoarthritis. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2010; 236: 67-73.

    6.Fritsch DA, Allen TA, Dodd CE, et al. A multicenter study of the effect of a therapeutic food supplemented with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on the carprofen dosage in dogs with osteoarthritis. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2010; 236: 535-539.

    7.Roush JK, Dodd CE, Fritsch DA, et al. Multicenter veterinary practice assessment of the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on osteoarthritis in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2010; 236: 59-66.

  • Feeding Guide

    How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal weight.

    • Determine the amount to feed based on the ideal weight rather than the current weight.

    • Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient.

    • 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.

    • Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.

    • Gradually transition to this new food for 7 days or more.

    • Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food, & treats exclusively.

    • Veterinary supervised exercise may be beneficial in combination with weight loss programs.

    Weight Control


    Ideal Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs) Amount per Day - 12.5 oz (354 g) cans - Weight loss Amount per Day - 12.5 oz (354 g) cans - Adult maintenance
    5 (2,3) 5/8 7/8
    10 (4,5) 1 1 1/2
    15 (6,8) 1 1/3 2
    20 (9,1) 1 2/3 2 2/3
    30 (14) 2 1/4 3 1/2
    40 (18) 2 3/4 4 1/3
    50 (23) 3 1/4 5 1/4
    60 (27) 3 3/4 6
    70 (32) 4 1/4 6 2/3
    80 (36) 4 2/3 7 1/3
    100 (45) 5 1/2 8 3/4
    120 (54) 6 1/4 10

    Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility Stew for Dogs flavoured with Tuna & Vegetables provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    Water, Pork Liver, Carrots, Powdered Cellulose, Spinach, Corn Starch, Tuna, Flaxseed, Egg Whites, Dried Tomato Pomace, Fish Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Rice, Potassium Alginate, Wheat Gluten, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Coconut Oil, Calcium Chloride, Guar Gum, Dicalcium Phosphate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), DL-Methionine, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Lipoic Acid, Monosodium Phosphate, L-Lysine, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Chondroitin Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate).

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    Balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO nutrition standards.

    Nutrient As Fed1% Dry Matter2% As Fed, Caloric Basis3g/100 kcal
    Protein 5.2 % 28.1 % 8.1 g / 100 kcal
    Fat 2.7 % 14.9 % 4.3 g / 100 kcal
    Carbohydrate / NFE 6.3 % 34.6 % 10 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Fiber 3 % 16.3 % 4.7 g / 100 kcal
    Calcium 0.15 % 0.79 % 229 mg / 100 kcal
    Phosphorus 0.1 % 0.56 % 163 mg / 100 kcal
    Potassium 0.18 % 0.98 % 282 mg / 100 kcal
    Sodium 0.07 % 0.39 % 112 mg / 100 kcal
    Magnesium 0.017 % 0.095 % 27 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin C 27 ppm 150 ppm 4.32 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin E 221 IU/kg 1206 IU/kg 34.83 IU / 100 kcal
    Carnitine 92.9 ppm 506.6 ppm 14.63 mg / 100 kcal

    1Differs from label guarantees which are either maximums or minimums.
    2The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
    3Nutrient intake for every 100 kilocalories consumed.

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