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Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET

Metabolic + Mobility Dog Food

Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility Dry Dog Food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help with weight loss and maintenance and joint health. Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility Dry Dog Food is clinically proven nutrition to help dogs naturally lose weight by activating their metabolism and improve mobility in as little as 21 days. This dry food is made with chicken and has an irresistible taste that makes it easier for pet parents to comply with your recommendation.

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  • Key Benefits

    Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility Dry Dog Food is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help with weight loss and maintenance and joint health. Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility Dry Dog Food is clinically proven nutrition to help dogs naturally lose weight by activating their metabolism and improve mobility in as little as 21 days. This dry food is made with chicken and has an irresistible taste that makes it easier for pet parents to comply with your recommendation.


    These characteristics make Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility Dry Dog Food a useful nutritional aid that naturally works with dogs' unique energy use for easy and effective weight loss in obese or overweight dogs with osteoarthritis:

    KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS
    Proprietary blend of synergistic ingredients and nutrients Added Provides appetite regulation, breaks the cycle of inflammation and activates metabolism
    Antioxidants High Help protect against free radical oxidation to help maintain a healthy immune system
    Fibre Increased Soluble and insoluble Fibre 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 metabolise fat for energy production and maintain lean body mass.
    Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) High Omega-3s from fish oil support the metabolism of joints in case of osteoarthritis by interrupting 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 months 1

    The nutrition of Metabolic is clinically proven to work with each dog's 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 + Mobility 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 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 Dog Food, Prescription Diet w/d 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 Dog Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare+Metabolic 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 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 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 Derm Complete Dog Food, Hill's Prescription Diet Derm Defense Dog Food, Hill's Prescription Diet d/d Dog Food, Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility Dog Food

    - For dogs with otitis externa (chronic) or pruritic dermatitis: Hill's Prescription Derm Complete Dog Food, Hill's Prescription Diet Derm Defense 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, Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility 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.


  • DAILY Feeding Guide

    Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient.

    Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight.

    Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food, & Hill's treats exclusively.


    This is only a guide. Grams are the most accurate form of measurement. 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.


    Adult maintenance Mixed Feeding Guide

    Weight of Dog — kgs Amount per Day - 354 g cans Amount per Day - grams
    1 0.25 + 20 g
    2 0.5 + 25 g
    4 1 + 30 g
    5 1 + 50 g
    10 1 + 130 g
    20 2 + 195 g
    30 2 + 315 g
    40 2 + 425 g
    50 2 + 525 g
    60+ 2 + 101 g per 10 kgs

    Weight Control

    Ideal Weight of Dog — kgs Amount per Day - (grams) - Weight loss Amount per Day - (grams) - Adult maintenance
    1 20 35
    2 35 60
    4 60 100
    5 75 120
    10 125 200
    20 210 335
    30 285 455
    40 350 560
    50 415 665
    60 475 760
    60+ 75 per 10 kgs 120 per 10 kgs

    Weight loss Mixed Feeding Guide

    Ideal Weight of Dog — kgs Amount per Day - 354 g cans Amount per Day - grams
    1 0.25 + 5 g
    2 0.25 + 20 g
    4 0.5 + 30 g
    5 0.5 + 40 g
    10 1 + 55 g
    20 1 + 140 g
    30 2 + 145 g
    40 2 + 215 g
    50 2 + 280 g
    60+ 2 + 56 g per 10 kgs

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    with Chicken: Wheat, maize gluten meal, flaxseed, cellulose, chicken (6%) and turkey meal, pea bran meal, digest, dried beet pulp, dired tomato pomace, fish oil, coconut oil, minerals, dried carrots, vitamins, pork cartilage (source of chondroitin sulphate), crustacean shell hydrolysate (source of glucosamine), trace elements and beta-carotene. With a natural antioxidant (mixed tocopherols).

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    3199 kcal/kg (320 kcal/100g)

    רכיב תכולה ב-% במזון1
    Dry Matter2
    %
    As Fed, Caloric Basis3
    g/100 kcal
    Moisture 9 %
    Protein 24.7 % 27 % 7.7 g / 100 kcal
    Fat 13.3 % 14.5 % 4.1 g / 100 kcal
    Carbohydrate / NFE 33.6 % 36.7 % 10.5 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Fiber 14.4 % 15.8 % 4.5 g / 100 kcal
    Ash 5.5 % 6 % 1.7 g / 100 kcal
    Calcium 0.79 % 0.86 % 246 mg / 100 kcal
    Phosphorus 0.54 % 0.59 % 169 mg / 100 kcal
    Potassium 0.89 % 0.97 % 278 mg / 100 kcal
    Sodium 0.3 % 0.33 % 94 mg / 100 kcal
    Magnesium 0.137 % 0.15 % 43 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin A 9652 IU/kg 10548 IU/kg 302 IU / 100 kcal
    Vitamin C 136 ppm 148 ppm 4.24 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin D 722 IU/kg 789 IU/kg 22.6 IU / 100 kcal
    Vitamin E 969 IU/kg 1059 IU/kg 30.28 IU / 100 kcal
    Total Omega-3 FA 3.01 % 3.29 % 941 mg / 100 kcal
    Total Omega-6 FA 2.17 % 2.37 % 678 mg / 100 kcal
    Beta-Carotene 1.27 ppm 1.39 ppm 0.04 mg / 100 kcal

    References:

    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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