Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET
Metabolic Cat Food
Hill's nutritionists & veterinarians developed Prescription Diet Metabolic clinical nutrition specially formulated to help cats lose weight and keep the lost weight off. Naturally works with each cat's unique metabolic response for easy and effective weight loss. This food stimulates cats' natural ability to burn fat and and provides energy for active play. Its unique fibre blend helps keep cats feeling full and satisfied. In fact, 88% of pets lost weight at home in 2 months when fed the nutrition of Metabolic.* This wet food is made with chicken and has an irresistible taste that makes it easier for pet parents to comply with your recommendation.
* Data on file, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.
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Key Benefits
Hill's nutritionists & veterinarians developed Prescription Diet Metabolic clinical nutrition specially formulated to help cats lose weight and keep the lost weight off. Naturally works with each cat's unique metabolic response for easy and effective weight loss. This food stimulates cats' natural ability to burn fat and and provides energy for active play. Its unique fibre blend helps keep cats feeling full and satisfied. In fact, 88% of pets lost weight at home in 2 months when fed the nutrition of Metabolic.* This wet food is made with chicken and has an irresistible taste that makes it easier for pet parents to comply with your recommendation.
* Data on file, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.
These characteristics make Prescription Diet Metabolic, veterinary exclusive wet cat food, a useful nutritional aid to activate metabolism in obese or overweight cats:
KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS Proprietary blend of synergistic ingredients and nutrients Added Provides appetite regulation, reduces inflammation and activates metabolism. Antioxidants High Help protect againsts 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 cats 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. Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:
Clinically proven to reduce body weight by 11% in 2 months. 1
The nutrition of Metabolic is clinically proven to work with each cat's unique metabolic response activating the body's natural ability to burn excess body fat and affect calorie utilisation. 1,2
In an in-home feeding study 88% of pets experienced weight loss within 2 months. 3
Maintains effective and safe rate of up to 1-2% body weight loss weekly during weight loss period. 1
Additional Info:
Prescription Diet Metabolic has a complete portfolio of dry food, canned food and pouches that are designed to work together to ensure safe and healthy weight loss and easy weight maintenance. Advanced weight management nutrition appropriate for multi-cat households.
S+OXSHIELD: Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals
Other Products to Consider
- For patients with obesity, including those with diabetes: Prescription Diet m/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare+Metabolic Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress+Metabolic Cat Food, Prescription Diet r/d Cat 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 m/d Cat Food, Prescription Diet w/d Multi-Benefit Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare+Metabolic Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress+Metabolic Cat Food
- For patients requiring weight loss or maintenance with concurrent feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD): Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Stress+Metabolic Cat Food, Prescription Diet c/d Multicare+Metabolic Cat 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 cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2015;247:365–374.
2. Christmann U, Becvarova I, Werre S, Meyer H. Effectiveness of a new dietetic weight management food to achieve weight loss in client-owned obese cats. J Feline Med Surg 2016;18(12):947-953.
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.
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DAILY Feeding Guide
Determine the amount to feed based on the ideal weight rather than the current weight.
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 & pouches 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 Cat — kgs Amount per Day - 85 g pouches Amount per Day - grams 2 1 + 25 g 3 1 + 40 g 4 1 + 50 g 5 1 + 65 g 6 1 + 75 g 7+ 1 + 12 g per kg Weight Control
Ideal Weight of Cat — kgs Amount per Day - 85 g pouches - Weight loss Amount per Day - 85 g pouches - Adult maintenance 2 1 5/8 2 1/2 3 2 1/4 3 1/3 4 2 3/4 4 1/4 5 3 1/4 5 6 3 3/4 5 2/3 7 4 1/4 6 1/4 7+ 50 g per kg 75 g per kg Weight loss Mixed Feeding Guide
Ideal Weight of Cat — kgs Amount per Day - 85 g pouches Amount per Day - grams 2 1 + 10 g 3 1 + 20 g 4 1 + 30 g 5 1 + 40 g 6 1 + 45 g 7+ 1 + 7 g per kg -
Ingredients
High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Chicken: Chicken (27%), pork, cellulose, dried egg whites, maize starch, various sugars, dried tomato pomace, wheat flour, minerals, pea protein, coconut oil, flaxseed oil, dried carrots, vitamins, maize dextrine, dried pork protein, fish oil, trace elements, taurine and beta-carotene. Coloured with natural caramel.
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Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
677 kcal/kg, 57.5 kcal/pouch
Nutrient As Fed1
%Dry Matter2
%As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcalMoisture 81 % Protein 7.8 % 41.1 % 11.5 g / 100 kcal Fat 2.6 % 13.6 % 3.8 g / 100 kcal Carbohydrate / NFE 5.3 % 27.9 % 7.8 g / 100 kcal Crude Fiber 1.9 % 10.2 % 2.9 g / 100 kcal Ash 1.4 % 7.4 % 2.1 g / 100 kcal Calcium 0.22 % 1.16 % 327 mg / 100 kcal Phosphorus 0.15 % 0.79 % 222 mg / 100 kcal Potassium 0.14 % 0.72 % 202 mg / 100 kcal Sodium 0.08 % 0.43 % 122 mg / 100 kcal Magnesium 0.015 % 0.081 % 23 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin A 28788 IU/kg 151516 IU/kg 4252 IU / 100 kcal Vitamin C 20 ppm 105 ppm 2.94 mg / 100 kcal Vitamin D 204 IU/kg 1073 IU/kg 30.1 IU / 100 kcal Vitamin E 188 IU/kg 992 IU/kg 27.84 IU / 100 kcal Total Omega-3 FA 0.26 % 1.39 % 390 mg / 100 kcal Total Omega-6 FA 0.66 % 3.47 % 974 mg / 100 kcal Beta-Carotene 0.91 ppm 4.8 ppm 0.13 mg / 100 kcal
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