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Hill's PRESCRIPTION DIET

Metabolic + Mobility Stew for Dogs

Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help with weight loss and maintenance and joint health. Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility 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 food has an irresistible tuna flavour that dogs love.

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  • Key Benefits

    Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help with weight loss and maintenance and joint health. Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility 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 food has an irresistible tuna flavour that dogs love.


    These characteristics make Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility Stew for Dogs 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.

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    100% Satisfaction Guarantee We're confident your pet will enjoy Hill's™ Prescription Diet™ foods. We're so confident that we offer a 100% money-back guarantee.*

    * 100% Satisfaction Guarantee - if you are unsatisfied for any reason, return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

    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 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.


  • Feeding Guide

    How to adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal 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, & 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 + 10 g per kg

    Weight Control

    Ideal Weight of Dog — kgs Amount per Day - 12.5 oz (354 g) cans - Weight loss Amount per Day - 12.5 oz (354 g) cans - Adult maintenance
    1 1/3 1/2
    2 1/2 7/8
    4 1 1 1/2
    5 1 1 3/4
    10 1 3/4 3
    20 3 4 3/4
    30 4 6 2/3
    40 5 8 1/4
    50 6 9 2/3
    60 7 11
    60+ 40 g per kg 60 g per kg

    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 + 6 g per kg

    Prescription Diet™ Metabolic + Mobility Canine Stew is a complete dietetic pet food for the reduction of excessive body weight and for the support of the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis in adult dogs. This dietetic pet food has a low energy density and a high level of EPA, total Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    COMPOSITION: Meat and animal derivatives, derivatives of vegetable origin, vegetables (2%), fish and fish derivatives (tuna 1%), seeds, oils and fats, eggs and egg derivatives, cereals, minerals, vegetable protein extracts.

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    217.7 kcal (354 g) can

    Nutrient As Fed1
    %
    Dry Matter2
    %
    As Fed, Caloric Basis3
    g/100 kcal
    Protein 4.9 % 27.9 % 8 g / 100 kcal
    Fat 2.6 % 14.8 % 4.2 g / 100 kcal
    Carbohydrate / NFE 6.4 % 36.4 % 10.4 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Fiber 2.6 % 14.9 % 4.3 g / 100 kcal
    Calcium 0.16 % 0.89 % 253 mg / 100 kcal
    Phospohorus 0.1 % 0.57 % 162 mg / 100 kcal
    Potassium 0.18 % 1 % 286 mg / 100 kcal
    Sodium 0.07 % 0.39 % 111 mg / 100 kcal
    Magnesium 0.017 % 0.096 % 27 mg / 100 kcal
    Taurine 0.03 % 0.19 % 54 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin C 27 ppm 155 ppm 4.42 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin E 212 IU/kg 1204 IU/kg 34.43 IU / 100 kcal
    Omega-3-fatty acids 0.58 % 3.32 % 951 mg / 100 kcal
    Omega-6-fatty acids 0.3 % 1.73 % 496 mg / 100 kcal
    L-carnitine 114.9 ppm 653.5 ppm 18.69 mg / 100 kcal