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Hill's Canine Prescription Diet Metabolic Mini (Weight Management) 6kg
| Brand | Hill's Prescription Diet |
| Manufacturer | Hill's |
| Species | Dog |
Description
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Canine Mini is specifically designed for small and miniature dogs. It is recommended for overweight and obese dogs, as well as weight maintenance after weight loss. This food is clinically proven to safely provide 28% body fat loss in 2 months in dogs and avoid weight regain following a weight loss programme.
Properties
- High scientifically formulated nutrient complex - provides appetite regulation, reduces inflammation and improves energy metabolism.
- High soluble and insoluble fibre to trigger satiety, control appetite, and maintain gastrointestinal health.
- High L-carnitine - helps dogs burn fat while sparing lean muscle mass, resulting in more effective weight loss.
- High L-lysine - helps metabolise fat for energy production and maintain lean body mass.
- High superior antioxidant formula - defend cells from free radical oxidation, promoting a healthy immune system.
Packaging
6 kgComposition
Wheat, chicken and turkey meal,maize gluten meal, pea bran meal, maize, tomato pomace, digest, cellulose, flaxseed,animal fat, beet pulp, coconut oil, minerals, citrus pulp, spinach powder,grape pomace, L-lysine, DL-methionine, Lipoic acid, dehydrated carrots,L-carnitine, vitamins, taurine, trace elements and beta-carotene. With natural antioxidant (mixed tocopherols).
| as fed | dry matter | per 100 kcal ME5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26.0 % | 28.4 % | 8.4 g |
| Fat | 11.4 % | 12.5 % | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrate (NFE) | 35.0 % | 38.2 % | 11.2 g |
| Fibre (crude) | 13.4 % | 14.6 % | 4.3 g |
| Moisture | 8.5 % | 9.3 % | 2.7 g |
| Calcium | 0.84 % | 0.92 % | 270 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0.63 % | 0.69 % | 203 mg |
| Sodium | 0.33 % | 0.36 % | 106 mg |
| Potassium | 0.74 % | 0.81 % | 238 mg |
| Magnesium | 0.12 % | 0.13 % | 39 mg |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.70 % | 0.77 % | 225 mg |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.78 % | 1.95 % | 572 mg |
| Taurine | 1,060 mg/kg | 1,158 mg/kg | 34 mg |
| L-Carnitine | 285 mg/kg | 311 mg/kg | 9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 6,718 IU/kg | 7,342 IU/kg | 216 IU |
| Vitamin D | 703 IU/kg | 768 IU/kg | 23 IU |
| Vitamin E | 675 mg/kg | 738 mg/kg | 22 mg |
| Vitamin C | 122 mg/kg | 133 mg/kg | 3.92 mg |
| Beta-carotene | 2.0 mg/kg | 2.2 mg/kg | 0.06 mg |
METABOLISABLE ENERGY
| as fed | dry matter4 | |
|---|---|---|
| kcal/100g | 310 | 339 |
| kJ/100g | 1,299 | 1,419 |
Directions
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Canine Mini should be recommended by your veterinary surgeon. For detailed information on feeding amounts and how this food can help your pet, please consult your veterinary surgeon. Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet Metabolic food and Metabolic Canine Treats. Please note that this is a guide only and that individual animals may have different requirements. Adjust the feeding amount to maintain the optimal body weight and keep fresh water availalbe at all times.
FOR WEIGHT LOSS: Determine the amount to feed based on the target weight rather than the current weight.
FOR WEIGHT CONTROL: Patient should be monitored to ensure proper body weight is maintained. Increase food amounts accordingly.
When feeding for the first time, mix increasing amounts of the pet’s new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.
FEEDING GUIDE - DRY
| Body Weight kg | FOR CORRECTION OF EXCESS WEIGHT Dry grams | FOR ALL OTHER INDICATIONS Dry grams |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 2.50 | 45 | 70 |
| 3 | 50 | 80 |
| 4 | 60 | 100 |
| 5 | 75 | 120 |
| 6 | 85 | 135 |
| 7 | 95 | 155 |
| 7.50 | 100 | 160 |
| 8 | 105 | 170 |
| 9 | 115 | 185 |
| 10 | 125 | 200 |
| 15 | 170 | 275 |
| 20 | 210 | 340 |
| 30 | 285 | 460 |
| 40 | 355 | 570 |
| 50 | 420 | 675 |
| 60 + | 8 per kg | 13 per kg |
MIXED FEEDING GUIDE FOR WEIGHT LOSS
| MIXED FEEDIG GUIDE FOR ALL OTHER INDICATIONS Body Weight kg | Can 370g | Dry grams |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1/2 | 10 |
| 3 | 1/2 | 30 |
| 4 | 1/2 | 50 |
| 5 | 1/2 | 65 |
| 7.50 | 1/2 | 110 |
| 10 | 1 | 100 |
| 15 | 1 | 170 |
| 20 | 1 | 235 |
| 30 | 2 | 255 |
| 40 | 2 | 365 |
| 50 | 2 | 470 |
| 60 + | 2 | 9 per kg |
MIXED FEEDING GUIDE FOR WEIGHT MAINTENANCE
| MIXED FEEDIG GUIDE FOR CORRECTION OF EXCESS WEIGHT Body Weight kg | Can 370g | Dry grams |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1/3 | 5 |
| 3 | 1/3 | 15 |
| 4 | 1/3 | 30 |
| 5 | 1/2 | 25 |
| 7.50 | 1/2 | 50 |
| 10 | 1 | 25 |
| 15 | 1 | 70 |
| 20 | 1 | 110 |
| 30 | 2 | 80 |
| 40 | 2 | 150 |
| 50 | 2 | 215 |
| 60 + | 2 | 4 per kg |
A 370g can is equal to 104 g of the dry food.
Legal Notice
This food should be used only when recommended by a vet following the examination of your pet. Whilst your pet is being fed this diet, it is recommended that you seek veterinary advice at least every 6 months and immediately if your pet’s condition deteriorates in any way.
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