For the unique nutritional needs of mature Small & Mini dogs
Supports lean muscle and beautiful coat for adult dogs
Vital nutrients to support 5 essential building blocks for lifelong health
Precisely balanced nutrition for indoor cats with the delicious taste of savory minced chicken
Over 70% of cats lost weight within 10 weeks when fed this nutrition
Precisely balanced nutrition in two delicous flavours to help fuel the energy needs of cats during the prime of their life
Where you store your cat and dog food can make a big difference in the quality and freshness once it is opened. Here are some common questions and recommendations for optimal storage for all of Hill’s dry and canned cat and dog food.
Learn what to look for in healthy pet food & nutrition, including ingredients, quality of the manufacturer, your pet's age, and any special needs they have.
Water is the most important nutrient of all and essential for life. Animals can lose almost all their fat and half their protein and still survive, but if they lose 15% of their water, it will mean death.
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Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.
Recommend feeding Prescription Diet dry food and canned food exclusively.
Determine the amount to feed based on the ideal weight rather than the current weight.
Gradually transition to the new food over a 7 day period.
Veterinary supervised exercise may be beneficial in combination with weight loss programs.
Weight loss
Ideal Weight of Dog - kgs | Amount per Day - 370 g cans | Amount per Day - grams | |
1 | 0.25 | + | -5 g |
2 | 0.25 | + | 10 g |
4 | 0.5 | + | 10 g |
5 | 0.5 | + | 25 g |
10 | 1 | + | 25 g |
20 | 1 | + | 110 g |
30 | 1 | + | 185 g |
40 | 1 | + | 250 g |
50 | 2 | + | 215 g |
60+ | 2 | + | 5 g per kg |
Ideal Weight of Dog - kgs | Amount per Day - 370 g cans | Amount per Day - grams | |
1 | 0.25 | + | 5 g |
2 | 0.25 | + | 25 g |
4 | 0.5 | + | 35 g |
5 | 0.5 | + | 55 g |
10 | 1 | + | 75 g |
20 | 1 | + | 190 g |
30 | 2 | + | 195 g |
40 | 2 | + | 290 g |
50 | 2 | + | 380 g |
60+ | 2 | + | 8 g per kg |
Ideal Weight of Dog - kgs | Amount per Day - 13 oz (370 g) cans - Weight loss | Amount per Day - 13 oz (370 g) cans - Weight Management |
1 | 1/4 | 1/3 |
2 | 3/8 | 1/2 |
4 | 2/3 | 3/4 |
5 | 3/4 | 1 |
10 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/4 |
20 | 2 | 3 |
30 | 2 3/4 | 4 |
40 | 3 1/2 | 5 |
50 | 4 | 5 3/4 |
60 | 4 3/4 | 6 2/3 |
60+ | 25 g per kg | 40 g per kg |
Even a little extra weight can impact the pet's quality of life and relationship with family because that extra weight can reduce play time, impact mobility and affect the lifelong general health of your dog.
Hill's nutritionists & veterinarians developed Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight + j/d clinical nutrition specially formulated to support your pet's weight management and joint health. In fact, 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 wet food has an irresistible chicken flavour that your dog will love.
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight + j/d provides all the nutrition dogs need during weight loss and maintenance while supporting their joint health. Please consult your veterinarian for further information on how our Prescription Diet foods can help your dog to continue to enjoy a happy and active life.
Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
Protein | 28.1 % |
Fat | 14.7 % |
Carbohydrate / NFE | 34.9 % |
Crude Fiber | 15.7 % |
Ash | 6.6 % |
Starch | 19.8 % |
Total Dietary Fiber | 26.2 % |
Calcium | 0.88 % |
Phosphorus | 0.6 % |
Potassium | 0.9 % |
Sodium | 0.31 % |
Magnesium | 0.114 % |
Lysine | 1.76 % |
Taurine | 0.11 % |
Vitamin A | 93755 IU/kg |
Vitamin C | 152 ppm |
Vitamin D | 1006 IU/kg |
Vitamin E | 1136 IU/kg |
DHA | 0.351 % |
EPA | 0.494 % |
Total Omega-3 FA | 3.29 % |
Total Omega-6 FA | 2.28 % |
Beta-Carotene | 4.14 ppm |
Carnitine | 330.2 ppm |
Glucosamine | 505 ppm |
Chondroitin Sulfate | 306 ppm |
Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of old food over a 7-day period.
We lead the way in several scientific fields to create the quality nutrition your pet deserves
After years of research, experts at Hill’s have determined the gut microbiome supports not only your pet’s digestive health but their overall health as well.
Whether it’s helping a pet burn fat rather than store it or helping older pets feel young again, it’s our consistent scientific approach that creates nutrition unlike any other pet food brand out there.
Prebiotics are what noursishes gut bacteria — and may influence the overall health and wellbeing of your pet. After years of research, experts at Hill’s have determined the gut microbiome affects not only your pet’s digestive health but their overall health as well.
Read why Hill's is the #1 U.S. veterinarian recommended* brand.
When it comes to your pet, your veterinarian is your best source of information and care. It’s their unbiased feedback that helps us maintain and refine our pet food formulas. Hill’s is U.S. veterinarians’ #1 recommended* brand. (*CM Research 2023, USA study)
Supports lean muscle and beautiful coat for adult dogs
Vital nutrients to support 5 essential building blocks for lifelong health
Supports energy level and beautiful coat in mature dogs who prefer smaller kibble
For the unique nutritional needs of mature Small & Mini dogs
Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Cat Dry Food is clinically proven nutrition to reduce plaque, stain & tartar buildup and clean up to the gum line. It is formulated as a complete and balanced nutritional solution for your cat's daily health regimen. Exclusive feeding of Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Cat Dry Food has been shown to be more effective than toothbrushing.
Clinical nutrition specially formulated to help manage environmental & food sensitivities in dogs
Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Small Bites Dog Dry Food is clinically shown to reduce plaque, stain & tartar buildup and clean up to the gum line in small dogs. It is formulated as a complete and balanced nutritional solution for your dog's daily health regimen. The kibble size is designed to meet the needs of your smaller dog.
Clinical nutrition for dogs with cognitive dysfunction and compromised mobility
Hill’s Science Diet provides science-led nutrition to support pets’ ever-changing needs. Our portfolio also includes specialized nutrition for pets’ weight, skin, stomach and more.