Supports energy level, joint health, and beautiful coat in large breed mature dogs
This weight management and mobility support dog food was created with Hill’s unique understanding of the biology of overweight dogs.
Gentle on stomachs while nourishing skin & supporting development in growing puppies
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.
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.
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)
This weight management and mobility support dog food was created with Hill’s unique understanding of the biology of overweight dogs.
Advanced nutrition shown to support joint health and improve mobility
Gentle on stomachs while nourishing skin & supporting development in growing puppies
Supports energy level, joint health, and beautiful coat in large breed mature dogs
Clinical nutrition designed to nourish and support dogs with serious illness such as cancer
Clinical nutrition specially formulated to help manage environmental & food sensitivities in dogs
Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Dog Dry Food is clinically proven nutrition to reduce plaque, stain & tartar buildup and cleans right up to the gum line. It works like a toothbrush and dental floss in one and is formulated as a complete and balanced nutritional solution for your dog's daily health regimen. Exclusive feeding of Hill's Prescription Diet t/d Dog Dry Food has been shown to be more effective than toothbrushing.
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.
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.