Prescription Diet™ Metabolic news Metabolic+Mobility Metabolic Mini Metabolic treats Weight loss and maintenance Why Metabolic How Metabolic works Weight management products Success at home Is your dog in good shape? Why being overweight matters Exercise tips Where to buy •DOG •CAT Introducing the future of weight management 96% of dogs lost weight in two months at home New reasons to love Metabolic Great tasting Metabolic Canine Treatsso you can reward your dog without compromising on weight loss success Metabolic Minifor small and miniature dog breeds Advanced antioxidant formula New Metabolic Mini Specifically designed for small and miniature dogs Clinically proven weight loss and maintenance Now in a specially designed mini kibble Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution Mini Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution Helps healthy digestion Great taste your dog will love New Metabolic Treats Making weight loss fun Is your dog making an effort to lose weight? Reward him with the new treat from Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Metabolic without putting the success of his weight loss regime at risk. Support weight loss success Superior satisfaction with only 9.4 Kcal per treat Great taste your dog will love Weight loss and maintenance that fits the way you feed your pet Revolutionary weight loss and management nutrition for your dog Innovative food proven to help your dog lose weight and maintain it No need to change food once your dog gets back in shape See great results, even if you don't measure precisely Why Metabolic? Proven at home 96% of dogs lost weight in two months at home – proven in real-life situations with real people* Your dog will lose weight Clinically proven to safely provide 28% body fat lossin two months* Easy for dogs to stay on the food Keeps your dog satisfied and full, and with zero deprivation — 90% of owners completed the weight loss programme And keep fit Clinically proven to avoid the yoyo effect - weight rebound, following a weight loss programme, if your dog keeps eating Metabolic How Metabolic works Metabolic is a special weight food formulated with scientifically selected ingredients Works with your dog’s unique energy use to reduce excessive body weight. Reduces need to measure the amount of food precisely. Keeps your pet feeling full and satisfied making it easy to stay on the food. "Now with 35% more antioxidants to support the body’s natural defenses to neutralize free radicals associated with obesity".** Great taste your dog will love Metabolic comes in a great taste your dog will love, making your dog feel full and satisfied after every meal. The right products for weight management Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution Innovative weight management solution to improve weight programme success Clinically proven to safely provide 28% body fat loss in dogs in two months* Clinically proven to avoid weight regain following a weight loss programme* 96% of dogs lost weight in two months at home – proven in blinded in-home feeding study* Great compliance and zero deprivation – 90% of clients completed the weight loss programme VIEW ALL PRODUCTS New Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution Mini Clinically proven weight loss and maintenance Now in a specially designed mini kibble Easy to digest for sensitive stomach Great taste your dog will love VIEW ALL PRODUCTS Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution Wet Weight loss without deprivation – 96% of dogs lost weight in 2 months at home, 90% of dogs completed the weight loss programme Reduced need to measure portions precisely Clinically proven to avoid weight regain following a weight loss programme VIEW ALL PRODUCTS r/d™ Canine Dry Low in calories; high in dietary fibre; rich in L-carnitine to help burn fat. Rich in lysine to maintain lean muscle mass New great taste your dog will love Clinically proven to reduce body fat by 22% in just 2 months Available as Mini with smaller kibbles for a smaller jaw size VIEW ALL PRODUCTS r/d™ Canine Wet Low in calories; high in dietary fibre; rich in L-carnitine to help burn fat. Rich in lysine to maintain lean muscle mass VIEW ALL PRODUCTS w/d™ Canine Dry A reduced fat, high fibre food recommended to help pets prone to weight-gain maintain optimum body weight Helps manage diabetes mellitus Moderately low in calories and fat Helps stabilize blood glucose levels Available as Mini with smaller kibbles for smaller jaw size VIEW ALL PRODUCTS w/d™ Canine Wet A reduced fat, high fibre food recommended to help pets prone to weight-gain maintain optimum body weight. Also helps manage diabetes mellitus in dogs VIEW ALL PRODUCTS j/d™ Reduced Calorie Canine Dry Clinically proven to help dogs walk, run, play and climb stairs more easily. You'll see a difference in 21 days Helps your dog walk, run and play better by soothing aching joints and preserving healthy cartilage Helps maintain joint cartilage thanks to EPA, a special Omega-3 fatty acid from fish oil, and glucosamine and chondrotin sulphate from natural sources VIEW THIS PRODUCT Success at home*** It's easy to follow 70% agreed it was an easy way for their pet to lose weight My pet feels full and satisfied Majority agreed that the food kept away hunger I would recommend Metabolic to a friend 80% would be happy to recommend the product to a friend with an overweight pet TELL US WHAT YOU THINK Is your dog in good shape? Right weight for your breed What should your pet weigh? This online tool helps you discover your pet's ideal weightbased on their breed. Ideal weight may vary by breed and individual, so always discuss your pet's weight with your vet. The Body Condition Score (BCS)is a measure that tells you if your pet is at or above its ideal weight. One way vets test your pet's body condition is by checking just how easy it is to feel their ribs. Interesting fact Did you know that 1 in 3 pets in the UK are overweight? But many of us don't realise that our dog has a weight problem, and even when we do, we may not be aware of how much it can affect their health and well-being. Check your Body Condition Score Very thin Ribs prominent and easily felt with no fat cover Body condition score: 1 Underweight Bones are raised with minimal tissue between the skin and the bone Body condition score: 2 Ideal Weight Ribs visible and easily felt Body condition score: 3 Overweight Difficult to see or feel ribs throgh moderate fat cover. Slightly sagging abdominal fat pad may be seen in dogs. Body condition score: 4 Obese Ribs are not visible and difficult to feel through thick fat cover. Dogs have a prominent sagging abdominal fat pad. Body condition score: 5 BACK COMPARE YOUR PET WEIGHT**** CHECK YOUR DOG’S BCS Weight gain is serious 1 in 3 pets is overweight or obese. Being as little as 20% overweight can greatly increase the risk of your pet developing serious health conditions such as diabetes mellitus, arthritis, urinary stones or heart disease. Excess weight not only has a negative impact on your pet's general wellbeing, happiness and overall quality of life, but it can also significantly shorten its life expectancy compared to a healthy-weight pet. Click below to see how adding just a little weight to your dog would compare to human weight. YOUR PET'S WEIGHT IN HUMAN TERMS Exercise must accompany proper nutrition As well as feeding your pet the correct nutrition, promoting regular exercise will help the process of healthy weight loss. A few exercise and workout tips you and your dog can do together: Power dog walks with intervals Take your dog for a walk on a leash. Throughout the walk, mix in some intervals of jogging, running or high stepping to help increase your heart rate and burn calories for both you and your dog. Dog squat tease Stand with your legs spread shoulder width in preparation to do a leg squat. As you descend, tap your dog with his favorite toy. As you rise, lift the toy above your head to encourage your dog to jump after it. This can be done in your home and outside as well. Dog tag Just as you did so many times with your friends as a kid, play tag with your dog at your local dog park, in your backyard or even inside your house. You'll both get a great cardio workout as your dog tries to chase you down. Where to buy Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ pet foods are available at your vet clinic and online. Locate a vet clinic near you or start shopping online for fast, convenient delivery to your door. •BUY LOCAL •BUY ONLINE * Data on file. 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