For cat owners struggling with feline obesity, Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Feline offers a groundbreaking solution. This specially formulated diet is designed not just to help cats lose weight, but to do so in a way that is tailored to each individual cat’s energy expenditure, ensuring a safe, gentle, and effective weight loss journey, followed by sustained weight maintenance.
The efficacy of this diet is clinically proven: it has been shown to safely reduce body fat in cats by an average of 28% within just two months. Furthermore, Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic actively combats the notorious “yo-yo effect,” meaning it is clinically proven to prevent weight regain after a cat has successfully completed its weight loss program. This provides owners with confidence and their feline companions with a healthier future.
Key Benefits of Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Feline
This advanced feline diet is packed with essential components to support weight loss and overall health:
- High Fiber Content: Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic is rich in both soluble and insoluble fibers. These fibers promote a feeling of fullness, which helps to reduce hunger and appetite. Additionally, the fiber content is crucial for maintaining good gastrointestinal health.
- Elevated L-Carnitine Levels: L-Carnitine plays a vital role in promoting fat metabolism. It helps the body burn fat for energy while preserving lean muscle mass, making the weight loss process more efficient and effective.
- Enhanced L-Lysine: L-Lysine is particularly important during a weight loss regimen. It aids in the energy utilization of fats while simultaneously helping to maintain lean body mass, which is essential for a cat’s overall health and mobility.
- Superior Antioxidant Formula: Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Feline is fortified with a high concentration of antioxidants. These powerful compounds work to neutralize free radicals, which can increase in number during periods of obesity, thereby supporting the cat’s cellular health.
Ingredients
The carefully selected ingredients in Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Feline include: Dehydrated poultry meat, rice, corn gluten meal, cellulose, tomato pomace, beet pulp, flaxseed, coconut oil, hydrolysate, animal fats, minerals, L-lysine, DL-methionine, dehydrated carrots, L-carnitine, vitamins, taurine, trace elements, and beta-carotene. The food is naturally preserved using a blend of tocopherols and citric acid.
Feeding Guide
The feeding amounts provided are suggested starting points and may need to be adjusted based on individual cat needs to maintain optimal body weight.
FOR WEIGHT LOSS: The amount of food should be calculated based on the cat’s ideal target weight, not its current weight.
FOR IDEAL WEIGHT MAINTENANCE: Cats should be regularly monitored to ensure their optimal weight is maintained, and the food ration should be adjusted accordingly.
For correcting excess weight:
| Target Body Weight (kg) | Dry (g) |
|---|---|
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 35 |
| 4 | 50 |
| 5 | 55 |
| 6 | 65 |
| 7 + | 9 per kg |
For ideal weight maintenance:
| Target Body Weight (kg) | Dry (g) |
|---|---|
| 2 | 40 |
| 3 | 55 |
| 4 | 70 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 6 | 95 |
| 7 + | 14 per kg |
Note: One 156g can is equivalent to 39 grams of dry kibble.
Average Nutritional Analysis
| Component | In Food (%) | Dry Matter (%) | Per 100 kcal EM (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 37.8 | 40.0 | 11.2 |
| Fat | 12.1 | 12.8 | 3.6 |
| Carbohydrate (ENA) | 29.2 | 30.9 | 8.7 |
| Crude Fibre | 9.3 | 9.8 | 2.8 |
| Total Dietary Fibre | 16.5 | 17.5 | 4.9 |
| Moisture | 5.5 | – | 1.6 |
| Calcium | 0.96 | 1.02 | 285 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0.7 | 0.74 | 207 mg |
| Sodium | 0.31 | 0.33 | 92 mg |
| Potassium | 0.71 | 0.74 | 210 mg |
| Magnesium | 0.09 | 0.1 | 27 mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1.06 | 1.12 | 314 mg |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2.3 | 2.43 | 682 mg |
| Taurine | 2375 mg/kg | 2513 mg/kg | 70 mg |
| L-Carnitine | 530 mg/kg | 561 mg/kg | 16 mg |
| L-Lysine | 2.1 | 2.2 | 623 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10211 IU/kg | 10805 IU/kg | 303 IU |
| Vitamin D | 927 IU/kg | 981 IU/kg | 27 IU |
| Vitamin E | 600 mg/kg | 635 mg/kg | 18 mg |
| Vitamin C | 90 mg/kg | 95 mg/kg | 3 mg |
| Beta-Carotene | 1.5 mg/kg | 1.6 mg/kg | 0.04 mg |
| Item | In Food (kcal/100g) | Dry Matter (kcal/100g) |
|---|---|---|
| kcal/100g | 337 | 357 |
| kJ/100g | 1412 | 1494 |
Contraindications
Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Feline should not be used in the following cases:
- In dogs
- In kittens
- In pregnant or lactating female cats
- Without the explicit prescription and supervision of your veterinarian.
For cats requiring veterinary-supervised weight management, Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Feline offers a scientifically formulated and clinically proven path towards a healthier weight and improved quality of life. Always consult with your veterinarian to determine if this diet is appropriate for your cat’s specific needs.
