Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight Management Vegetables & Chicken Stew Canned Cat Food (2.9oz x 24 cans) - US 4457
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight Management Vegetables & Chicken Stew Canned Cat Food (2.9oz x 24 cans) - US 4457
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Vet-Formulated Weight Management Wet Food for Adult Cats
Product Description
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight Management Vegetable and Chicken Stew is a vet-formulated wet cat food designed to help adult cats lose and maintain a healthy weight. It activates your cat's unique metabolism to support natural fat burning, while a fiber-rich blend controls hunger between meals. Made with real chicken and vegetables in a stew, it provides complete nutrition and energy for active play.
Benefits
- Activates Natural Metabolism: Specially formulated to trigger your cat's unique metabolism, supporting natural fat burning and effective weight loss.
- Clinically Proven Results: In home feeding studies, 88% of cats successfully lost weight within just two months on this formula.
- Keeps Hunger Satisfied: A unique fiber blend helps cats feel full between meals, reducing cravings and unnecessary food consumption.
- Maintains Lost Weight: Formulated to help cats keep off the weight they have lost, supporting long-term healthy body condition.
- Supports Active Play: Provides the right energy balance, keeping cats active and playful without drastically reducing their daily portion sizes.
- Vet and Nutritionist Formulated: Developed by Hill's team of nutritionists and veterinarians to deliver safe, science-backed clinical nutrition for cats.
Variants
2.9 oz can
Ingredients
Water, Pork Liver, Carrots, Wheat Gluten, Spinach, Chicken, Powdered Cellulose, Corn Starch, Rice, Flaxseed, Dried Tomato Pomace, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Coconut Oil, Potassium Alginate, Calcium Chloride, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Taurine, Disodium Phosphate, Iodized Salt, Leucine, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, L-Carnitine, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Beta-Carotene.
Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient |
Value |
Crude Protein |
7.0% min |
Crude Fat |
2.0% min |
Crude Fiber |
3.0% max |
Taurine |
0.04% min |
How to Use
Recommended Feeding Chart
Cat's Weight |
Weight Loss (Cans Per Day) |
Adult Maintenance (Cans Per Day) |
6 lbs |
1 3/4 |
2 3/4 |
8 lbs |
2 1/4 |
3 1/2 |
10 lbs |
2 2/3 |
4 |
12 lbs |
3 |
4 2/3 |
14 lbs |
3 1/2 |
5 1/4 |
16 lbs |
3 3/4 |
5 3/4 |
18 lbs |
4 1/4 |
6 1/3 |
Directions for Use
- Veterinary Prescription Required: This is a prescription diet; a valid veterinary authorization is needed before purchasing or feeding your cat.
- Follow Feeding Guidelines: Feed the amount listed in the feeding chart daily, based on your cat's current body weight.
- Transition Diet Gradually: Transition your cat over at least 7 days by slowly increasing the new food and decreasing the old food.
- Feed as Sole Diet: Serve this as your cat's only food. Do not mix unless your veterinarian specifically advises including other foods or treats.
- Use a Separate Bowl: Cats often refuse mixed diets, so serve the new food in a separate bowl from their current food.
- Monitor Weight Regularly: Track your cat's body condition over time and adjust feeding amounts as suggested by your veterinarian.
Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any diet for your pet.
Additional Information
Precautions
- For Adult Cats Only: This formula is specifically made for adult cats and is not intended for kittens or pregnant females.
- Vet Authorization Required: This is a veterinary diet and requires valid authorization from a licensed veterinarian before it can be purchased.
- Slow Transition: Quickly changing a diet causes stomach issues so you must switch slowly over seven days.
- Do Not Mix: Mixing this meal with other items ruins the nutrients and makes the formula less effective.
- Store Bags Safely: You must keep all packaging away from children and pets to prevent any accidental ingestion risks.
- Regular Vet Visits: Frequent vet checkups help you monitor your cat and adjust their daily feeding plan properly.
Possible Side Effects
- Initial Food Refusal: Some cats might reject unfamiliar tastes, so a slow and steady introduction is necessary for meal acceptance.
- Digestive Upset: Cats may experience loose stools, gas, or stomach discomfort during the transition to the new formula.
- Recurring Digestive Signs: Consult your veterinarian immediately if vomiting, gas, or loose stools last for more than two days.
- Stool Consistency Changes: Small changes in stool texture might happen during the first week as the digestive system adapts.
Storage Information
- Protect from Moisture: Avoid keeping this item in damp areas because humidity can ruin the food's overall safety and quality.
- Store In A Cool Place: Place all unopened containers in a dry spot to shield them from high heat and direct sunlight.
- Keep Packaging Secured: Store all the food cans away from pets and kids to prevent accidental ingestion.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How long does it take for cats to lose weight on Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic?
Ans: Studies indicates, 88% of cats lost weight at home within 2 months when fed the nutrition of Metabolic. Results may vary depending on your cat's starting weight, activity level, and how consistently the diet is followed. Regular vet checkups help track progress.
Q2: Does Hill's Diet Metabolic Vegetable and Chicken Stew require a vet prescription?
Ans: Yes, this is a prescription veterinary diet that requires authorization from a licensed veterinarian before it can be purchased. It belongs to a therapeutic diet range designed for weight management and specific health conditions, so it should be used under a vet’s guidance.
Q3: How many cans of Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic should I feed my cat per day?
Ans: Daily feeding amounts depend on your cat's current body weight and goal. For example, a 10 lb cat needs approximately 2 2/3 cans daily for weight loss or 4 cans for maintenance. Always confirm the appropriate amount with your veterinarian.
Q4: Can I mix Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic wet food with my cat's current food?
Ans: Cats frequently reject mixed meals, so you should offer the new formula in a different bowl. A slow seven-day switch helps prevent stomach distress by starting at one quarter and reaching completion.
Q5: Is Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic wet food suitable for all cats?
Ans: This product serves adult cats only and is not appropriate for kittens or those expecting offspring. A veterinarian must supervise this therapeutic diet to ensure that your pet receives the correct care. Always consult a vet to verify if this formula meets your cat's specific requirements.
This Shipping Policy explains how orders are processed, shipped, tracked, and delivered.
1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
4. International Shipping
We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
International delivery estimates may be affected by carrier operations, customs processing, local holidays, weather, or other events outside normal transit conditions.
5. Tracking
When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
7. Delayed or Lost Shipments
If your shipment has not arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe, please contact us. We will review the tracking information, work with the carrier when necessary, and assist with an appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
8. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Deliveries
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Please include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
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If you have questions about shipping or an order in transit, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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