Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic is a veterinary-grade weight management food for adult dogs carrying excess body condition. Available in wet canned and dry formats, it requires a prescription from your vet. Designed for dogs where extra weight is reducing mobility and quality of life, it works through the way the body processes and stores fat rather than relying on calorie restriction alone.

The Metabolic formula uses Hill's ActivBiome+ approach, which targets the gut microbiome to influence fat metabolism. Controlled levels of calories, fat, and sodium help manage body condition without leaving dogs feeling deprived at mealtimes. The wet canned option contributes additional moisture to the diet, which can support urinary health alongside weight goals. No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.

Dogs that have previously resisted diet foods often accept Metabolic well — consistent feeding is essential for the formula to work. Body condition scores typically improve within 12 weeks when fed as part of a vet-monitored weight loss plan, and the wet format suits dogs that benefit from additional hydration.