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Hills Prescription Diet Metabolic review

C+74 / 100 · general adult profile

Hills Prescription Diet Metabolic scores 74 out of 100, a grade C+, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with chicken (15%), and protein sits at 27.5% and fat at 10.8%.

How it scores by breed

The same food scores differently by breed, because each breed profile weights protein fit, fat ceiling, joint support, skin and coat support, filler content and ingredient transparency differently. Across 279 breed profiles, Hills Prescription Diet Metabolic ranges from 48 to 87 out of 100.

Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired)B+ · 87
Dachshund (Standard Smooth-Haired)B+ · 87
Dachshund (Standard Wire-Haired)B+ · 87
BeagleB+ · 85
Chihuahua (Long Coat)B+ · 85
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)B+ · 85
GreyhoundB+ · 85
Miniature SchnauzerB+ · 85
Where it scores lowest
PugD · 48
BulldogD · 48
Newfypoo (Newfoundland x Poodle)D · 51
Neapolitan MastiffD · 52
MastiffD · 52

Analytical constituents

Energy309 kcal per 100g
Protein27.5%
Fat10.8%
Fibre12.6%
Ash5.3%
Moisture8%
Typical price£10.50 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£3.40

Ingredients

Chicken (15%), Maize, Cellulose, Pea bran meal, Flaxseed (first five listed).

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Higher scoring alternatives

Other kibble foods for the same life stage that score better against the general adult profile.

Common questions

Is Hills Prescription Diet Metabolic a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 74 out of 100, a grade C+. That figure reflects protein and fat fit, joint and skin support, filler content and ingredient transparency. The right answer for your own dog depends on its breed, age and any health conditions.

How much protein is in Hills Prescription Diet Metabolic?

The label declares 27.5% crude protein and 10.8% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Hills Prescription Diet Metabolic?

Chicken (15%). Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Hills Prescription Diet Metabolic suit best?

It scores highest for Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired), Dachshund (Standard Smooth-Haired), Dachshund (Standard Wire-Haired). Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.

Score it for your own dog

This page uses a general adult profile. PawsePal scores this food against your dog's breed, age, weight and health conditions, and tells you the portion in grams.

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Scores are produced by PawsePal's six-factor breed-specific scoring engine, built on veterinary nutrition science and aligned with WSAVA guidelines. Analytical values are taken from manufacturer labels and prices are approximate UK retail, so check the pack before you buy. This page is information, not veterinary advice.