Hills Dog Perfect Weight Chicken & Vegetable 12PK

"Hill's Perfect Weight Chicken & Vegetable" is a line of dog food from Hill's Science Plan (also known as Hill's Science Diet in some regions). It's a weight management food formulated for adult dogs that are prone to weight gain or are slightly overweight. The food is available in both dry kibble and wet canned/tray formats.

Here's a breakdown of the product's key features:

Purpose:

• Weight Management: The primary goal of this food is to help dogs achieve a healthy weight and maintain it over the long term. Hill's states that its formula has "clinically proven technology" to help dogs lose weight.

• Lean Muscle Support: The food contains a high protein content to help dogs maintain lean muscle mass while they lose fat.

Key Ingredients (may vary between wet and dry formulas):

• Primary Protein: The main protein source is chicken (or chicken and turkey meal in some dry formulas).

• Vegetables: In the wet food, it contains whole vegetables like carrots, green peas, and green beans. The dry food also includes vegetable-based ingredients like dried tomato pomace, pea bran meal, and dried carrots.

• Fiber: High fiber content from ingredients like cellulose and pea fiber is used to help dogs feel full and satisfied.

• Metabolism Support: The formula is often enriched with L-carnitine and coconut oil, which are included to help support a healthy metabolism.

Nutritional Profile:

• Lower Calories: The food is designed to be lower in calories than standard adult dog food to facilitate weight loss.

• High Protein and Fiber: It has a high protein and high fiber content, which helps with satiety and supports lean muscle.

• No Artificial Ingredients: Hill's Science Plan Perfect Weight is made without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

Who it's for:

• Adult Dogs: This food is recommended for adult dogs over one year of age.

• Dogs Prone to Weight Gain: It is particularly suited for dogs that are less active, neutered, or have a tendency to gain weight.

• Not for Puppies: It is not recommended for puppies, or for pregnant or nursing dogs.