Metabolic + Mobility Vegetable & Tuna Stew Wet Dog Food
Verified Jun 8, 2026
This is a therapeutic wet food for adult dogs that combines weight management with joint support. It uses pork liver and tuna as primary animal protein sources, with added fiber from powdered cellulose and vegetables to help support weight control. The formula is enriched with fish oil, L-carnitine, glucosamine, and chondroitin, and has been validated in AAFCO feeding trials for adult maintenance.
Nutritionally, this is a well-designed prescription diet for adult dogs who need help with both weight control and joint support. The protein, fat, and fiber levels are appropriate for a weight-management formula, and it includes targeted nutrients like L-carnitine, omega-3s from fish oil, glucosamine, and chondroitin for mobility support. It’s best suited for dogs under veterinary supervision who are overweight or have joint concerns and benefit from a wet, measured diet.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Validated through AAFCO feeding trials for complete and balanced adult maintenance, which gives extra confidence in digestibility and overall nutrient adequacy.
- Moderate protein and fat with high fiber (on a dry-matter basis) to support controlled calorie intake and satiety in dogs needing weight management.
- Includes fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids), glucosamine, and chondroitin sulfate, which are commonly used to support joint health and mobility.
- Contains L-carnitine and lipoic acid, nutrients often used in metabolic and weight-management formulas to support healthy fat metabolism.
Considerations
- Contains pork liver, tuna, chicken liver flavor, hydrolyzed chicken flavor, egg whites, wheat gluten, and corn starch, so it is not suitable for dogs with certain protein allergies (especially chicken, fish, egg, or wheat).
- High fiber content may cause softer stools or gas in some dogs, particularly during the initial transition period.
- As a prescription diet formulated for specific metabolic and joint needs, it should be used under veterinary guidance rather than as a general everyday food for all dogs.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Water
Water is an essential nutrient and the primary solvent and moisture component in pet foods, especially wet and canned diets, and is also used in processing and to adjust texture and palatability. It is vital for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation and waste removal in dogs and cats; pets must have constant access to clean water as dehydration can quickly lead to serious health issues and requirements increase with activity, heat, or illness, while moisture in wet food can help meet part of their daily needs.
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Pork Liver
Pork liver is an organ meat used in pet foods as a nutrient‑dense source of high‑quality protein and concentrated vitamins and minerals—notably vitamin A, B vitamins (including B12 and folate), iron and copper—that support red blood cell production, skin/coat condition and overall metabolism. Because liver is very rich in vitamin A and certain minerals, it should be included in limited amounts to avoid hypervitaminosis A or mineral imbalances and must be properly processed to reduce pathogen risk; pets with urinary stone issues or a pork sensitivity should use caution.
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Carrot
Carrot is used in pet foods as a vegetable ingredient providing fiber, moisture, texture and antioxidant nutrients such as beta‑carotene (a provitamin A), vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, contributing to palatability and digestive bulk. Cooked carrots are more digestible and release more beta‑carotene, but cats cannot efficiently convert beta‑carotene to active vitamin A so carrots are more nutritionally useful for dogs than as a primary vitamin A source for cats; they should be fed in moderation due to natural sugars and should be offered in appropriately sized pieces to avoid choking.
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Cellulose Powder
Cellulose powder is an insoluble, plant-derived fiber commonly used in pet foods as a bulking agent, binder and calorie-diluting texturizer to help control weight and improve stool formation; it is not digestible by dogs or cats and contributes negligible energy or vitamins. While it can aid stool consistency and manufacturing performance, cellulose is non‑fermentable so offers little prebiotic benefit, and high inclusions can reduce palatability or displace nutrients—formulations, especially for cats with lower fiber tolerance, should be balanced accordingly.
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Spinach
Spinach is used in pet foods as a leafy vegetable to provide fiber, moisture, and micronutrients such as vitamins A, C and K, folate, iron and antioxidant compounds, but it is not a primary protein source. While it can add low‑calorie nutrients and antioxidants to a dog or cat’s diet, spinach is high in oxalates (and can contain nitrates) which in large amounts may reduce mineral absorption or contribute to urinary/kidney issues in susceptible animals, so it should be fed in moderation and pets with specific health concerns should consult their veterinarian.
Nutritional Breakdown
How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter
As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.What is calorie density
How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
Hill's Prescription Diet offers clinically formulated therapeutic nutrition designed to help manage specific health conditions in pets such as kidney disease, urinary issues, skin sensitivities, digestive problems, and weight management. Sold primarily through veterinarians, it's backed by research from Hill's Pet Nutrition Center and veterinary nutritionists.
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Manufacturer
Hill's Pet Nutrition maintains strict quality and safety standards in all of its manufacturing sites, with adherence to rigorous ingredient testing and safety validation procedures. Facilities follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and are regularly audited for quality, safety, and consistency. All products meet or exceed AAFCO and FDA regulatory standards for pet food.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility Vegetable & Tuna Stew Wet Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has Hill's Prescription Diet ever been recalled?
We have no recalls on record for Hill's Prescription Diet. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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