Just like the human obesity epidemic, over 55% of the pet population is overweight. Even a little extra weight can impact a pet's quality of life and relationship with family as the extra weight can reduce play time, impact mobility and affect the lifelong general health of your pet. Maintaining ideal weight can help impact life expectancy by reducing risk of weight-related conditions. Hill's nutritionists & veterinarians developed Prescription Diet Metabolic clinical nutrition specially formulated to help cats lose weight and keep the lost weight off naturally by activating their unique metabolism. This food stimulates a cat's natural ability to burn fat and keep them playful & active. Its unique blend of fibre helps keep cats feeling full and reduces food hunger between meals. In fact, 88% of the pets lost weight at home in 2 months when fed the nutrition of Metabolic. This dry food is made with chicken flavour and has an irresistible taste cats will love.