veterinary diet
This is a medical nutrition decision. Speak to your vet.
This is a veterinary diet product: a "dietetic" feed designed for a particular nutritional purpose and intended for use under veterinary direction. The score and figures below are readings of the label, the same as for any other food: they can't tell you whether this product is right for your dog.
Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Dry Dog Food Original
Dry Extruded complete veterinary diet
Is Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Dry Dog Food Original a good dog food?
We score it 26/100 (Poor). The main reasons are set out in "Why you might not" below, and every step of the calculation is shown under "How we calculated this score".
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 26 out of 100. Several factors influenced this score. The presence of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -13.1 to the calculation. Additionally, the processing format added -7 while the carbohydrate content resulted in -3.6. Furthermore, the overall quality of the ingredient list adjusted the total by -3.4. This is a general explanation of how the score works, not veterinary advice. For any health condition, food choice is a decision for your vet.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe26
- Nutritionalmedium84
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with vegetable protein extracts, cereals and vegetable by as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 6 poor-graded ingredients make up about 61% of the recipe.
- Meat makes up an estimated 7% of the dry matter (17% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 25.60%
- Fat
- 10.80%
- Fibre
- 13.20%
- Ash
- 5.10%
- Carbohydrates
- 36.80%
- Calcium
- 0.74%
- Phosphorus
- 0.53%
- Sodium
- 0.23%
Energy: 310 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 9,566 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 715 IU/kg; Vitamin E 675 mg/kg; Beta-carotene 2 mg/kg; 3b103 (Iron) 82.4 mg/kg; 3b202 (Iodine) 1.3 mg/kg; 3b405 (Copper) 8.1 mg/kg; 3b502 (Manganese) 8.5 mg/kg; 3b603 (Zinc) 171 mg/kg; 3b801 (Selenium) 0.2 mg/kg
Technological additives
natural antioxidant
Feeding guide
Ask your veterinarian for specific feeding instructions. For best results, gradually transition to this new food for 7 days or more. Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry and wet foods. Keep fresh water available at all times. Feeding amounts provided for adult maintenance and weight loss based on ideal weight (grams per day, e.g. 3kg=25/40, 5kg=55/65, 10kg=120/120, 15kg=170/155, 20kg=215/185, 25kg=255/215, 30kg=295/245, 35kg=330/270, 40kg=360/295, 50kg=425/345, 60kg=480/390, 60+kg=560+122 per 10kg maintenance / 76 per 10kg weight loss).
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists crustaceans
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists cereals
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (11)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vegetable protein extracts | Vegetable protein extracts | carb | poor | - | 11.8 |
| 2 | cereals | Cereals | carb | poor | - | 11.2 |
| 3 | derivatives of vegetable origin | Vegetable By-Products | other | poor | - | 10.7 |
| 4 | oils and fats | Oils and Fats | oil | poor | - | 10.2 |
| 5 | vegetables | Vegetables | veg | medium | - | 9.6 |
| 6 | meat and animal derivatives | Meat and Animal Derivatives | meat | poor | - | 9.1 |
| 7 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 8.6 |
| 8 | seeds | Seeds | veg | poor | - | 8.0 |
| 9 | molluscs and crustaceans | Crustaceans | meat | good | - | 7.5 |
| 10 | potassium citrate (8 g/kg) | Potassium Citrate | mineral | good | - | 7.0 |
| 11 | calcium carbonate (10 g/kg) | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 6.4 |
Brand
- Website
- https://www.hillspet.co.uk/
- Address
- Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Goldsworth Place 1 Forge End Woking GU21 6DB
- Contact page
- www.hillspet.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.hillspet.co.uk
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | -0.3 | 9.915 | -3.43 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 7.3% | 0.116 | +0.85 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 32.0% | -0.113 | -3.60 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 15.9% | -0.088 | -1.40 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.8% | -0.009 | -0.19 |
| Other share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.371 | -3.13 |
| Recipe graded poor | 61.0% | -0.045 | -2.73 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 9.1% | -0.182 | -1.65 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 6 | -0.868 | -5.21 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 11.8% | 0.056 | +0.66 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -1.988 | -1.99 |
| Additive penalty | -1.43 | 0.236 | -0.34 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | -0.3 | 9.915 | -3.43 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 7.3% | 0.116 | +0.85 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 32.0% | -0.113 | -3.60 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 15.9% | -0.088 | -1.40 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.8% | -0.009 | -0.19 |
| Other share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.371 | -3.13 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 61.0% | -0.045 | -2.73 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 9.1% | -0.182 | -1.65 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 6 | -0.868 | -5.21 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 11.8% | 0.056 | +0.66 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 3.194 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | -0.506 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -1.988 | -1.99 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | -0.073 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -1.43 | 0.236 | -0.34 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.01
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 26.1
- Final score
- 26/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
| Model | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| v2 | 26/100 | current |
| v1 | 19/100 | |
| v1.9 | 21/100 |
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25.6 | 27.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 96.8 |
| Fat | 10.8 | 11.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 95.8 |
| Fibre | 13.2 | 14.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 20.7 |
| Calcium | 0.74 | 0.8 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 79.1 |
| Phosphorus | 0.53 | 0.6 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 78.8 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 93.8 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 310 | 337 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 8% from the food type.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutrition clinically proven to reduce weight (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports an optimal bladder environment for future urinary health (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to help dissolve struvite bladder stones (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutrition that supports visible weight loss (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete dietetic pet food for reduction of struvite stone recurrence, for dissolution of struvite stones, for reduction of oxalate stones formation and for reduction of excessive body weight in adult dogs (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low energy density, urine undersaturating properties for struvite, urine alkalising properties and a low level of magnesium, calcium and vitamin D (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE for quality, consistency & taste, or your money back (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Proud to have helped 15 MILLION SHELTER PETS find a forever home (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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