Hill's Chicken Flavor vs + Metabolic Weight Dry · c/d Multicare Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet | Dog food comparison

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c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

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c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Compared using current public information

What matters for this choice

This pair includes a special-purpose diet. Check its intended purpose and your veterinarian’s feeding instructions before treating it as a replacement for an everyday food.

What they have in common

Both list Chicken Meal to supply animal protein.
Both list Brewers Rice to supply carbohydrate energy.
Both list Soybean Oil, Fish Oil to supply fat and energy.

Who is it made for?

Hill's c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Special-purpose diet — follow veterinary direction · Daily food · Adult · Kibble (Extruded)

Hill's c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Special-purpose diet — follow veterinary direction · Daily food · Adult · Kibble (Extruded)

If the intended use matches, compare the ingredients below with foods your dog has previously eaten well.

Animal protein: sources and forms

Hill's c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Named animal protein in the first five entries: Chicken Meal (#3). Clearly identified animal protein sources are a strength of this label. Chicken Meal (#3): rendered and ground meals, concentrated sources of protein. A species-named meal is not automatically inferior to fresh meat. Egg Product (#7): eggs are another animal protein source, distinct from meat. Chicken Fat (#4), Soybean Oil (#9), Fish Oil (#15): fat/oil sources. An animal name in a fat ingredient does not make it an additional meat-protein source.

Hill's c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Named animal protein in the first five entries: Chicken Meal (#5). Clearly identified animal protein sources are a strength of this label. Chicken Meal (#5): rendered and ground meals, concentrated sources of protein. A species-named meal is not automatically inferior to fresh meat. Soybean Oil (#7), Coconut Oil (#9), Fish Oil (#15): fat/oil sources. An animal name in a fat ingredient does not make it an additional meat-protein source.

Both list Chicken Meal as animal protein sources. The differing animal protein sources are: A: Egg Product. Check the named sources and forms against ingredients you need to avoid; shared names do not establish quantities or digestibility.

Is protein supplemented with plant ingredients?

Hill's c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Corn Protein Meal (#5): separated or concentrated plant protein that contributes to the declared crude protein. This is a different ingredient role from whole grains or pulses. Soybean Meal (#6): material left after oil extraction, supplying plant protein and fiber. This differs from purified protein isolates or gluten ingredients. Plant protein sources account for 1 of the first five entries. This matters if you want animal-protein-focused food: a high crude-protein percentage is not a meat-content percentage.

Hill's c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Corn Gluten Meal (#2): separated or concentrated plant protein that contributes to the declared crude protein. This is a different ingredient role from whole grains or pulses. Plant protein sources account for 1 of the first five entries. This matters if you want animal-protein-focused food: a high crude-protein percentage is not a meat-content percentage.

Therapeutic diets may select protein sources for allergy or disease management. Follow the prescribed feeding purpose rather than replacing a diet solely because it contains plant protein.

What supplies carbohydrates and fiber?

Hill's c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Whole Grain Corn (#1), Brewers Rice (#2): primarily carbohydrate energy sources, also contributing the protein and fiber naturally present in the ingredient.

Hill's c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Brewers Rice (#1): primarily carbohydrate energy sources, also contributing the protein and fiber naturally present in the ingredient. Green Peas (#30): whole legumes supply carbohydrates, plant protein and fiber together. Powdered Cellulose (#3), Pea Fiber (#4), Dried Tomato Pomace (#6): supplies dietary fiber, contributing to the food’s fiber composition rather than supplementing protein.

Both list Brewers Rice as carbohydrate energy sources. The differing carbohydrate energy sources are: A: Whole Grain Corn / B: Green Peas. Listed dietary fiber sources: B: Powdered Cellulose, Pea Fiber, Dried Tomato Pomace. No corresponding source was identified in the other available list. The choice is whether to retain a familiar carbohydrate source or avoid a particular ingredient.

Pulse ingredients and DCM

Pulse ingredients: B lists Pea Fiber, Green Peas. Some diets with high-listed peas, lentils and other pulses have been investigated for an association with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Pea protein alone has not been established as the cause; starch or fiber fractions cannot be assumed free of this concern. Nutritional role and cardiac risk are different questions. This comparison does not rate an individual food’s DCM risk.

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The editor’s ingredient insights

A · Hill's

c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Hill’s c/d Multicare Chicken starts with whole grain corn, brewers rice, and chicken meal, then adds chicken fat, corn protein meal, soybean meal, and egg product. It is worth considering when a veterinarian has directed urinary feeding and mineral design matters more than meat content. It discloses 22.3% protein, 17.2% fat, 3,820 kcal/kg, 0.63%/0.57% calcium/phosphorus, 0.25% sodium, and 0.1% magnesium. I would not use it as an ingredient upgrade for healthy dogs or for grain, soy, egg, or pork-liver-flavor avoidance.

Commentary reviewed 2026-09-22

B · Hill's

c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Hill’s c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight starts with brewers rice, corn gluten meal, and powdered cellulose, with moderate fat and L-carnitine. It is worth considering for veterinarian-guided urinary plus weight support, not for animal-protein-forward feeding.

Commentary reviewed 2026-09-22

Your next step

A · Hill's c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Product details

Follow veterinary feeding instructions rather than a general calculator.

B · Hill's c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Product details

Follow veterinary feeding instructions rather than a general calculator.

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Reference: analysis scores, nutrients and ingredient evidence

Scores and nutrients are reference information. Meaningful differences in intended use and ingredients matter more than small numerical gaps.

Key nutrient comparison

Compare protein, fat, fiber, ash, moisture, phosphorus, sodium, and calories in the same modal. Undisclosed values are shown as empty bars.

c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Protein
22.3 %
27.5 %
Fat
17.2 %
12.5 %
Fiber
Undisclosed
Undisclosed
Ash
Undisclosed
Undisclosed
Moisture
10.0 %
10.0 %
Phosphorus
0.57 %
0.45 %
Sodium
0.25 %
0.28 %
Calories
3820 kcal/kg
3170 kcal/kg

Score basis comparison

Reads the top ingredient structure and animal-forward build.

c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Scores summarize public data under a fixed method. Read the ingredient panels and intended use to understand similarity and suitability.

c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Top ingredients: Whole Grain Corn, Brewers Rice, Chicken Meal
Strength: Prescription purpose: urinary care
Watchout: Prescription diets should be compared by clinical purpose and veterinary direction before standard ingredient ranking.

c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Top ingredients: Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Powdered Cellulose
Strength: Prescription purpose: urinary care / weight management
Watchout: Prescription diets should be compared by clinical purpose and veterinary direction before standard ingredient ranking.

Reads how much guaranteed and extra nutrient data is disclosed.

c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

75.7

c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

79.1

Scores summarize public data under a fixed method. Read the ingredient panels and intended use to understand similarity and suitability.

c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

75.7

Data grade: PARTIAL
8 disclosed nutrient items · Protein, Fat, moisture
Conservative point: Prescription diets should be compared by clinical purpose and veterinary direction before standard ingredient ranking.

c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

79.1

Data grade: PARTIAL
9 disclosed nutrient items · Protein, Fat, moisture
Conservative point: Prescription diets should be compared by clinical purpose and veterinary direction before standard ingredient ranking.

Reads processing style with public trust signals.

c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

60.1

c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

60.1

Scores summarize public data under a fixed method. Read the ingredient panels and intended use to understand similarity and suitability.

c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

60.1

Processing: Kibble (Extruded)
ETF tier: C1
Brand overview context is limited

c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

60.1

Processing: Kibble (Extruded)
ETF tier: C1
Brand overview context is limited

Reads whether core nutrient caution checks like Ca:P balance and calcium/phosphorus ceilings are disclosed clearly and pass.

c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Scores summarize public data under a fixed method. Read the ingredient panels and intended use to understand similarity and suitability.

c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

0 warnings / 0 fails / 4 undisclosed
Watchout: Prescription diets should be compared by clinical purpose and veterinary direction before standard ingredient ranking.
Ca:P and calcium/phosphorus ceiling disclosure reads relatively clearly.

c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

0 warnings / 0 fails / 4 undisclosed
Watchout: Prescription diets should be compared by clinical purpose and veterinary direction before standard ingredient ranking.
Ca:P and calcium/phosphorus ceiling disclosure reads relatively clearly.

c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

This brand has a confirmed recall history. The most recent public recall noted here was the 2019 vitamin D incident.
A past recall does not automatically disqualify the current recipe, but recency, cause, and follow-up response still matter.
Scope checked: FDA · AVMA · PetRecalls · PawDiet · Dogster · manufacturer sites

c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

This brand has a confirmed recall history. The most recent public recall noted here was the 2019 vitamin D incident.
A past recall does not automatically disqualify the current recipe, but recency, cause, and follow-up response still matter.
Scope checked: FDA · AVMA · PetRecalls · PawDiet · Dogster · manufacturer sites

Sources for interpreting ingredients

AAFCO · Ingredient definitions Tufts · Ingredient weight and nutrition AAFCO · Corn protein ingredient definition

A · c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Label analysis 1/5 · 3820 kcal/kg

Whole Grain Corn, Brewers Rice, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Corn Protein Meal, Soybean Meal, Egg Product, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Pork Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, L-Lysine, Calcium Sulfate, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, Potassium Citrate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, L-Carnitine, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.

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B · c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Label analysis 1/5 · 3170 kcal/kg

Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Pea Fiber, Chicken Meal, Dried Tomato Pomace, Soybean Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Coconut Oil, Pork Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Potassium Citrate, L-Lysine, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Carrots, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Glyceryl Monostearate, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Lipoic Acid, L-Tryptophan, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Green Peas, Apples, Cranberries, Beta-Carotene, Broccoli.

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