For the Nutritional Management of Obese or Overweight Dogs. Being overweight can cause your pet discomfort, reduce energy levels & even shorten their life. Just as in people, weight gain is usually associated with excessive calorie & fat intake combined with a lack of exercise. Obesity can lead to such serious conditions as heart disease, arthritis, & diabetes. Hills Prescription Diet Canine R/D Mini was designed specifically for the management of dogs that are overweight or obese with small jaw structures. Its low fat, reduced calorie, high fibre formula helps dogs lose weight while helping them feel full. Hills Prescription Diet Canine R/D has the highest levels of L-carnitine of any therapeutic weight loss food to help burn fat while increasing lean muscle mass. Indications: Obesity Fibre-responsive diseases in overweight dogs (i.e. diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidaemia, colitis or constipation) Lymphangiectasia Key Benefits: