DESCRIPTION
Hill’s Science Diet Puppy Small Bites dry food is rich in flavor & carefully formulated with vital nutrients to support 5 essential building blocks for lifelong health, so they get the best start in life & grow to their full potential. Delicious flavor in a small bite size for those that prefer variety.
- DHA from fish oil for healthy brain & eye development
- High-quality protein for building lean muscles
- Balanced minerals for strong bones & teeth
- Breakthrough blend of prebiotic fibers to support the gut microbiome and digestive system
- Vitamin E and Omega-6s for healthy skin & coat
ADDITIONAL INFO
Great tasting natural* nutrition for a long, happy life. With a wagging tail and licks on your face, no one can say hello like your dog. Because every moment you spend together is special, we strive to give you more of them. With natural ingredients and the right nutrients, Hill's Science Diet is precisely prepared to offer your dog the nutrition he needs for lifelong health and happiness.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Puppies up to 1 year old and pregnant or nursing dogs.
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
Adult dogs, Adult 7+ dogs, obese or obese-prone dogs.
INGREDIENTS
Chicken, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Oats, Pea Protein, Soybean Meal, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Ground Pecan Shells, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Iodized Salt, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Pressed Cranberries, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Tryptophan, Beta-Carotene.
FEEDING GUIDE
HELPFUL TIPS
- Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
- New to this food? Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.
- Keep fresh water available at all times!
- Your pets nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup.
- To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.
Growth
| Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs) | Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Growth less than 4 months (Pregnancy weeks 7 - 9) | Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Growth 4 to 9 months (Pregnancy weeks 5 - 6) | Amount per Day - cups (grams) - Growth 10 to 12 months (Pregnancy weeks 1 - 4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (0,9) | 1/2 (50) | 3/8 (40) | 1/3 (35) |
| 5 (2,3) | 1 (105) | 7/8 (90) | 2/3 (70) |
| 8 (3,6) | 1 3/8 (145) | 1 1/8 (120) | 7/8 (90) |
| 10 (4,5) | 1 2/3 (175) | 1 3/8 (145) | 1 1/8 (120) |
| 20 (9,1) | 2 3/4 (290) | 2 1/3 (245) | 1 3/4 (185) |
| 40 (18) | 4 2/3 (490) | 4 (420) | 3 1/4 (340) |
| 60 (27) | 6 1/3 (665) | 5 1/3 (560) | 4 1/4 (445) |
| 80 (36) | 8 (840) | 6 1/2 (680) | 5 1/4 (550) |
| 100 (45) | 9 1/3 (980) | 7 3/4 (815) | 6 1/4 (655) |
| 120 (54) | 10 2/3 (1120) | 9 (945) | 7 1/4 (760) |
AVERAGE NUTRIENT AND CALORIC CONTENT
3747 kcal/kg (393 kcal/cup†)
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
| Protein | 27.8 % |
| Fat | 19 % |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 42.4 % |
| Crude Fiber | 2.5 % |
| Calcium | 1.54 % |
| Phosphorus | 1.26 % |
| Potassium | 0.9 % |
| Sodium | 0.5 % |
| Magnesium | 0.136 % |
| Vitamin C | 192 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 564 IU/kg |
| Total Omega-3 FA | 0.62 % |
| Total Omega-6 FA | 4.11 % |
References
1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
†An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Puppy Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe contains 3.7 oz. by weight.
