DESCRIPTION
Hill’s Science Diet Puppy 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.
- 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.
We make every bag of our dry dog food in our own US facilities with highest quality ingredients from North America, Europe and New Zealand. These ingredients must meet our strict requirements for purity and nutrient content, which exceed industry standards.
You can make a difference in the lives of shelter pets. With every purchase of Science Diet you help feed over 100,000 homeless pets every day, 365 days a year.
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*plus vitamins, minerals and amino acids
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
Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Chicken, Chicken Fat, Whole Grain Oats, Whole Grain Corn, Pea Protein, Brewers Rice, Soybean Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Egg Product, Wheat Gluten, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Ground Pecan Shells, Lactic Acid, Dicalcium Phosphate, Pork Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Fish Oil, Iodized Salt, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Potassium Citrate, Pressed Cranberries, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, 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), Taurine, L-Lysine, L-Threonine, Calcium Carbonate, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, 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 (100) | 7/8 (90) | 2/3 (70) |
| 8 (3,6) | 1 3/8 (140) | 1 1/4 (130) | 1 (100) |
| 10 (4,5) | 1 2/3 (170) | 1 3/8 (140) | 1 1/8 (115) |
| 20 (9,1) | 2 3/4 (280) | 2 1/3 (240) | 2 (205) |
| 40 (18) | 4 3/4 (485) | 4 (410) | 3 1/4 (330) |
| 60 (27) | 6 1/2 (665) | 5 1/3 (545) | 4 1/3 (440) |
| 80 (36) | 8 (815) | 6 3/4 (690) | 5 1/3 (545) |
| 100 (45) | 9 1/2 (970) | 8 (815) | 6 1/3 (645) |
| 120 (54) | 11 (1125) | 9 (920) | 7 1/4 (740) |
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Science Diet Puppy Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe provides complete and balanced nutrition for growing puppies and gestating or lactating adult female dogs.
AVERAGE NUTRIENT & CALORIC CONTENT
3773 kcal/kg (385 kcal/cup†)
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
| Protein | 28.3 % |
| Fat | 19.5 % |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 41.5 % |
| Crude Fiber | 2.3 % |
| Calcium | 1.59 % |
| Phosphorus | 1.26 % |
| Potassium | 0.89 % |
| Sodium | 0.5 % |
| Magnesium | 0.127 % |
| Vitamin C | 186 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 572 IU/kg |
| DHA | 0.07 % |
| Total Omega-3 FA | 0.64 % |
| Total Omega-6 FA | 4 % |
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 Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe contains 3.6 oz. by weight.
