DESCRIPTION
Hill’s Science Diet Small & Mini Puppy dry food is tailored to the unique needs of Small and Mini dogs. Rich in flavor, it is 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
- Breakthrough blend of prebiotic fibers to support the gut microbiome and digestive system
- Balanced minerals for strong bones & teeth
- Contains our special Small & Mini antioxidant blend for lifelong immune support
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
Chicken, Whole Grain Oats, Brown Rice, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Whole Grain Corn, Cracked Pearled Barley, Soybean Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Corn Gluten Meal, Pork Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ground Pecan Shells, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Dried Citrus Pulp, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Choline Chloride, 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), Pressed Cranberries, L-Threonine, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, L-Tryptophan, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, 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 (55) | 3/8 (40) | 1/3 (35) |
| 5 (2,3) | 7/8 (95) | 3/4 (85) | 5/8 (70) |
| 8 (3,6) | 1 1/3 (145) | 1 1/8 (125) | 7/8 (95) |
| 10 (4,5) | 1 1/2 (165) | 1 1/3 (145) | 1 (110) |
| 15 (6,8) | 2 1/8 (235) | 1 3/4 (195) | 1 3/8 (150) |
| 20 (9,1) | 2 2/3 (295) | 2 1/4 (250) | 1 3/4 (195) |
| 25 (11,3) | 3 (330) | 2 2/3 (295) | 2 (220) |
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe provides complete and balanced nutrition for growing puppies and gestating or lactating adult female dogs.
AVERAGE NUTRIENT & CALORIC CONTENT
3780 kcal/kg (418 kcal/cup†)
| Nutrient | Dry Matter1 % |
| Protein | 28.9 % |
| Fat | 19.7 % |
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 40.6 % |
| Crude Fiber | 2.3 % |
| Calcium | 1.58 % |
| Phosphorus | 1.31 % |
| Potassium | 0.86 % |
| Sodium | 0.49 % |
| Magnesium | 0.135 % |
| Vitamin C | 214 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 1005 IU/kg |
| >20C Omega-3 FA | 0.25 % |
| >20C Omega-6 FA | 0.19 % |
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 & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe contains 3.9 oz. by weight.
