Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Weight Management Small Breed & Mini Breed with Chicken Meal & Barley

Adult Light Weight Management Small Breed & Mini Breed with Chicken Meal & Barley

Hill's Science Diet

#1106 of 1163 $0.23/oz

Over $1.00/oz

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At a Glance

Higher moisture for better hydration

Higher moisture means more hydration from food. While dogs drink water more readily than cats, moisture-rich food still supports overall hydration.

Corn Protein Meal

A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)
Soy Protein

Soy is one of the more common food allergens in dogs and contains phytoestrogens... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • White et al. 2004, Am J Veterinary Research (T4 increase in cats on soy)
  • Redmon et al. 2016, Xenobiotica (cats bottom 3 of 13 species for clearance)
  • Court & Freeman 2002, Am J Veterinary Research (soy in 57% of cat foods)
  • van Hoek et al. 2015, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (critical review)
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (canine allergen prevalence)
No marine omega-3 source

This food lists a plant-based omega-3 source (like flaxseed) but no marine sourc... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Bauer 2011, JAVMA (omega-3 fatty acid therapy in dogs)
  • Kaur et al. 2023, PMC (fish oil vs flaxseed in dogs)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 22.3%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

Top 91%
Fat (dry-matter) 6.1%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

Top 99%
Fiber (dry-matter) 15.6%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 1%
Moisture 10.5

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

Top 21%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

Top 75%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 3

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

Top 73%
Low Filler Content 1

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

Bottom 79%
Ingredient Simplicity 31

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

Bottom 42%
Omega-3 Source 1

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

Top 68%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

Bottom 39%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Pea Fiber, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Whole Grain Oats, Soybean Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Brewers Rice, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Pea Protein, Dried Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene

⚕ Manufacturer Quality

Hill's Science Diet meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.

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