Hill's Science Diet Adult Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe

Adult Small Bites Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe

Hill's Science Diet

#1097 of 1163 $0.17/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

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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)
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) 21.7%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 94%
Fat (dry-matter) 13.9%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 66%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 94%
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 2

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 91%
Ingredient Simplicity 27

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 30%
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

Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Fat, Cracked Pearled Barley, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Pork Liver Flavor, Iodized Salt, Whole Grain Oats, L-Lysine, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), 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), Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene

Calories

369 kcal/cup Per serving

⚕ 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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