Hill's Science Diet Adult Small Breed & Mini Breed Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe

Adult Small Breed & Mini Breed Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe

Hill's Science Diet

#1127 of 1163 $0.25/oz

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At a Glance

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) 22.1%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 94%
Fat (dry-matter) 14.9%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 59%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 94%
Moisture 9.5

Moisture

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

 Top 91%
Nutrient Transparency 2.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 59%

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 33

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 47%
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 Corn, Wheat Gluten, Whole Grain Wheat, Chicken Fat, Whole Grain Sorghum, Cracked Pearled Barley, Pea Protein, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Pork Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Iodized Salt, Whole Grain Oats, DL-Methionine, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), 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), Pumpkin, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Tryptophan, L-Threonine, Beta-Carotene

Calories

372 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.

Where to Buy

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