Hill's Science Diet Puppy Chicken & Rice Stew Recipe

Puppy Chicken & Rice Stew Recipe

Hill's Science Diet

#581 of 861 $0.30/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct)

This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.

Sodium Tripolyphosphate

An inorganic phosphate additive, commonly used in dental treats for tartar contr... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (plasma P spikes)
  • Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (kidney damage in cats)
  • Dobenecker et al. 2018, J Feline Medicine and Surgery
  • Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (review)
  • Stockman 2024, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (no regulatory limit)
Menadione (Vitamin K3)

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)

Nutrition

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 25.0%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 91%
Fat (dry-matter) 13.9%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 77%
Fiber (dry-matter) 13.9%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 5%
Moisture 82

Moisture

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

Top 25%
Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 62%

Ingredients

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Named Protein Sources 2

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 44%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 46%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 44%
Ingredient Simplicity 32

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 75%
Omega-3 Source 2

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 16%
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 47%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken Broth, Chicken, Pork Liver, Rice, Carrots, Green Peas, Rice Starch, Chicken Fat, Wheat Gluten, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Alginate, Ground Pecan Shells, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Guar Gum, Fish Oil, Potassium Citrate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Pressed Cranberries, Choline Chloride, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, Thiamine Hydrochloride, L-Threonine, Calcium Carbonate, Beta-Carotene

Calories

908 kcal/kg Energy density

⚕ 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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