Puppy Small Breed & Mini Breed Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe
Hill's Science Diet
Over $1.00/oz
At a Glance
3 named protein sources in the top ingredients
Named proteins like "chicken" or "salmon" tell you exactly what your pet is eating. Vague labels like "meat meal" leave you guessing.
Real whole meat as the first protein ingredient
When whole meat tops the ingredient list, it means protein is the star of the recipe, not an afterthought.
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)
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)
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)
Nutrition
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Ingredients
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Chicken, Whole Grain Oats, Brown Rice, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Whole Grain Corn, Cracked Pearled Barley, Soybean Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Corn Protein 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
Calories
⚕ 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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