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PRODUCT LINE

Hill's Science Diet

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RECIPES REVIEWED
48
AVG PROTEIN, DM
22.6%
AVG STARCH
47%
FDA RECALLS
1

All recipes

48 foods matched · newest first
DEEP DIVE

Inside The Hill's Science Diet Range

Across 48 recipes we review

Protein runs lower than the average food we review (22.6% vs 31.9% on a dry matter basis).

Starch is higher than average, at 47% of the food as fed.

100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (91% across the site).

2% of recipes are grain-free.

NUTRITION

How The Range Measures Up

this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 1,774 foods we review

Protein, dry matter 23% 17% to 32%
15%site avg 32%50%
Fat, dry matter 12% 6% to 19%
5%site avg 16%30%
Starch, as fed 47% 34% to 54%
10%site avg 34%60%
Kcal per cup 354 243 to 434
250site avg 390600

Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out

INGREDIENTS

What Goes In The Bowl

Chicken 90% 58%
Egg 19% 31%
Lamb 10% 16%
Fish 2% 43%

Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.

Ingredients Some Owners Avoid

By-products 0% 14%
Artificial colors 0% 2%
Chemical preservatives 2% 12%
Corn 75% 20%
Wheat 52% 15%
Soy 77% 11%

These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.

LIFE STAGE
  • Adult38
  • Puppy6
  • Senior4
BREED SIZE
  • All Breeds48
  • Small Breed17
  • Large Breed13
SPECIAL DIETS
  • Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)1
Hill’s Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Large Breed Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food MOST PROTEIN Hill’s Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Large Breed Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food 32.0% dry matter Hill’s Science Diet ght Small & Mini Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food LEAST STARCH Hill’s Science Diet ght Small & Mini Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food 38% as fed Hill’s Science Diet Adult Large Breed Light with Chicken Meal & Barley Dry Dog Food FEWEST CALORIES Hill’s Science Diet Adult Large Breed Light with Chicken Meal & Barley Dry Dog Food 243 kcal per cup
RECALL HISTORY // HILL'S

1 FDA Recall On Record

JAN 31, 2019

See the recall log

NO LONGER SOLD

1 Discontinued Recipe

We keep reviews of discontinued recipes online, each with suggested replacements, because bags stay on shelves and in pantries for months.

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