Hill's Science Diet: Puppy Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe is a precisely formulated dry dog food packed with essential nutrients to build 5 key foundations in your puppy's first year of life. Crafted with high-quality natural ingredients, this small-bite kibble is ideal for puppies up to 1 year old, as well as pregnant or nursing dogs, helping them get the best possible start and reach their full potential.
How it works:
- Prebiotic Fiber Blend: A proprietary prebiotic fiber formula nourishes the gut microbiome to support healthy digestion.
- Balanced Minerals: Carefully balanced calcium and phosphorus support strong bones and teeth for healthy growth.
- DHA from Fish Oil: Supports brain development and promotes learning and trainability.
- Antioxidant Blend: Vitamins C and E work together to strengthen the immune system.
- High-Quality Protein: Supports the development of lean, strong muscles.
Key Benefits:
- Small-bite kibble size ideal for puppies who prefer variety or have smaller mouths
- Supports 5 essential foundations during the critical first year of life
- Made with natural ingredients with added vitamins, minerals, and amino acids
- Manufactured in the USA using high-quality ingredients sourced from North America, Europe, and New Zealand
- Suitable for puppies up to 1 year old and pregnant or nursing dogs
- Caloric Content: 3,747 kcal/kg | 393 kcal/cup
Ingredients:
Chicken, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Oats, Pea Protein, Soybean Meal, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Ground Pecan Shells, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Iodized Salt, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Pressed Cranberries, 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), L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Tryptophan, Beta-Carotene.
Feeding Guide:
| Weight of Dog lbs (kg) | Amount per Day - cups (grams) Growth <4 months / Pregnancy wks 7–9 | Amount per Day - cups (grams) Growth 4–9 months / Pregnancy wks 5–6 | Amount per Day - cups (grams) Growth 10–12 months / Pregnancy wks 1–4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 lbs (0.9 kg) | 1/2 cup (50 g) | 3/8 cup (40 g) | 1/3 cup (35 g) |
| 5 lbs (2.3 kg) | 1 cup (105 g) | 7/8 cup (90 g) | 2/3 cup (70 g) |
| 8 lbs (3.6 kg) | 1 3/8 cups (145 g) | 1 1/8 cups (120 g) | 7/8 cup (90 g) |
| 10 lbs (4.5 kg) | 1 2/3 cups (175 g) | 1 3/8 cups (145 g) | 1 1/8 cups (120 g) |
| 20 lbs (9.1 kg) | 2 3/4 cups (290 g) | 2 1/3 cups (245 g) | 1 3/4 cups (185 g) |
| 40 lbs (18 kg) | 4 2/3 cups (490 g) | 4 cups (420 g) | 3 1/4 cups (340 g) |
| 60 lbs (27 kg) | 6 1/3 cups (665 g) | 5 1/3 cups (560 g) | 4 1/4 cups (445 g) |
| 80 lbs (36 kg) | 8 cups (840 g) | 6 1/2 cups (680 g) | 5 1/4 cups (550 g) |
| 100 lbs (45 kg) | 9 1/3 cups (980 g) | 7 3/4 cups (815 g) | 6 1/4 cups (655 g) |
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 10 2/3 cups (1120 g) | 9 cups (945 g) | 7 1/4 cups (760 g) |