Hill’s Science Diet Puppy Large Breed Dog Food Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe
- A large breed puppy food specially made with an optimal level of calcium for controlled bone growth
- Uses a balanced set of minerals to promote strong bones and teeth in large puppies
- Uses DHA from fish oil to support healthy brain and eye development for growing dogs
- High-quality protein helps your large pup build and maintain lean muscle
- Made with natural ingredients
- Made in the USA with global ingredients you can trust
- #1 Veterinarian Recommended
Key Benefits
Hill’s Science Diet Large Breed Puppy dry food is specially made with an optimal level of calcium for controlled bone growth, a unique developmental need of large breed puppies. Give them the best start in life so they can grow to their full potential.
- Balanced minerals for strong bones & teeth
- DHA from fish oil for healthy brain & eye development
- High-quality protein for building lean muscles
Additional info:
Great tasting natural* nutrition for a long, happy life. With a wagging tail and licks on your face, no one can say hello like your dog. Because every moment you spend together is special, we strive to give you more of them. With natural ingredients and the right nutrients, Hill’s Science Diet is precisely prepared to offer your dog the nutrition he needs for lifelong health and happiness.
We make every bag of our dry dog food in our own US facilities with highest quality ingredients from North America, Europe and New Zealand. These ingredients must meet our strict requirements for purity and nutrient content, which exceed industry standards.
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*plus vitamins, minerals and amino acids
Recommended for:
Not recommended for:
Adult or mature adult dogs.
Ingredients
Chicken, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Oats, Chicken Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Soybean Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Liver Flavor, Ground Pecan Shells, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Iodized Salt, Dried Citrus Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Pressed Cranberries, Calcium Carbonate, 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), DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene.
Feeding Guide
HELPFUL TIPS
- Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.
- New to this food? Mix increasing amounts of your pet’s new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.
- Keep fresh water available at all times!
- Your pets nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup.
- To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.
Adult Maintenance
Growth
Daily Feeding Guide
| Weight of Dog — lbs (kgs) | Amount per Day – cups (grams) – Growth less than 4 months | Amount per Day – cups (grams) – Growth 4 to 9 months | Amount per Day – cups (grams) – Growth 10 to 12 months | Amount per Day – cups (grams) – Growth 13 to 18 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (0,9) | 1/2 (55) | |||
| 5 (2,3) | 1 (110) | |||
| 8 (3,6) | 1 3/8 (150) | |||
| 10 (4,5) | 1 2/3 (180) | |||
| 20 (9,1) | 2 3/4 (295) | 2 1/3 (250) | ||
| 40 (18) | 4 3/4 (510) | 4 (430) | 3 1/4 (350) | |
| 60 (27) | 6 1/3 (680) | 5 1/3 (575) | 4 1/4 (460) | 3 3/4 (405) |
| 80 (36) | 6 2/3 (720) | 5 1/3 (575) | 4 3/4 (510) | |
| 100 (45) | 7 3/4 (835) | 6 1/4 (675) | 5 2/3 (610) | |
| 120 (54) | 7 1/4 (780) | 6 1/2 (700) | ||
| 140 (64) | 8 (860) | 7 1/4 (780) | ||
| 160 (73) | 9 (970) | 8 (860) | ||
| 180 (82) | 9 3/4 (1050) | 8 3/4 (945) | ||
| 200 (91) | 10 1/2 (1130) | 9 1/2 (1025) |
Average Nutrient & Caloric Content
3628 (391 kcal/cup)
| Nutrient | GA Min | GA Max | As Fed | Dry Matter | Caloric Basis |
| Protein | 24.2 % | 26.3 % | 6.7 g / 100 kcal | ||
| Fat | 14.2 % | 15.4 % | 3.9 g / 100 kcal | ||
| Carbohydrate / NFE | 45.1 % | 49 % | 12.4 g / 100 kcal | ||
| Crude Fiber | 5 % | 2.2 % | 2.4 % | 0.6 g / 100 kcal | |
| Calcium | 1.07 % | 1.16 % | 295 mg / 100 kcal | ||
| Phosphorus | 0.87 % | 0.95 % | 240 mg / 100 kcal | ||
| Potassium | 0.8 % | 0.86 % | 219 mg / 100 kcal | ||
| Sodium | 0.39 % | 0.42 % | 106 mg / 100 kcal | ||
| Magnesium | 0.122 % | 0.133 % | 34 mg / 100 kcal | ||
| Vitamin C | 182 ppm | 197 ppm | 5 mg / 100 kcal | ||
| Vitamin E | 425 IU/kg | 629 IU/kg | 684 IU/kg | 17.34 IU / 100 kcal | |
| DHA | 0.076 % | 0.083 % | 21 mg / 100 kcal | ||
| 20C Omega-3 FA | 0.22 % | 0.24 % | 60 mg / 100 kcal | ||
| 20C Omega-6 FA | 0.14 % | 0.15 % | 39 mg / 100 kcal | ||
| Carnitine | 369.5 ppm | 401.6 ppm | 10.18 mg / 100 kcal | ||
| Glucosamine | 540 ppm | 586 ppm | 15 mg / 100 kcal | ||
| Chondroitin Sulfate | 1202 ppm | 1307 ppm | 33 mg / 100 kcal |
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