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Hill's® Science Diet®
Adult Large Breed

Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Large Breed dog food provides precisely balanced nutrition tailored for a visible difference in large breed dogs.

  • Natural sources of glucosamine & chondroitin for joints & mobility
  • High quality protein maintain strong, healthy muscles
  • Nutrition to improve skin and coat in 30 days*
  • Real chicken #1 with natural ingredients and no chicken by-product

*vs. previously fed grocery foods

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Key Benefits

Recommended For:

Large breed adult dogs 1 -- 5 years of age with an ideal weight of 55 -- 110 lbs and giant breeds 1 -- 4 years of age with an ideal weight of 110+.

Not Recommended For:

Puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs. During pregnancy or nursing, dogs should be switched to: Science Diet® Puppy Healthy Development Original, Science Diet® Puppy Healthy Development Small Bites or Science Diet® Puppy Healthy Development Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe

BenefitNutrientHow it Works
Healthy joints & cartilageGlucosamine & ChondroitinNatural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin are the building blocks for healthy joints and cartilage.
Strong, healthy musclesProteinHigh quality proteins help maintain strong, healthy muscles and ideal body condition.
Healthy skin and shiny coatOmega-6 fatty acids & Vitamin EExclusive blend of omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E & other nutrients nourish the skin & promote a noticeably shiny coat in 30 days.*

Additional Info

Healthy choices matter, for both you and your pet. For more than 70 years, Hill's has been advancing knowledge of how to keep pets their healthiest. That means great-tasting, nutritious food with natural ingredients that helps your dog live a long, happy life.

We make every bag of our dog food in our own US facilities with highest quality natural ingredients from North America. These ingredients must meet our strict requirements for purity and nutrient content, which exceed industry standards.

By choosing Science Diet, you help us provide food to shelter pets 365 days a year.
Learn more at hillsfoodshelterlove.com.

Other Products to Consider

Science Diet is available in a wide variety of foods for your dog's unique needs. Canned dog food is available from Science Diet in several flavors such as delicious Gourmet Beef Entrée that your dog will love. Also try Science Diet treats that are sure to please!

References

*vs. previously fed grocery foods

Feeding Guide

Daily 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 pet's nutritional needs may change as they age. Ask your vet at every checkup.
  • Science Diet is available in a wide variety of dry foods, wet foods and treats for your pet's unique needs.
  • To prevent suffocation, keep this bag out of the reach of pets and children.

Feeding transition

Adult maintenance

Weight of DogAmount per Day
50 lb (23 kg)2 2/3 cups (265 g) - 3 2/3 cups (365 g)
60 lb (27 kg)3 cups (295 g) - 4 1/4 cups (420 g)
80 lb (36 kg)3 3/4 cups (370 g) - 5 1/4 cups (520 g)
100 lb (45 kg)4 1/2 cups (445 g) - 6 1/4 cups (620 g)
120 lb (54 kg)5 cups (495 g) - 7 cups (695 g)
140 lb (64 kg)5 3/4 cups (570 g) - 8 cups (790 g)
160 lb (73 kg)6 1/3 cups (625 g) - 8 3/4 cups (865 g)

Average Nutrient And Caloric Contents

Dry 3675 kcal/kg (362 kcal/per cup²)

Nutrient
 
Dry Matter1
%
Protein24.5
Fat15.8
Carbohydrate (NFE)52.8
Crude Fiber1.8
Calcium0.78
Phosphorus0.7
Sodium0.30
Potassium0.75
Magnesium0.096
Carnitine11 ppm
Vitamin C291 mg/kg
Vitamin E785 IU/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate884 mg/kg (ppm)
Glucosamine229 mg/kg (ppm)

References

1The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles of products with differing moisture contents.
²An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Adult Large Breed contains 3 oz. by weight.

Ingredients

Chicken, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Sorghum, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Dried Beet Pulp, Wheat Gluten, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Flaxseed, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Dicalcium Phosphate, Oat Fiber, Mixed Tocopherols added to retain freshness, Citric Acid added to retain freshness, Phosphoric Acid, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract, Dried Apples, Dried Broccoli, Dried Carrots, Dried Cranberries, Dried Peas.


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Top rating until you changed the formula I used this exclusively for my American Yellow Lab until you changed the formula. He is allergic to 8 items and the previous formula was the only item approved for him as it contained none of them. He can't have the New formula. Ingredients in it such as brewers rice, brewers yeast, peas are three of them. I bought 5 bags of the old and don't know what I'm going to do when it is consumed. I have used the old formula for years on my dogs. Why did you change it? More fillers? February 27, 2013
Highly recommended by my Vet I just adopted a 2 yr old lab/husky mix...the local humane society feeds their dogs Science Diet dry food and provided me with a bag when i picked up Logan...i did some research online as i am a new dog owner...after reading a few negative reviews about Science Diet, i was a bit concerned so when i took him to the Vet, it was one of the first questions i asked...my Vet said that this food is very high quality and is what he gives his dog...that was good enough for me...and Logan loves it and never leaves a nugget. November 17, 2012
I'm a veterinarian and I recommend this product daily! I have been feeding all my pets (dogs & cats) Science Diet foods for past 14 years. Currently, I have 2 large breed dogs and they love the Science Diet Large Breed dry food. They never leave a nugget behind. Both of my dogs have beautiful shiny hair coats, good dental hygiene and are very healthy dogs. As a veterinarian, I speak with clients I use Science Diet as ideal food to feel any of their pets of all ages, but especially large breed puppies. I believe diets now are designed differently for Large Breed dogs compared to what they were when I was in vet school - nutrition for pets has come a long way and the Hill's company has contributed a huge amount to these changes with their research. Thanks Hill's for making such great diets for our pets!! August 21, 2012
My Dog Smokey Loves Science Diet!! Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Large Breed dog food is my dog Smokey only choice when it comes to food!! He waits for me to get up in the morning to eat his breakfast. Then again when I get home from work, the first thing that he wants me to do is feed him again. He eats every bit of what I give him and loves his food. Science Diet is the best food for him and he loves to eat it. August 15, 2012
My big babies love it! It is definitely my dogs' favorite food. I love giving them something that is good for them and they love just as much! August 10, 2012
A Food my dog eats every morsel My dog always devours this food, and I feel that he is getting all the nutrition he neeeds to keep him healthy and active. July 22, 2012
This product has helped keep my lab/husky mix healthy. We are a science diet house. My 8 year old lab/husky mix, Bella, has eaten large breed since she was 1. She loves it. She is healthy, spry & keeps up with our 3 yr old, Luna, rat terrier when chasing bunnies in the back yard. Bella is 62 pounds and we feed her 3 cups a day to keep her going strong and at a healthy weight. July 17, 2012
Great alll around dog food This is a great dog food for large breed dogs. I am using this food with a German Shepherd. I have tried different dog foods, and have noticed a huge difference with this food. This food gives my dog more energy than any other foods. It is very noticeable. His furr is also way softer with this food. He poops less and his stools are way better on this food. My dog has gotten sickly on some of the other foods that are so highly recommended on dog food websites. I have learned my lesson. I will always feed science diet from now on. I love science diet food and wish I could tour their research facility. June 10, 2012

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