Key Benefits

Recommended For:

Large breed dogs that are prone to gaining excess weight. It is suited for large breed 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, adult dogs not prone to gaining excess weight.
• 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, Science Diet® Puppy Healthy Development Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe, Ideal Balance™ Puppy or Healthy Advantage™ Puppy

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 delicious Adult Light with Liver that your dog will love. Also try Science Diet treats that are sure to please!

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.

Weight Control

Ideal Weight of Dog	Weight loss	Obese prone
50 lb (23 kg)	2 1/2 cups (250 g)	3 1/2 cups (345 g)
60 lb (27 kg)	2 3/4 cups (270 g)	4 cups (395 g)
80 lb (36 kg)	3 1/2 cups (345 g)	5 cups (495 g)
100 lb (45 kg)	4 cups (395 g)	5 3/4 cups (570 g)
120 lb (54 kg)	4 3/4 cups (470 g)	6 2/3 cups (660 g)
140 lb (64 kg)	5 1/3 cups (530 g)	7 1/2 cups (745 g)
160 lb (73 kg)	5 3/4 cups (570 g)	8 1/4 cups (815 g)

Average Nutrient And Caloric Contents

Dry 2990 kcal/kg (295 kcal/per cup²)

Nutrient	Dry Matter1 %
Protein	24.9
Fat	8.9
Carbohydrate (NFE)	47.3
Crude Fiber	13.3
Calcium	0.95
Phosphorus	0.6
Sodium	0.35
Potassium	0.65
Magnesium	0.131
Carnitine	330 ppm
Vitamin C	247 mg/kg
Vitamin E	710 IU/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate	1189 mg/kg (ppm)
Glucosamine	308 mg/kg (ppm)

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Pea Protein Concentrate, Whole Grain Sorghum, Whole Grain Corn, Pea Bran Meal, Powdered Cellulose , Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Dried Beet Pulp, Lactic Acid, Flaxseed, Iodized Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, 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), L-Lysine, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Oat Fiber, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols added to retain freshness, Citric Acid added to retain freshness, Beta-Carotene, Phosphoric Acid, Rosemary Extract, Dried Apples, Dried Broccoli, Dried Carrots, Dried Cranberries, Dried Peas.