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Hill's® Science Diet®
Puppy Healthy Development Original

Hill's® Science Diet® Puppy Healthy Development Original dog food provides precisely balanced, easy-to-digest nutrition for growing puppies.

  • Omega-3 fatty acids for healthy mobility and skeletal development
  • DHA supports healthy brain development and learning ability
  • Optimal levels of vitamins C+E build immune system protection
  • High quality chicken protein with natural ingredients and no chicken by-product

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Key Benefits

Recommended For:

Puppies up to 1 year old and pregnant or nursing dogs.

Not Recommended For:

Adult dogs, mature adult dogs, obese or obese-prone dogs.

BenefitNutrientHow It Works
Healthy mobility and skeletal developmentOmega-3 fatty acidsNutrient-rich fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids that support healthy bone growth and development in puppies.
Healthy development of brain, eyes and learning abilityNatural DHADHA is recognized as an important building block for optimal brain and eye development in puppies.
Strong immune systemVitamin C+EOptimal levels of clinically proven vitamins and antioxidants quickly build healthy immune function to protect between vaccinations.
Ideal body weightHigh-quality proteinEasy-to-digest, high-quality protein is a foundation for lean muscle that helps maintain ideal body condition.

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 puppy's unique needs. Canned puppy food is available from Science Diet® in several flavors such as delicious Gourmet Chicken Entrée that your puppy 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.
  • For nursing dogs: keep food available at all times.
  • 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!
  • 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 plastic bag out of the reach of pets and children.

Feeding transition

Growth

Weight of DogGrowth less than 4 months
(Pregnancy weeks 7 - 9)
Growth 4 to 9 months
(Pregnancy weeks 5 - 6)
Growth 10 to 12 months
(Pregnancy weeks 1 - 4)
2 lb (0,9 kg) 1/2 cup (50 g) 3/8 cup (35 g) 1/3 cup (35 g)
5 lb (2,3 kg)1 cup (100 g) 7/8 cup (85 g) 2/3 cup (65 g)
8 lb (3,6 kg)1 1/2 cups (150 g) 1 1/4 cups (125 g)1 cup (100 g)
10 lb (4,5 kg)1 3/4 cups (175 g) 1 1/2 cups (150 g)1 1/8 cups (110 g)
20 lb (9,1 kg)3 cups (295 g) 2 1/2 cups (250 g)2 cups (200 g)
40 lb (18 kg)5 cups (495 g) 4 cups (395 g)3 1/4 cups (320 g)
60 lb (27 kg)6 2/3 cups (660 g) 5 1/2 cups (545 g)4 1/3 cups (430 g)
80 lb (36 kg)8 1/4 cups (815 g) 6 3/4 cups (670 g)5 1/2 cups (545 g)
100 lb (45 kg)9 3/4 cups (965 g) 8 cups (790 g)6 1/2 cups (645 g)
120 lb (54 kg)11 1/4 cups (1115 g) 9 1/4 cups (915 g)7 1/2 cups (745 g)

Average Nutrient And Caloric Contents

Dry 3744 kcal/kg (369 kcal/per cup²)

Nutrient
 
Dry Matter1
%
Protein30.4
Fat19.8
Carbohydrate (NFE)39.8
Crude Fiber1.8
Calcium1.58
Phosphorus1.2
Sodium0.50
Potassium0.79
Magnesium0.118
Vitamin C317 mg/kg
Vitamin E663 IU/kg
DHA0.182
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Total1.13

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 Puppy Healthy Development Original contains 3 oz. by weight.

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Wheat, Pork Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Sorghum, Corn Gluten Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Flaxseed, Pork Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Iodized Salt, Potassium Chloride, L-lysine, 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, 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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Great food made scientifically Never used your products until, as a foster home for a rescue group, I was given a box of 6 week old puppies. They were in terrible shape living off of dandelions. They couldn't lift their heads and walked like praying mantises. Our rescue vet gave me a Science Diet puppy sample. Within twelve hours of eating Science Diet puppy they were running, chasing each other, acting like normal puppies. As each was adopted, I gave their new families a bag of your puppy food and told them the story of how I became a devoted follower of your products. The best scientists make the best nutrition, please don't ever stop. November 14, 2012
Our two puppies absolutely love this food. We have a 6 month old beagle mix and a 4 month old german shepherd mix. We feed them both Hill's Science Diet Puppy Healthy Development Original and they absolutely love it. By the way the act at feeding time they must really love the taste of it. We take comfort in knowing that we are providing them the nutrients they need as growing puppies by feeding them Hill's Science Diet Puppy Healthy Development Original. February 27, 2013
Great for your pup, always coupons out there As a college student, I knew getting a dog would be a commitment of not only time, but also money. I can always find coupons from Hill's to save a little extra cash for the puppy fund to get him toys and treats. That's what I really love about getting him this food. Plus, it gives you a helpful chart on the side for what to feed your dog based on his/her weight, so you don't over or under feed your pup! Overall, I know I wouldn't be able to afford getting him Hill's and lot's of toys without all the coupons out there. Thanks for those Hill's! August 5, 2012
Puppy Love! I just brought home a Welsh Corgi puppy three weeks ago and have been feeding him this product from day one. He loves it! He's a little piggy in general, he'll scarf down just about anything he finds around him, and has a bottomless stomach, but he especially loves his puppy food. Although it was a "cold turkey" change from the dry food his breeder was feeding him to this Science Diet formula, his puppy digestive system didn't seem to skip a beat! He's never been sick off of it, he's very energetic and playful, and his fur is nice and shiny and healthy. We had our first vet appointment last week and the doctor gave him a full clean bill of health! July 23, 2012
Pug Puppy Loves it My pug has been eating this food for about 6 months now. She loves it. It has made her coat very soft and shiny, i also noticed she is always energetic and playful, and i think this food helps her to stay energized. May 18, 2012
Has everything that my puppy needs! I have tried a few different puppy foods and this is the one that my puppy loved! Its great for her skin and coat, and her senesitive stomach. I would never switch. May 17, 2012
Great Product Less expensive than other brands and was specifically recommended by the adoption agency we used for our pet. May 17, 2012
Makes my puppy happy and healthy Sinces switching to science diet my puppy's coat has been shinier and he gets very excited when it's food time. He loves this stuff. May 16, 2012

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