Key Benefits

Recommended For:

Large breed puppies (over 55 lbs when adult) up to 1 year old.

Not Recommended For:

Adult or mature adult dogs. Pregnant or nursing dogs because of a lower energy density and lower calcium content (compared to Science Diet® Puppy Healthy Development Original). During pregnancy or nursing, dogs should be switched to: Science Diet® Puppy Healthy Development Original, Science Diet® Puppy Small Bites or Science Diet® Puppy Healthy Development Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe

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 Savory Stew with Beef & Vegetables 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 pregnant or nursing large breed dogs feed Science Diet Puppy Healthy Development.
• 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.

Growth

Weight of Dog	Growth less than 4 months	Growth 4 to 9 months	Growth 10 to 12 months
2 lb (0,9 kg)	1/2 cup (50 g)
5 lb (2,3 kg)	1 cup (100 g)
8 lb (3,6 kg)	1 1/2 cups (150 g)
10 lb (4,5 kg)	1 2/3 cups (165 g)
20 lb (9,1 kg)	2 3/4 cups (270 g)	2 1/3 cups (230 g)
40 lb (18 kg)	4 3/4 cups (470 g)	4 cups (395 g)	3 1/4 cups (320 g)
60 lb (27 kg)	6 1/2 cups (645 g)	5 1/2 cups (545 g)	4 1/3 cups (430 g)
80 lb (36 kg)		6 3/4 cups (670 g)	5 1/3 cups (530 g)
100 lb (45 kg)		8 cups (790 g)	6 1/3 cups (625 g)
120 lb (54 kg)			7 1/3 cups (725 g)
140 lb (64 kg)			8 1/4 cups (815 g)

Average Nutrient And Caloric Contents

Dry 3926 kcal/kg (387 kcal/per cup²)

Nutrient	Dry Matter1 %
Protein	30.1
Fat	13.5
Carbohydrate (NFE)	47.5
Crude Fiber	2.1
Calcium	1.17
Phosphorus	1.0
Sodium	0.45
Potassium	0.77
Magnesium	0.127
Carnitine	370 ppm
Vitamin C	352 mg/kg
Vitamin E	748 IU/kg
DHA	0.180
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Total	1.43

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Oat Groats, Whole Grain Sorghum, Corn Gluten Meal, Liver Flavor, Whole Grain Corn, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Iodized Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, 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), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Oat Fiber, Mixed Tocopherols added to retain freshness, Citric Acid added to retain freshness, L-Carnitine, Phosphoric Acid, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract, Dried Apples, Dried Broccoli, Dried Carrots, Dried Cranberries, Dried Peas.