Key Benefits

Recommended For:

Puppies up to 1 year old that weigh up to 25 pounds when full grown.
Pregnant or nursing dogs.

Not Recommended For:

Dogs 1 year or older that are not pregnant or nursing. Dogs 1 year or older that weigh up to 25 pounds when full grown should be switched to Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed dog food.

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 manufacture our dry pet foods in U.S. manufacturing facilities under the supervision of Hill's employees.

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 Chicken & 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 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!
• 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 (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 3/8 cups (135 g)	1 1/8 cups (110 g)
15 lb (6,8 kg)	2 1/3 cups (230 g)	2 cups (200 g)	1 1/2 cups (150 g)
20 lb (9,1 kg)	3 cups (295 g)	2 1/3 cups (230 g)	2 cups (200 g)
25 lb (11,3 kg)	3 1/3 cups (330 g)	2 3/4 cups (270 g)	2 1/4 cups (225 g)
30 lb (13,6 kg)	4 cups (395 g)	3 1/4 cups (320 g)	2 2/3 cups (265 g)

Average Nutrient And Caloric Contents

Dry 3817 kcal/kg (376 kcal/per cup²)

Nutrient	Dry Matter1 %
Protein	29.9
Fat	19.9
Carbohydrate (NFE)	40.4
Crude Fiber	1.4
Calcium	1.62
Phosphorus	1.2
Sodium	0.61
Potassium	0.79
Chloride	1.25
Magnesium	0.129
Vitamin C	341 mg/kg
Vitamin E	1046 IU/kg
DHA	0.199
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Total	1.26

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Sorghum, Cracked Pearled Barley, Pork Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Pea Protein Concentrate, Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Fish Oil, Lactic Acid, Flaxseed, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, Potassium 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), DL-Methionine, minerals (Maganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Threonine, L-Tryptophan, 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.